Hankwest Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I bought this trilobite, need to know if you think it's fake or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave pom Allen Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 my guess its a fake i cant see anything original about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 On first glance it looks like a mold, but I may be wrong. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon.rocks Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 hope you didnt pay much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankwest Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Here is a few more shots of it. I did pay for it. I would like to bring it back. But not really sure how to explain to the guy I bought it from why I think it's fake. But not really sure what to say? I paid 50 for it..😓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaforth Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Looks indeed like a mold to me. I'd go get my money back from the seller. Much nicer ones to be had for $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Most definitely a complete mold. The lack of anatomical detail, lots of air pockets and the lack of clear separation between the different elements of the exoskeleton are the most obvious tell-tales. If this was sold as a genuine specimen, you should not be happy. Bear in mind however, that sometimes the seller is fooled in much the same way as you were. Perhaps the seller too, thinks this is a genuine specimen. Sometimes these things are sold as being 'casts'. Edited October 12, 2015 by Fred 1 Paleo database, information and community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Sorry but it does not appear to be real. _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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