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2 hours ago, Troodon said:

Posting and having very early morning coffee :) before I head out today

 

One of my favorite fossils so far is this Ichthyosaur in a position, color you don't often see and the detail, wow great preservation.  Check out those paddles.   From the UK

 

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That ichthyosaur is spectacular! Would've preferred one showing the top of the skull, but could very well see this as being a good replacement for my then-time dream piece! :drool:

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2 hours ago, Troodon said:

Correct ID and is this a juvie?  over the years have not seen any of these pop up at shows.   

 

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I am actually quite surprised to see this openly sold at a show like this as well. As far as I know, fossil exports are prohibited from Peru, no?

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56 minutes ago, pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon said:

 

I am actually quite surprised to see this openly sold at a show like this as well. As far as I know, fossil exports are prohibited from Peru, no?

 Your assuming its a recent find.  Peruvian material was legally available for years so lots of material has been around and sold at these shows.

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4 hours ago, Troodon said:

 

At this show you talk venues not booths.  All these photos, with some exceptions are from the rooms at the Days Inn.  So check out all the sellers at:

Fossil and Mineral Alley at the Days Inn

 

So far best Fossil venues

MARKETPLACE

RMGM

Fossil Co-op

 

 

The other key fossil venues are shown at the beginning of this topic all open today.  Mineral are scattered throughout all the venues shown.

Enjoy the show

 

 

Thank you, I am new to this whole thing. Definitely planning to visit the Marketplace and Days Inn, but will probably head over to Co-Op. If it weren't for your thread, I'd be at 22nd street because that looked to be the biggest from the brochures. 

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14 minutes ago, DarasFossils said:

d be at 22nd street because that looked to be the biggest from the brochures. 

Yea the 22nd st show was great when it first opened.  It's gotten longer every year at the expense of parking (oh parking is now $10) and most fossils dealers have moved elsewhere.   You can find almost anything there but high quality fossils.  Only a couple of quality dealers are left.

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I hope you will also bring photos of Kem Kem's artistic masterpieces again this year. I saw all of your Tucson topics, every time you posted a photo from the Moroccan tents I was moved

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22 hours ago, DarasFossils said:

Beautiful finds from the show. My Dad and I just landed in Tuscon tonight and are going to attend tomorrow. Any recommendations on booths? I've got a small wishlist, but most likely will just get 1-3 things.

Wishlist:

Dragonfly

Horseshoe Crab

Eurypterid

Keichousaurus

Watermelon Tourmaline Crystal

Ankylosaurus

Pleistocene Mammal

Tully Monster

 

I love the Mazon Creek stuff you posted and I'd definitely shell out for a Tully if there's one there, but a millipede or jawless fish would be cool too.

As Troodon already mentioned, the best Fossil venues are:

 

Days Inn: if you can only hit one venue this is the one. Take your time and ask a lot of questions. 

The Market Place (on Oracle): a lot of the big dealers previously at 22nd street moved here. 

The Co-op (on Oracle): the nicest display and place to take pictures. Set up like a museum. 

RMGM Show (on Oracle): the best high end Moroccan dealer is here, worth a trip just to see him. 

 

22nd Street show had almost all the fossil dealers pull out. There are 3 dealers left there that I noticed (the place is uncomfortably big and a pain in the neck to visit). One good dealer of ice age material, one dealer with a good mix of dino and sea creatures, and one Chinese dealer selling all Chinese fish fossils (including about half dozen Keicheosaurs I noticed, of varying quality). 
 

I did not notice any Tully Monsters anywhere at this show. I was actually keeping an eye out for a good one for myself. 
 

Have fun!

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2 minutes ago, HamptonsDoc said:

As Troodon already mentioned, the best Fossil venues are:

 

Days Inn: if you can only hit one venue this is the one. Take your time and ask a lot of questions. 

The Market Place (on Oracle): a lot of the big dealers previously at 22nd street moved here. 

The Co-op (on Oracle): the nicest display and place to take pictures. Set up like a museum. 

RMGM Show (on Oracle): the best high end Moroccan dealer is here, worth a trip just to see him. 

 

22nd Street show had almost all the fossil dealers pull out. There are 3 dealers left there that I noticed (the place is uncomfortably big and a pain in the neck to visit). One good dealer of ice age material, one dealer with a good mix of dino and sea creatures, and one Chinese dealer selling all Chinese fish fossils (including about half dozen Keicheosaurs I noticed, of varying quality). 
 

I did not notice any Tully Monsters anywhere at this show. I was actually keeping an eye out for a good one for myself. 
 

Have fun!

Thank you! I visited the Days Inn and Market Place, Days Inn was my favorite. I got a decent Keichosaur for a good deal (other one I saw was 3x the price), not really willing to walk along the entire 22nd street just for 3 dealers, looks like a pain from the road. Might go to the Co-OP tomorrow, but likely going back to the Days Inn to picked up a few things I saw today (Really beautiful Russian and Golden trilobites.) I didn't see any Mazon Creek yet, but lots of other stuff I had wanted to see at least! 

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22 hours ago, Troodon said:

Posting and having very early morning coffee :) before I head out today

 

One of my favorite fossils so far is this Ichthyosaur in a position, color you don't often see and the detail, wow great preservation.  Check out those paddles.   From the UK

 

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a spectacular armored fish

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Beautiful small items but pricy

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Seller was most proud of this specimen.    Its only about 4" long..super rare and with a tail

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Great report. Did it say where in the U.K.  the ichthyosaur was from.

