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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. 
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  1. Trilobite in Matrix

    By KisekiFossils,   
    • 2 replies
    • 327 views

  2. Another post wondering is a Keichousaurus Hui is real

    By MrGiggles008,   
    • 2 replies
    • 287 views

  3. Spinosaurus Claws

    By Guest,   
    • 4 replies
    • 362 views

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

    By fossil_fun,   
    • 8 replies
    • 406 views

  5. Megalodon's tooth is next

    By Ezio Bonsignore,   
    • 10 replies
    • 404 views

  6. Mammuthus primigenius: authentic tooth? Upper left or right?

    By mr.rod,   
    • 6 replies
    • 354 views

  7. Psitaccosaurus skulls

    By FF7_Yuffie,   
    • 0 replies
    • 278 views

  8. Spinosaurus Tooth

    By KisekiFossils,   
    • 6 replies
    • 349 views

  9. Colombian ammonite?

    By Mochaccino,   
    • 1 reply
    • 854 views

  10. The first Megalodon for a Chinese enthusiast

    By 15652353758,   
    • 5 replies
    • 327 views

  11. Any funny business on this spino claw?

    By jikohr,   
    • 1 reply
    • 243 views

  12. Keicho - no shoulder blades, no pelvis...?

    By Ezio Bonsignore,   
    • 10 replies
    • 453 views

  13. Need Help, which Nano or T-rex tooth is better to acquire?

    By 18dubu,   
    • 9 replies
    • 411 views

  14. Saw this HUGE(6.20") and Beautiful Megalodon Tooth, is it real?

    By 18dubu,   
    • 8 replies
    • 452 views

  15. 5 3/8 inch Spinosaurus tooth, root restored?

    By 18dubu,   
    • 7 replies
    • 319 views

  16. Jeholosaurus skeleton

    By FF7_Yuffie,   
    • 6 replies
    • 646 views

  17. Big fish and a bird

    By Crazyhen,   
    • 3 replies
    • 320 views

  18. Mosasaur Jaw 1 2

    By svcgoat,   
    • 35 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. Authentic osteostracans from Spitzbergen?

    By Amontano,   
    • 3 replies
    • 332 views

  20. Permian Barasaurus form Madagascar

    By Lucid_Bot,   
    • 6 replies
    • 327 views

  21. Real or fake pterosaur tooth

    By ruminate,   
    • 16 replies
    • 404 views

  22. A crack in tooth - how much restoration?

    By AranHao,   
    • 17 replies
    • 421 views

  23. Permian Amphibian Discosauriscus

    By Lucid_Bot,   
    • 6 replies
    • 350 views

  24. Spinosaurus claw, real or fake?

    By Nicopaleoadventures,   
    • 3 replies
    • 398 views

  25. Spinosaurus tooth

    By chance95,   
    • 6 replies
    • 438 views
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