Jump to content

Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications

This forum is devoted to illuminating the pitfalls to be avoided when considering the purchase of fossils. From fabrications to restorations, this is the section to discuss.

For our educational purposes, the sellers' identity and pricing are immaterial; this is all about the specimens. 
Please do not post links to websites, nor identify or incriminate a seller in any way. Do not post prices.

Please read and follow the guidelines found in the Pinned topic below.

2,935 topics in this forum

  1. Is my grandparent's keichousaurus authentic?

    By Rh_4m,   
    • 7 replies
    • 486 views

  2. Asialepidotus for sure, but is ir real?

    By Ezio Bonsignore,   
    • 6 replies
    • 375 views

  3. Spinosaurus toe , how much is reconstructed ?

    By Brevicolis,   
    • 3 replies
    • 327 views

  4. Anyone know what this is?

    By kaycarkox21,   
    • 3 replies
    • 315 views

  5. Russian Audoliceras resto? 1 2

    By Mochaccino,   
    • 29 replies
    • 842 views

  6. In general, how rare are Rooted Mosasaur Teeth?

    By Rock Hound,   
    • 16 replies
    • 588 views

  7. Lycoptera fossil plate

    By Anchiornis_huxleyi,   
    • 2 replies
    • 296 views

  8. Identifying Restoration on a Recently Purchased Eurypterid Fossil

    By Sarcopterygiianson,   
    • 7 replies
    • 366 views

  9. Is this Mosasaur jaw a composite?

    By jikohr,   
    • 6 replies
    • 393 views

  10. Amber

    By Jill J,   
    • 3 replies
    • 292 views

  11. Real Spinosaurus jaw or good fake ?

    By Brevicolis,   
    • 3 replies
    • 348 views

  12. Hyaenodon Skull

    By svcgoat,   
    • 9 replies
    • 440 views

  13. Keichosaurus at last!

    By Ezio Bonsignore,   
    • 15 replies
    • 566 views

  14. Spinosaurus material?

    By AranHao,   
    • 6 replies
    • 387 views

  15. Any chance this Mammoth hair is authentic?

    By dontom,   
    • 12 replies
    • 525 views

  16. Is this fossil fish real?

    By dontom,   
    • 3 replies
    • 411 views

  17. Mammuthus primigenius: authentic tusk fragment?

    By mr.rod,   
    • 18 replies
    • 622 views

  18. This dinosaur footprint is real or a fake?

    By Nicopaleoadventures,   
    • 8 replies
    • 408 views

  19. First Post! - Californian Anomalocaris

    By Sarcopterygiianson,   
    • 14 replies
    • 723 views

  20. Megalodon Tooth Necklace? 1 2

    By Paleo___1111___Rugut,   
    • 36 replies
    • 744 views

  21. Trilobite in Matrix

    By KisekiFossils,   
    • 2 replies
    • 317 views

  22. Another post wondering is a Keichousaurus Hui is real

    By MrGiggles008,   
    • 2 replies
    • 279 views

  23. Spinosaurus Claws

    By Guest,   
    • 4 replies
    • 354 views

  24. Can anyone confirm the authenticity of this Oreodont skull?

    By fossil_fun,   
    • 8 replies
    • 395 views

  25. Megalodon's tooth is next

    By Ezio Bonsignore,   
    • 10 replies
    • 389 views
×
×
  • Create New...