 

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24 minutes ago, Welsh Wizard said:


Great report. Did it say where in the U.K.  the ichthyosaur was from.

 

Thanks

Thanks, I'll ask Chris the next time I swing by his room. 

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7 hours ago, HamptonsDoc said:

As Troodon already mentioned, the best Fossil venues are:

 

Days Inn: if you can only hit one venue this is the one. Take your time and ask a lot of questions. 

The Market Place (on Oracle): a lot of the big dealers previously at 22nd street moved here. 

The Co-op (on Oracle): the nicest display and place to take pictures. Set up like a museum. 

RMGM Show (on Oracle): the best high end Moroccan dealer is here, worth a trip just to see him. 

 

22nd Street show had almost all the fossil dealers pull out. There are 3 dealers left there that I noticed (the place is uncomfortably big and a pain in the neck to visit). One good dealer of ice age material, one dealer with a good mix of dino and sea creatures, and one Chinese dealer selling all Chinese fish fossils (including about half dozen Keicheosaurs I noticed, of varying quality). 
 

I did not notice any Tully Monsters anywhere at this show. I was actually keeping an eye out for a good one for myself. 
 

Have fun!

Nice seeing you and your girls, hope your older one enjoyed visiting the different spots.  Looks like dad had a handful.  :D Hey get them indoctrinated early into fossils.  Hope it was a good trip for you after not being here a couple of years.

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General comments about the show:

-Lots of folks at the venues,  prices are significantly higher a problem for not only collectors but for resellers. Most online dealers buy here.  Trex material is crazy.

 

-Looks like most of the mineral dealers that were in the old Tucson City Center Venue moved to the RMGM venue on Oracle.

 

-Parking at several venues like the MarketPlace and 22nd Street is a nightmare.  Get there early

 

-Lots of good quality Moroccan dinosaur material around.  Never seen so many real Spinosaur hand claws available and from other theropods....but pricy.  

 

-Asked several high end Moroccan dealers about availability of product...none seemed to have an issue.  One commented that the biggest issue was not the government but that the number of collecting areas are getting fewer, so that may have the biggest short term impact. 

 

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The Marketplace Venue is crude, it has a main small building, a very large outside tent and a few smaller ones and dozens of repurposed shipping containers.  The parking lot cannot support the influx of dealers and buyers.  BUT it has lots of nice fossils and dealers 

 

 

 

 

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One dealer at this venue was just about material from Lebanon  

 

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and another dealer has material exclusive to North Africa.  The best displays for teeth of anyone at the show.   Started talking with the owner and he said that he knew nothing about dinosaur fossils and learned everything by going on to the Fossil Forum especially my posts.    So I then introduced myself and he was so appreciative that he gave me a small bag with a couple of gifts.   :)

 

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Inside the building lots of different vendor including the BHI and tool suppliers.   

 

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Replica of the baby Trex Baby Bob - looks like an adult Trex not Nanotyrannus

 

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Alberta's best Ammonites.

 

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Edmontosaurus skull elements Hell Creek

 

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19 minutes ago, Troodon said:

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@msantix, have you seen this? :o

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14 hours ago, Francesco1994 said:

I hope you will also bring photos of Kem Kem's artistic masterpieces again this year. I saw all of your Tucson topics, every time you posted a photo from the Moroccan tents I was moved

 

Ha ha I usually try to wait until I look at all the real fossils then wander over to the venues with the artesian masterpieces.....

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9 minutes ago, pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon said:

 

@msantix, have you seen this? :o

Yeah, the ones that are reserved are ones I bought! so I am just waiting until after the show for him to post them to me lol. I do want that 43cm Alanqa jaw though and the 44cm Azhdarchid metacarpal but too expensive! I should point out, that one of the smaller bones for sale (the small metacarpal) looks to be a composite of a neural spine (croc or theropod) and a partial Pterosaur metacarpal, so buyer beware! the rest though look fine :) 

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Love seeing this thread! thank you so much Troodon for posting all the photos here showing all the fossils being displayed. Maybe one day I will get to visit the show :) 

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That alanqua beak in the third pic is freaking long :default_faint: probably one of my favorite pieces 

47 minutes ago, Troodon said:

and another dealer has material exclusive to North Africa.  The best displays for teeth of anyone at the show.   Started talking with the owner and he said that he knew nothing about dinosaur fossils and learned everything by going on to the Fossil Forum especially my posts.    So I then introduced myself and he was so appreciative that he gave me a small bag with a couple of gifts.   :)

 

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1 hour ago, msantix said:

Yeah, the ones that are reserved are ones I bought! so I am just waiting until after the show for him to post them to me lol. I do want that 43cm Alanqa jaw though and the 44cm Azhdarchid metacarpal but too expensive! I should point out, that one of the smaller bones for sale (the small metacarpal) looks to be a composite of a neural spine (croc or theropod) and a partial Pterosaur metacarpal, so buyer beware! the rest though look fine :) 

 

Should've know you'd have bought them! You're probably his best pterosaur-customer, I'd imagine! :heartylaugh:

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