Nimravis Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Today, my wife and I attended the first day of the 2021 MAPS Show at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair Grounds. The last two days, we stayed at the Northfield Inn and attended the hotel portion of the show. You can check out my thread on that part and see all of the echinoids that I picked up. Today was a much better day for me and I picked up some great pieces at unbelievable prices on some items. I will first show a few pics of the venue and some of the fossils, etc., and I will end with the stuff that I picked up. This venue is so much better that the place that they use to hold it in Iowa City, Iowa. The Orr building was warm and had outstanding lighting. They had some displays for attendees to look at. There was a small concession stand for people to get food. There were live talks that people could attend to learn about fossils, etc. There was a small kids corner where kids could get fossils. General views- CONTINUED ON NEXT POST 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Here are some of the fossils that were for sale. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Here are more fossils- 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Here are some of the pieces that I picked up today. I have a couple doubts on some of the pieces, but as usual, I could be wrong. If anyone notices a discrepancy, please let me know. One of my favorite pieces is the huge echinoid from Spain, my wife even liked it- lol. I usually do not by Mazon Creek type fossils, but this is from a location that I have not hunted and I just love bark type pieces. Here are some new echinoids from today. MORE OF MY BUYS ON NEXT POST- 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) There were a few other pieces that I purchased, but forgot pics. If you have a chance to visit this show, it runs they Sunday and is scheduled for next October, 21-23, 2022. Edited October 23, 2021 by Nimravis 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stats Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Great post and nice clear photos! I can't wait to get there tomorrow! Cheers, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, stats said: Great post and nice clear photos! I can't wait to get there tomorrow! Cheers, Rich Have fun Rich, check out the Mazon Creek type fossils from Indiana and Missouri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) Looks like a fantastic show! Though not a lot of brachiopods about. Terrific photos, Ralph, thanks for sharing, and I'm very pleased that you managed to get such a wealth of beautiful pieces for your collection. The huge Clypeaster from Spain is awesome, but my favourite has to be the splendid Archaeocidaris. Glad you had a good time. Edited October 23, 2021 by Tidgy's Dad 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stats Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Nimravis said: Have fun Rich, check out the Mazon Creek type fossils from Indiana and Missouri. LOL! You read my mind.... definitely where I'm headed! Thanks! Cheers, Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) Nice purchase Ralph love echinoid too, The show looks like it has got plenty of nice stuff , I could spend a fortune of MrsR money there. I have never been to a good fossil show . In the U.K. , not enough fossil vendors and to may witches and wizards sailing amethyst quartz wands but great to do people watching. Thanks for sharing Edited October 23, 2021 by Bobby Rico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Opening soon -- the NIMRAVIS MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY. 2 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deutscheben Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Cool! I’m a big fan of the Edestus and Archaeocidaris. I won’t be able to make it this year, so thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark Kmiecik said: Opening soon -- the NIMRAVIS MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY. Lol Mark- I’m starting to like echinoids too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerPaleo Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Was nice to meet you there! @Nimravis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 58 minutes ago, ParkerPaleo said: Was nice to meet you there! @Nimravis You too Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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