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On our favorite auction site, a well-known seller has been selling a Claudiosaurus at US $13,950 for the past few months. This is most certainly an authentic specimen, with a price well beyond the usual collector.

I logged on to eBay minutes ago, and was surprised to see a second Claudiosaurus up... on 0.99 bid with no reserve. Sounds too good to be true?

Here's what it looks like: post-4888-0-54856200-1470121767_thumb.jpg

The copycat seller even had it down to the missing limb and ribs!

A quick check on the 2nd seller's listings reveals multiple high-end specimens sold at impossibly good prices.

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As usual, buyer beware - especially when you are getting a rare specimen from China. If the price is too good to be true, chances are it probably isn't. When in doubt, ask us, and always ALWAYS check the seller's previous listings to get an idea of his usual stock.

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!

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Thanks for the pointers!

"Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you" Job 12:8

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The bat "fossil" is hilarious.

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At a quick glance looks pretty real. The original looks beautiful and the bone detail is superb. This will will be sold already 5 bids from 3 buyers.

Interesting note in the payment section:

Note:the pictures are only show samples,maybe you receive have a little difference with picture!!!

Unfortunate you cannot contact bidders.

Thanks Andy

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Thanks for posting Andy. I think my favorite fake listing right now it the "Dino Egg" that if you shake it next to your ear you can hear the baby dinosaur inside!

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