Is This A Real Elosuchus Tooth?

[-Andy-]

http://www.ebay.com....9#ht_500wt_1156

As some of you might know, I have been on the hunt for various Cretaceous marine predators, one of which is a marine crocodile.

i came across this Elosuchus tooth in Ebay and snatched it up quickly, as I 've never seen an Elosuchus tooth being up for sale before.

I would appreciate it if any experts could look at it and judge if it's a genuine Elosuchus tooth.

Thanks!

Edited February 16, 2012 by -Andy-

[Kosmoceras]

It looks like a real croc to me. (the tooth that is, no idea on the jaw though)

[Bill]

If that 'veomega' is the same as the 'veomega' member here, it's genuine.

[piranha]

Hi Andy,

Yinan is a very trusted and reliable member of ebay and TFF. One of the items you linked appears to be an auction that has already ended and in any event that Xiphactinus fossil is only listed as available at one active listing. Evidently that purchase was canceled for reasons unknown.

Edited February 15, 2012 by piranha

[Auspex]

There is zero chance that this seller would scam anybody! He is, in my experience, beyond reproach and completely professional.

I understand that you are seeking feedback on your purchase, but I wish that such could be done without casting aspersions on individuals with disparaging comments.

[Darwin Ahoy]

Yes, I have bought quite a few things from him, and am always more than pleased.

[-Andy-]

Thanks for confirming guys! I see I had prematurely judged this guy!

There is zero chance that this seller would scam anybody! He is, in my experience, beyond reproach and completely professional.

I understand that you are seeking feedback on your purchase, but I wish that such could be done without casting aspersions on individuals with disparaging comments.

My apologies. In recent times, I was repeatedly warned that ebay wasn't the safe dealer haven I thought it was, which shocked me, and one of the warning signs I was taught to look out for was when some dealer is selling a duplicate of the exact same item. Naturally, I was very worried when I realized that guy was doing so with the Xiphactinus jaw. I shall change my comments.

[Tarheel59]

Thanks for confirming guys! I see I had prematurely judged this guy!

My apologies. In recent times, I was repeatedly warned that ebay wasn't the safe dealer haven I thought it was, which shocked me, and one of the warning signs I was taught to look out for was when some dealer is selling a duplicate of the exact same item. Naturally, I was very worried when I realized that guy was doing so with the Xiphactinus jaw. I shall change my comments.

Its possible the BUYER of the original posting backed out If you look on 2nd posting it said at bottom expired so maybe he (buyer) did not want it for reasons we do not know. From what I read the seller just relisted the same item. I have my opinion that the BUYER cancelled the sell not the seller. I too sell items on Ebay though mine are non-fossil items and I have had buyers back out not wanting to pay for high (international shipping and Ins) or other reasons of their own. Jeff/Tarheel

Edited February 16, 2012 by Tarheel59