FAQ

The buyer and seller must agree on a price. This platform facilitates negotiations to help both parties reach a fair price. A commission for the brokerage service must also be negotiated.

 

 

Once the buyer and seller have reached an agreement, a contract is drawn up between the parties; a sample contract can be downloaded under the “Information” tab.

 

The marketplace owners do not insure the goods. If the goods are held in trust by an Osmium Institute, they are insured for shipping.

 

Yes, the buyer can view the scans using the Osmium Identification Code (OIC). The OICs can be safely shared by the seller with the potential buyer, as they do not offer any options for transferring ownership. The seller must transfer ownership using the Owner Change Code as soon as they have received payment.

Is there a fee for using the Marketplace? 

A commission is agreed upon, which is payable by the seller.

 

Sale to dealers or private individuals? 

Whether to sell to dealers or private individuals is determined during negotiations. Private individuals generally purchase inclusive of sales tax. In the case of a purchase by a dealer or a company, sales tax is incurred again upon resale and must be paid. This results in lower prices compared to a sale from private individual to private individual.  

 

 

HighTechReady Osmium Exchange?

If an exchange of crystalline osmium for HTR osmium is to take place, the material is stored in a high-security warehouse.


How does the exchange of crystalline osmium into other denominations work to facilitate a sale?

Once the buyer and seller have agreed on a price, a piece can be exchanged at an osmium institute for several smaller pieces, provided they are semi-finished products without a surcharge, such as disks, bars, coins, or squares. Smaller denominations can also be exchanged for larger ones. The exchange is free of charge.