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Idea for legislation to reform the trade in Fossils of Large Vertebrates in the United States
Joseph Fossil posted a topic in Questions & Answers
I've heard very recently about the upcoming sale of the Tyrannosaurus Rex Skull Maximus and I'm horrified another priceless dinosaur specimen is once again out of the hands of science and into the hands of the ultra rich. This Smithsonian article is a great summary of what's happening, though it incorrectly states the specimen's age at 76 Million years old (T-Rex lived between 68-66 Million Years ago). https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-t-rex-skull-named-maximus-could-fetch-15-to-20-million-at-auction-180981116/ Though the fossil trade occurs around the world, this problem seems to be most concentrated in the United States as of recent. I think it's about time that the U.S revisit its national laws and pass reform to the trade of large fossil vertebrates. For one thing, there could be a requirement that the only ones allowed to participate in auctions like the Maximus one should be Reputable Museums since this is dealing with the Earth's collective heritage and (so Museum's aren't bankrupt by paying gigantic amounts of money to buy fossils from Private landowners), the State where a large vertebrate fossil was found in should cover the full payment within a reasonable period (maybe a month to 12 months) to the landowner and give the fossil to the Museum so everyone can have a chance to study the fossilized specimens. This is just me spitballing some ideas, but what do you think? Do you think fossil auction and trade reform legislation is necessary in the United States and if so, what suggestions/reforms would you like to see implemented?- 52 replies
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Mongolian Vertebrate Paleontology - Dr. Bolortsetseg Minjin
Oxytropidoceras posted a topic in Fossil News
Fossils of Mongolia Dr. Bolortsetseg Minjin, Institute for the Study of Mongolian Dinosaurs, talks about the future of Mongolian palaeontology. Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Apr 18, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up99B262WEQ Yours, Paul H.-
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Advice on how to trade fossils outside of the forum
mattbsharks posted a topic in Member-to-Member Fossil Trades
As I'm sure you all know, from my experiences interacting with the people on this forum, they tend to be very nice and reputable people, including when conducting trades and sales. I'm wondering and techniques/procedures forum members use when they are making a trade with someone that is not a part of the forum. How do you make sure someone isn't ripping you off? Are there other reliable websites where people trade fossils in relative safety of having their fossils taken? Any recommendations? Any insight at all here would help. I am pretty new to fossil trades. Thanks for taking the time to look at this! Best, Matt- 11 replies
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