1. type of plastination. Sheet plastinates in acrylic embedding are of the highest value, followed by normal flat chamber "Sheets". The so called sandwich sheet plastinates are of the simplest quality. They are offered only on special request.
2. size of the specimen. Prices correlate with the size in square inch/cm.
3. preparation details, visibility of structures, presence of rare anatomical findings, etc.
Size (2.) and preparation details (3.) influence the size equivalent (SE).
The following list gives you an impression of the prices for plastinates from HC Biovision in acrylic embedding and for sheets depending on the size equivalent (excl. VAT).
Sheet plastinates that show a complete animal section like this budgerigar plastinate in acrylic embedding are often estimated one SE higher than there actual size would tell. A bird plastinate like this might have the dimensions 20 x 15 cm and would still be priced SE 30 (appr. 30 x 20cm / 35cm diagonal).
Flat chamber sheet plastinate (Ostrich foot)
