Hcetce Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 So, I'm new to this fossil forum as a user but I have looked around on here a lot for help with IDing fossils.I have been browsing online looking for a nice unrepaired megalodon shark tooth that is over the 6" range. I came across this one here, it seems to be very affordable and the seller claims that it is unrepaired, but to me the root of the tooth looks very fishy, I'd like some people's opinions before I decide on making the purchase or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Please post images directly to this thread. We can't have links to auction sites sales on the forum. Regards, 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hcetce Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Please post images directly to this thread. We can't have links to auction sites sales on the forum. Regards, Sorry about that, here are the images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustdee Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I am not seeing anything out of the ordinary there. The roots on those teeth often will have cracks in them, which may make some seem odd, but it is normal. This tooth looks like it was found in an underwater environment and has seen a bit of wear due to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Looks real to me. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrieder79 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Looks fine to me too Luck is the most important skill of a fossil diver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBOB Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 All looks good. The tooth does have some enamel wear but if the price is right I'd say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) I like it. It has "issues," but repairs do not appear to be among them. From the photos alone I do not see a cause for alarm. A nice ocean worn tooth, for me the decision to buy would reside with the asking price. Edited July 25, 2016 by snolly50 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hcetce Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thank you all for your opinions, I will most likely buy the tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefossilkid Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 That seller is a friend of mine, if he says it's natural, its natural. he dives for them himself. Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilselachian Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 A no problem meg to add to your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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