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Fake or genuine fossil?
Nothosaurus posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Greetings everyone. This is my first time on the form. I purchased this supposedly genuine Nothosaurus fossil. I am questioning its genuineness. I would really appreciate any input from those of you who are knowledgeable in this area. I have added photos. Thank you so much -
Hi all! Just purchased a large (17lb) ammonite on an online auction site; my first time getting one and even after reading a lot of the comments here about them I still have no confidence in my own ability to assess how real this thing is and how much of it is carved if it is real. Would love any guidance! Thanks so much!
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Geocoma Carinata (brittle starfish) real or carved?
Rvald005 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone! first time poster here. I wanted to gather some opinions on whether this is a genuine or carved brittle starfish. I found it for sale online and wanted to purchase it for my collector wife (as a surprise). However, I heard/read there are many fake fossils and I don’t have enough confidence to make a call on its authenticity. What do you all think? thanks a lot for the help and advice. -Robert- 8 replies
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Ammonite plate - real or fake
Rvald005 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello! i posted a different real or fake question earlier (brittle starfish) and was told It was fake and to keep looking for other gifts. It was suggested that it’s better to be safe than sorry and to post other items I’m interested in. Since i really appreciated the input last time, I’m here to ask again This time it’s a zoom in of an ammonite slab (holzmaden shale from Germany). It looks real to me but I just wanted to check. Thanks for all the help in gift searching!! -
Genuine theropod dinosaur eggs?
MohammadAAK posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello all! ive recently purchased this piece (I know I should have consulted beforehand) but I only saw it the last minute before the auction ended. I would still love some insight on it and maybe an actual idea of its locality and species (or genera). The seller claims there is no restoration other than gluing different parts together. He also claims its Enlongatoolithidae either raptor or oviraptor or other therapoda. I would love to have better information on it and even its locality in China, since I assume that’s where it’s from. The fossil is 15 cm long. Unfortunately these are the best photos I could get for the timebeing until it arrives. Best wishes to all, Mohammed -
Genuine keichousaurus?
DawnOfADream posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone! I found this keichousaurus listed on online. It appears quite legitimate. Could you please look at the photos provided and let me know whether you think it is a legitimate specimen? Many thanks.- 11 replies
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Hello everyone. I saw this green river stingray bidding for much less than it is worth on an auction site. I will likely not bid on it, but in case I do I wanted to check it’s authenticity. I know these are not really faked, but it would be quite a large purchase so I just wanted to make sure everything was in order with it. Thank you all!
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Is this egg for real?
Dopemorphodon posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to collecting and have gotten most of my fossils so far from one website that I think is reputable. I am trying out a website that I have purchased one fossil from already because I am interested in getting a dinosaur egg. It is a little pricey, so I just wanted to get some reassurance that it's the real deal before I pay for it. It says in the description that the original owner bought it 30 years ago and that its location of origin is unknown, which made me a little suspicious. I would greatly appreciate if I could get a little direction on this one before making a commitment. -
Reptile fossil. What is it, and is it real?
MarielleK posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone! So this fossil is being sold in the U.S. as part of an estate. It is labeled as compsognathus, but I am certain that it is not. It looks to me like some sort of marine reptile out of China. So I am wondering what it is, and if it is genuine. Thank you! -
I was given this Stromatolite as a gift from a family member who knows I have started to collect fossils. It came with no provenance and all the this person was told was that it is 3.5 billion years old. It looks genuine to me. Any comments? And any further info?
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Brittle star fossil, genuine or carved?
MarielleK posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello all. I saw this brittle star fossil up for sale, and wanted to check if it was genuine. It says it is from Morocco, and from the Ordovician period. I know a lot of sea stars and brittle stars coming out of Morocco are carved. I am not as educated on echinoderm fossils as much as others. I've included pictures. What do you all think? Thank you!- 5 replies
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I was burned by buying two fake eggs and was hoping someone could recommend some reputable sources to buy a real dinosaur egg, i have collected a few dinosaur fossils over the last 5 years and really would like to add an egg to my collection. any help or advise would be very much appreciated.
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Am asking obo a friend of mine. I personally have no interest in this item for myself. But thought I would ask here anyway as I couldn't give him an answer. Is the tooth genuine? Is the ID correct? This is the only photo he has sent me.
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Hi, I am new to fossil collecting. My main interest is Invertebrates & Fish Have seen some suppliers on online (UK). There are 2 big advertisers / shops that have some items that I am interested in. How do I know if the items being offered are genuine? If I am correct, I am not allowed to name them or post a link? Advice welcome Thanks