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Sell your ambergris in New Zealand

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  • Buying since2004
  • Suppliers worldwide70+
  • Countries56
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How does selling work in New Zealand?

Ambergris Canada buys beach-found ambergris from finders anywhere in New Zealand. I'm Nabil Valiulla, I've bought from 70+ suppliers in 56 countries since 2004, and I explain the rules for your find before any sale. Fill in your details or send photos on WhatsApp. The valuation is free, and I reply within 24 hours.

  1. 1 · Share photosClear daylight photos, on WhatsApp or the form.
  2. 2 · Get my assessmentI check your find myself within 24 hours, and explain the rules for your find.
  3. 3 · Get an offerNothing is shipped until we've agreed on terms.
  4. 4 · Get paidSecurely, in cash or by bank transfer, once you accept.
Nabil Valiulla holding a large piece of ambergris in both hands

Who buys my ambergris in New Zealand?

No call centre and no middlemen. I look at every photo myself, I make every offer, and I've done it this way since 2004. I have suppliers across New Zealand, and location is not a barrier: the first assessment is done entirely from photos.

"Every piece I collect carries the story of the ocean and the hands it has passed through."

- Nabil Valiulla
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Recent authentic pieces

Most beach finds in New Zealand are grey or black, and both have real commercial value, so weigh yours on a kitchen scale and send the weight with your photos.

Grey ambergris with concentric rings on a scale reading 11.463 kg
Grey ringed ambergris11.46 kg, covered in concentric ring patternsView photo
Aged ambergris slab on a scale reading 9509 g
Aged ambergrisA 9.51 kg slab packed with inclusionsView photo
Large dark ambergris on a scale reading 7736 g
Dark ambergrisA 7.74 kg dark boulder, waxy skinView photo
An egg-shaped pale grey ambergris piece on a scale reading 4.682
Swirled ambergrisEgg-shaped, 4.68 kg on the scaleView photo
White ambergris on a kitchen scale reading 1124 g
White ambergris1.12 kg, chalky white with a brown patchView photo
A broken dark-skinned ambergris piece and its fragments on a scale reading 0.663
Dark-skinned ambergris0.66 kg, a broken piece and fragmentsView photo
6 pieces · swipe or use the arrows
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A broken piece of ambergris in hand showing its layered interior

Selling ambergris in New Zealand: common questions

Who do I sell ambergris to?

To an established buyer who can verify authenticity and grade. I've bought from 70+ suppliers across 56 countries since 2004. Send me photos for a free, no-obligation valuation.

How much is my ambergris worth?

Value depends on grade, weight, moisture and the market. There's no single per-gram price. I assess each piece and quote before you commit to anything.

Can I legally sell ambergris I found?

It depends on where you found it, because the rules differ from country to country. I only buy where the trade is legal. Tell me where you found it and I'll tell you honestly what your options are.

How do I know it's really ambergris?

Read my identification guide, or send me clear photos and I'll tell you what I see.

A grey-white piece of ambergris lying on dark volcanic rock on the shore

Found something on the shore?

Send me photos. The valuation is free.

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See what I find, as I find it

I post new pieces, field trips and identification tips on Instagram.

Nabil Valiulla, founder of Ambergris Canada
Nabil Valiulla@gris.whisperer

Most of what washes up is driftwood and stone. I post the pieces that aren't, and how I tell them apart.

A hand resting on the 11.46 kg ringed piece of ambergris
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