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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. 
Please do not post links to websites, nor identify or incriminate a seller in any way. Do not post prices.

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  1. Spinosaurus material?

    By AranHao,   
    • 6 replies
    • 387 views

  2. Hyaenodon Skull

    By svcgoat,   
    • 9 replies
    • 440 views

  3. Any chance this Mammoth hair is authentic?

    By dontom,   
    • 12 replies
    • 527 views

  4. Is this fossil fish real?

    By dontom,   
    • 3 replies
    • 411 views

  5. Amber

    By Jill J,   
    • 3 replies
    • 293 views

  6. This dinosaur footprint is real or a fake?

    By Nicopaleoadventures,   
    • 8 replies
    • 408 views

  7. Megalodon Tooth Necklace? 1 2

    By Paleo___1111___Rugut,   
    • 36 replies
    • 744 views

  8. Trilobite in Matrix

    By KisekiFossils,   
    • 2 replies
    • 318 views

  9. Spinosaurus Claws

    By Guest,   
    • 4 replies
    • 354 views

  10. Trilobite Fossil real or fake?

    By Toast123,   
    • 10 replies
    • 564 views

  11. saber-tooth skull

    By DV77,   
    • 10 replies
    • 634 views

  12. Another post wondering is a Keichousaurus Hui is real

    By MrGiggles008,   
    • 2 replies
    • 279 views

  13. Psitaccosaurus skulls

    By FF7_Yuffie,   
    • 0 replies
    • 266 views

  14. Spinosaurus Tooth

    By KisekiFossils,   
    • 6 replies
    • 341 views

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

    By Rock Hound,   
    • 16 replies
    • 588 views

  16. The first Megalodon for a Chinese enthusiast

    By 15652353758,   
    • 5 replies
    • 318 views

  17. Any funny business on this spino claw?

    By jikohr,   
    • 1 reply
    • 235 views

  18. Mammuthus primigenius: authentic tusk fragment?

    By mr.rod,   
    • 18 replies
    • 622 views

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

    By mr.rod,   
    • 6 replies
    • 348 views

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

    By fossil_fun,   
    • 8 replies
    • 395 views

  21. Is my grandparent's keichousaurus authentic?

    By Rh_4m,   
    • 7 replies
    • 486 views

  22. Megalodon's tooth is next

    By Ezio Bonsignore,   
    • 10 replies
    • 389 views

  23. Spinosaurus tooth natural?

    By AranHao,   
    • 16 replies
    • 630 views

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

    By 18dubu,   
    • 9 replies
    • 396 views

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

    By 18dubu,   
    • 8 replies
    • 440 views
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