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I just bought this megalodon tooth online, and I was wondering if someone could help me out and see if it’s real. My main concern are these notches/dents on the sides of the tooth (close to the root). It kind of makes it seem like it’s been molded. I’m not sure if this is natural or not.
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Recently purchased this squid from the Tucson show. Looked a little off to me compared to the photos online but still bought it on a whim. Does it have any significant touch-ups or fakery? Thanks in advance!
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Are those shark tooth real? (gonna buy them)
Dargos posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello It's my pleasure to be a member of your lovely forum I hope someone would help me to know if those shark tooth are real fossils or not, gonna buy them in Cairo, Egypt -
Potential Egg? Origin unknown, for sale in Ontario, Canada
QueenCoeurl posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
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Genuine Smilodon Canine?
Huntonia posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I found this upper canine from a Smilodon for sale online. The number of surface imperfections lead me to believe the tooth is authentic though it could be a particularly well done cast. The seller has a couple other Smilodon fossils both of which seem legitimate. However the fossil is coming from China and I hear falsified fossils are very common in China. I would greatly appreciate another opinion thanks. -
Came across this trilo online, and the deal seemed too good to be true. Is it a cast?
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I've been looking for a Andalusiana trilobite, but I know most of them are fake or heavily restored. Anyone know if this is real or not?
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Is this a real or fake Cambropallas trilobite?
Diplocaulus posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I've been thinking of buying this Cambropallas trilo, but it seems fake to me. The price seemed a bit too low as well. Is it fake, or just a really good deal? -
I bought this trilobite from a small rock shop many years ago, and completely forgot about it until i opened up some old boxes in my house. No idea what kind of trilo it is, or if its even real or not. Can anyone ID this little guy?
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Real or fake Crotalocephalina
Diplocaulus posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I bought this trilobite not too long ago, and I'm not sure if it is real or not. It wasn't cheap, so I want to make sure I got my money's worth. Some pictures from the seller: -
Fossil hyphalosaurus is it real
Georgemckenzie posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi everyone looking at buying this hyphalosaurus just wanting to make sure it’s real as it looks a little off to me. -
So I am completely new to fossils and recently aquired a spinosaurs tooth. This was from a dealer I frequently buys rocks and minerals from but this was new items they had. Just wondering if I can confirm that it is real. It was inexpensive, and I have read they are very common now so it seemed about right. Any information is greatly appreciated.
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Is this Megalodon Fossil Real
John Allison posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I picked up this Megalodon tooth fossil in a fossil shop in Orkney. I’ve had it for little under a year now and am only just now considering it’s authenticity. To me it seems legit, mostly due to the condition of the top and I cannot find any evident tells of casting. Anyone with more expertise able to give me an answer? See pictures attached. Thanks, John. Additional information: Price - £75 Size - 4.7” Weight - 5.4 Oz / 156g -
Russian Pliosaur Tooth?
Alston Gee posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I propose to buy this specimen if it is real. The seller told me that this specimen should belong to the pliosaur based on his experience, but I had a hard time to identify whether it is an ichthyosaur tooth or a pliosaur tooth. Is it an ichthyosaur tooth or a pliosaur tooth? -
This is how realistic a fake/replica Oviraptor egg looks
-Andy- posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
First up, the seller of this egg stated upfront this is a replica, so this isn't a scam warning. Here, we have an oviraptor egg that could fool even experienced collectors. It looks realistic because it's made out of real oviraptor eggshells. It's even covered with a coating of matrix. This is common practice; I've seen hadrosaur eggs are faked this way, with plaster mixed in to make the egg seem round and heavy. For reference, here's a real Oviraptor (Elongatoolithus sp.) that's been professionally prepped. Oviraptor eggs are commonly faked, so four ways t- 11 replies
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Is this a real Hadrosaur toe fossil?
DinoNewbie posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I am thinking about buying a Hadrosaur center toe fossil. Before I buy the fossil I am wondering if they are real or fake and how I can tell. -
Hi, I recently bought these Dino eggs.I would appreciate any opinions on these as far as being real or fake?Quality etc.Thanks
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Want to know if this is real and if it's real is it a Deinotherium tooth and if so is it worth getting or could I find better? The information given: - From upper Miocene age (Sarmatian) ca: 11-13 million years old Deinotherium (ancient elephant with tooth like hoe) Prodeinotherium bavaricum upper left M2 (penultimate) molar. The tooth was found near Gornji Vakuf in Bosnia. Size ca: 74 mm x 74 mm x 75 mm. Weight: 408 gram + packing. The root of the tooth was mouldered, the remained part was impregnated with glue. The part of the enamel in some places is partial.
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Is this a real Spinosaurus tooth?
Renecito posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I am new and I need your oppinion about this Spinosaurus tooth: -
Is This Claudiosaurus Skeleton Real?
OneLastSift posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello I am trying to figure out if this specimen is real or if parts of it are composites. I do know that a protective coating has been put on to protect it, and that it had to be glued together once, but I am not sure if the digits on the hands are real or if the ribs are real. Thanks! -
Can someone help tell me if this is a genuinely trilobite
Georgemckenzie posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
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I purchased this Mosasaur tooth from a local fossil and crystal shop, I assume that the tooth is real but Im nut sure if the root is real or its just set for display.
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Spinosaurus teeth real or fake
Georgemckenzie posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi everyone my girlfriend bought me a tooth off the internet and my brother was playing around with it and broke it was wondering if it was real or not so I knew to repair it or not with glue can show the outside if needed to thanks in advance for anyone that can help -
Hello and I hope everyone is doing well, I have purchased a trilobite and a fish fossil a while back. After finding this forum, I felt like I should post what I purchased here for a peace of mind ( I'm new here ) Can someone give their opinions on whether these two are fake/real ? Thanks in advance
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Hi, this tooth was given to me as a gift, but I’m not sure If it’s real or not? It is 1 3/4 inches long and one inch wide.
