Information about DinoShop.ro Certificates of Authenticity
DinoShop.ro issues Certificates of Authenticity only for certain fossil specimens offered for sale. As a general rule, these certificates accompany Products whose value exceeds 100 RON; however, this is not a strict rule. The decision to provide a Product with a Certificate of Authenticity rests solely with DinoShop.ro, depending on the nature, rarity, and particular characteristics of each individual specimen.
Information regarding the presence or absence of a Certificate of Authenticity will be clearly stated in the description of each Product on the Site.
Scientific attestation
All Certificates of Authenticity issued by DinoShop.ro are reviewed and signed by the geological expert who evaluated and authenticated the specimen. The expert’s name and details attesting to their academic qualifications are stated directly on the physical certificate received by the Client. All fossils offered by DinoShop.ro are authentic, regardless of whether or not they are accompanied by a certificate. The certificate is, in fact, a benefit provided automatically for specimens in the premium category. For standard specimens (generally under 100 RON), a certificate may be issued upon request for an additional fee; this option must be specified in the comments/notes field when placing the Order.
The paleontological certification stated on these certificates is provided in good faith, within the limits of the geological expert’s experience and knowledge, and taking into account the scientific information available at the time of certification. Paleontology is a continuously evolving science, and classifications or names may change over time. To the extent that new international scientific discoveries arise that are relevant to the specimen purchased by the Client, this certificate may be reissued or amended by DinoShop.ro on the basis of the new scientific data.
Physical condition of specimens
As stated in the Certificate of Authenticity (where provided), due to the age of the specimen, the natural fossilization processes over millions of years, as well as local extraction methods, the specimen may have imperfections and repaired areas (glues, consolidations, stabilizations, additions, etc.). These interventions and characteristics are normal, inevitable and specific to the field of paleontology.
