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Osmium Price Fluctuations

This is because small price fluctuations of a few percent often appear, which cause the price to fall a little and then quickly even out again. Usually these fluctuations are due to in-puts of a lot of osmium in production, which are carried out in one or two days at a time. Conversely, large upward changes can be due to large purchases or large amounts of osmium being sent for recycling during the crystallisation process.

Large Pieces vs Small Pieces

When buying crystallized osmium for investment purposes, one should consider the utility of the piece. For example, smaller pieces of osmium are more useful in jewelry and accessory application but carry higher processing fees when sold from the Osmium Institute. Larger pieces are naturally more expensive but are sold with less or no premiums.

Bars & Disks vs Cut Pieces

The processing costs when cutting osmium are close to zero for medium edged bars and Disks because this is the shape in which osmium is cut from the crystallization substrate. For this reason, there are no processing markups on bars and discs. It is worth noting one can exchange bars for disks at any time. This service is free of charge. Smaller pieces, such as diamonds and stars, are cut by Electron Discharge Machining, or EDM. Losses occur on the EDM wire and the offcuts – leftover quantities of metal when a shape is cut – must be returned for recycling, which is particularly time-consuming and expensive in the case of osmium.

Boxes vs Individual Pieces

When purchased in VarioBoxes, individual pieces of crystalline osmium are chosen and packed at the Osmium Institute. Care is taken to ensure that the pieces match in size, weight, and sparkle grade. Because of lower packaging and shipping times, the total price of all the piece of osmium sold in a VarioBox will always be less than the cost if all of the pieces contained therein were to be purchased individually. 

Osmium From Private Sources

If you buy Osmium Institute-certified osmium from a private source, then it is just as genuine as the osmium sold directly from the institute. The authenticity can also be checked at any time via the Osmium Identification Code or confirmed by the Osmium Institutes. Because a private person may sell osmium at their own price, osmium sold by private persons may be priced lower than the crystalline osmium prices found online. 

Buy Now!

Osmium is in high demand amongst enthusiasts. Because demand plays a factor in crystalline osmium’s daily spot price, a surge in osmium orders will cause prices listed on online shops to climb. In some cases, a type of piece (ex: a 3mm square or 6mm diamond) may be unavailable or extended periods of time. It is advised to be aware of what pieces are available on the Global Online Shop and for what prices, and to place an order quickly when conditions are met. 

Buying Osmium with BTC & ETH

Osmium may be purchased with Bitcoin and Ethereum on the Global Online Shop. Exchanging cryptocurrencies for crystalline osmium is a quick and effective way to convert digital coins into real tangible assets.

Buying Osmium with Other Goods

If one is interested in trading other assets for osmium (precious metals, real estate, collectible goods, etc) this offer can be placed on the Marketplace. For questions about trading other goods for crystalline osmium, please send enquiries to info@osmium-institute.com.