Every meteorite, tektite, and impactite sold by OuterSpacer Meteorites is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. We believe that authenticity, provenance, and accurate documentation are fundamental to responsible collecting, and that every collector should have confidence in the material they purchase.

 

Meteorites, tektites, and impactites are unique natural objects with scientific, historical, and collector value. Proper documentation helps preserve that value by creating a permanent record of the specimen's identity, classification, locality, and provenance. Whether you are purchasing your first meteorite or adding a significant specimen to an established collection, documentation forms an important part of responsible ownership.

 

Why Documentation Matters

Unlike many other collectibles, meteorites and tektites are scientific specimens. Their value is closely tied to their classification, provenance, and authenticity. Without reliable documentation, important information can be lost over time, reducing both scientific and collector confidence.

A Certificate of Authenticity helps ensure that a specimen remains properly identified throughout its lifetime, particularly if it is later sold, traded, gifted, inherited, or added to a larger collection.

For many collectors, the certificate becomes part of the specimen's provenance record and should be retained alongside the item itself.

 

What Our Certificates Include

Our Certificates of Authenticity include the following information:

Meteorite or tektite name
Classification
Weight and dimensions
Total known weight according to the Meteoritical Bulletin
Locality or find location
Date of find or fall
Date of purchase
Unique and traceable CoA number
Relevant provenance details
Any other relevant information regarding the fall/find/piece

The exact information provided will vary depending on the type of specimen and the information available.

 

Professional Memberships

OuterSpacer Meteorites is a member of both the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA) and the Global Meteorite Association (GMA).

These organisations promote ethical standards, accurate representation, and responsible conduct within the meteorite community. Membership demonstrates a commitment to authenticity, transparency, and professional practice when buying, selling, and collecting meteorites.

The IMCA and GMA logos appearing on our certificates indicate that the specimen has been supplied by a member in good standing of these organisations and that the transaction is conducted in accordance with their established principles and standards.

 

Confidence for Collectors

While a certificate alone cannot replace knowledge and expertise, it forms an important part of a specimen's documented history. Combined with accurate descriptions, provenance information, and professional standards, it provides collectors with additional confidence in the authenticity and identity of the material they purchase.

At OuterSpacer Meteorites, we believe that every specimen deserves proper documentation. Our certificates are intended to support responsible collecting, preserve provenance, and help ensure that these remarkable objects retain their scientific and collector value for future generations.

We encourage collectors to retain their Certificate of Authenticity and any associated documentation with the specimen at all times, as these form an important part of its provenance history.

 

Contact

If you have any questions regarding our Certificates of Authenticity, the information they contain, or the provenance of a particular specimen, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.