PFOOLEY Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 So many cool fossils! Those SD Ammonoids though... ... ...and those baby gators. Thanks, Frank. "I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?" ~Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) New Mexico Museum of Natural History Bulletins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 38 minutes ago, Troodon said: Most collectors running around the show are by themselves, their significant other if them came are at venues that sell jewelry or trinkets. Thanks Really did not pick much up. A couple of very small Spinosaurid hand claws Interestingly, last Sainte Marie show, I also only picked up just two items I believe: a Dakosaurus sp. tooth from the Boulonnais and a Zarafasaura oceanis propodial. To me that particular show also didn't seem to offer overly much of interest... So maybe it's not just a slow year for these shows, but on the fossil market as a whole after all? I guess we'll see this June - though I'm not sure whether I'll have the opportunity to attend Ste. Marie this year. 'There's nothing like millions of years of really frustrating trial and error to give a species moral fibre and, in some cases, backbone' -- Terry Pratchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 38 minutes ago, pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon said: Interestingly, last Sainte Marie show, I also only picked up just two items I believe: a Dakosaurus sp. tooth from the Boulonnais and a Zarafasaura oceanis propodial. To me that particular show also didn't seem to offer overly much of interest... So maybe it's not just a slow year for these shows, but on the fossil market as a whole after all? I guess we'll see this June - though I'm not sure whether I'll have the opportunity to attend Ste. Marie this year. Well it's not that there was no material to buy. Just very expensive or did not have any interest in the item. I'm getting very close to ending my buying habits as the years move on, so that enters into the equation. My focus will be on digging. The high prices of today will impact many dinosaur collectors more than they ever had. Will be interesting to see what happens to that part of the industry. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I assume the high prices are across the board, and not just dinosaur/vertebrate specimens? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 53 minutes ago, FossilDAWG said: I assume the high prices are across the board, and not just dinosaur/vertebrate specimens? Don I cannot answer that since I have no references to prior years. Everyone was just complaining about Dino material 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearLake Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 18 hours ago, Troodon said: The block is real, prepped and contains 8 T rex teeth. The great news is that its heading to the Museum in Houston so it will be available to the public to see. Fantastic! I will have to keep an eye out for it here. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper559 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I look forward to this report in Jan/Feb !! Thank you Sir ! ! ! @Troodon Rock On !! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Troodon said: I cannot answer that since I have no references to prior years. Everyone was just complaining about Dino material What I can add from my own experience at Ste. Marie is that prices there were also high for marine reptile remains - much higher than what I've been used to, sometimes twice the price. But, of course, that's still vertebrate material. 1 'There's nothing like millions of years of really frustrating trial and error to give a species moral fibre and, in some cases, backbone' -- Terry Pratchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Nice look at the Edmontosaurus block Utahceratops gettyi Dryosaurus altus Bone chart Edmontosaurus Juvie Edmontosaurus Diplodocus elements Dromaeosaurus 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 This is the Pueblo Gem Show at the Ramada hotel - nice size venue You will find Moroccan material very similar to the other location I already posted. In addition very high end jewelry, meteorites, lots of minerals and tons of trinkets Back door entrance from parking lot Matrix looks real, looks like a very nice piece Matrix looks real this actually looks all real including matrix 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Top Trilo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Some of the trilobites are just sad to see. But there looks like there's a lot of awesome real fossils too! Thanks for taking us all to Tuscon, Frank! 1 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, Top Trilo said: Some of the trilobites are just sad to see. But there looks like there's a lot of awesome real fossils too! Thanks for taking us all to Tuscon, Frank! The good news is that they have yet to sell and all key buyers are probably gone. This venue does has a better lot of mosasaur assemblages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Troodon said: sometimes I think they use a 3D-printer..., so similar are they... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Troodon said: The good news is that they have yet to sell and all key buyers are probably gone. This venue does has a better lot of mosasaur assemblages Yes that's good but it probably just means I'll see them and all the other left overs at Denver in September. I gotta get out to Tuscon one day to see all the best, Denver just doesn't even come close. 1 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Troodon said: That P. currii jaw looks pretty cool - even if it doesn't look pretty authentic! 'There's nothing like millions of years of really frustrating trial and error to give a species moral fibre and, in some cases, backbone' -- Terry Pratchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Mud Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Thanks for taking the time to photograph and share your experience of the show! It must be mind blowing to visit and take time to process what you have seen afterwards. Do you close your eyes and see fossils when back at your hotel at night I can only think of big conferences I’ve been to with a dizzying array of talks and 1000s of attendees. Planning is important and - shock - horror, time off occasionally to give my brain a chance to catch up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, Doctor Mud said: Thanks for taking the time to photograph and share your experience of the show! It must be mind blowing to visit and take time to process what you have seen afterwards. Do you close your eyes and see fossils when back at your hotel at night I can only think of big conferences I’ve been to with a dizzying array of talks and 1000s of attendees. Planning is important and - shock - horror, time off occasionally to give my brain a chance to catch up! Its easy for me.. I live outside of Tucson so no planning required. ...just do what I want, when I want and I hit the venues I want to see that day or skip a day or two. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Mud Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Troodon said: Its easy for me.. I live outside of Tucson so no planning required. ...just do what I want, when I want and I hit the venues I want to see that day or skip a day or two. Lucky for us! We have you well placed and generous enough to share your photos and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Wow! Quite the indoor adventure trip! Thanks, loads for all the photos and explanations. I don't buy any fossils, but I sure love looking at them and there's quite a bit of impressive material there. Must have been a great pleasure for you though photographing it all must have taken quite some effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco1994 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Troodon said: LOVE it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) On 1/29/2023 at 1:24 PM, Troodon said: edited to add last photo Holy! Is that Bawitius materia!? :O Edited February 3, 2023 by ziggycardon Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector9658 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Wow, lots of really nice material from places I haven't seen before. Thanks for the online tour of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Thank you for taking so many detailed pictures for us Frank. It means a lot to those of us who are unable to make it 2 4 Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Thank you for the photos, very informative. Concerning that Edmontosaurus hashplate, there are a lot of predator teeth. I understand reptiles could shed teeth many times, but does that mean their teeth were easily removed? Or they bit with such carelessness the teeth were often broken off? I don't think wolves or lions can afford that My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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