In 1979 one of us, Rod Lee at that time a professor of Economics - started to sell micromounts via mail order. to raise sufficient money to buy a stereo zoom scope. We succeeded. The business grew, and we still use that old scope. We really fell in love with microminerals. Such beauty in such a small package. Still, as micromounters, you know the feeling. Our logo - pulchritudo in parvitas - beauty in smallness - sums up what micromounting is to us.

After retirement Simkev became a full-time occupation with the able help of Maureen who handles all the accounting and myriad other office duties which go along with any business.
We have always concentrated on quality and variety and have supplied more than 100,000 micromounts to collectors and museums around the globe. Our reputation is based on constantly providing top quality material at reasonable prices — as we have said in our letterhead and advertising over the years — 'fine microminerals for the discriminating collector'.
      
Now that we are on the Web, our emphasis on quality, variety and value for money will not change.
             

APPRAISAL SERVICES: We can offer prompt, reliable appraisal services. Our evaluations are accepted by major museums AND THE IRS! Please contact us for further information.
BUYING MINERALS & COLLECTIONS: We are always looking for good quality, authenticated micro material and collections. If you have any to sell, do not hesitate to contact us.
ARTICLES & SUBMISSIONS:  Articles of interest to micromounters are always welcome. If you would like to contribute to the site, write to us giving a brief outline of your topic, number of images etc.
We hope you enjoy our website and return to it often.

                                                       Rodney V. Lee & Maureen Campeau