SnurbXsPi Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Would anyone have any sort of idea of how much this Stigmaria fossil might be worth? It is approximately 12 in. x 6 in., I do not know where it originally is from. It was found within the landscape rocks of my sisters house, which is in southwest Ohio. From what I know of these, they are Carboniferous and not typically found around here, since most of the fossils found here (Cincinnati, OH) are usually Ordovician. I was thinking this stigmaria might have been transported with rocks from a quarry for landscaping purposes. The house is over 50 years old, so I have no way of knowing where the rocks came from. I was thinking of offering my brother in law something for this fossilized tree root (He does not collect fossils by the way.) What would this stigmaria be worth to someone who collects fossils like me? Thanks to anyone who replies, your opinions will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Welcome to the Forum. Per our Forum Rules and Community Standards: "Please understand that The Fossil Forum cannot appraise the commercial value of a fossil; this is beyond what can be done through pictures on the internet, so please don't ask." Please check auction sites for comparable fossils/prices. Regards, 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...
abyssunder Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 That is a very nice Stigmaria, which, for a collector like many of us, represents a fortune in comparison with someone who don't have this kind of hobby or any affinity with paleontology. Unfortunately here in TFF we do not appraise values (please understand this), as Tim pointed out already. " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Abyssunder speaks of fortune. This is more a fortune to have something that pleases you to have rather than a money fortune. I have a fossil that i am fortunate to have because it is uncommon, but its money worth is ridiculous comparing with its emotional worth. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnurbXsPi Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Yes, exactly. I personally think this fossil is fantastic regardless of it's monetary worth, that is why I will not be selling this to anyone. But unfortunately, I most likely will have to offer my brother in law something for it, since he is "that sort of guy." It's currently at his place sitting outside in the mud, continuing to weather away (so I doubt he values it very highly.) Just thought I'd ask. Sorry to upset TFF. I'll have to repost a shorter, edited version soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I agree your brother-in-law doesn't have a clear idea of what he has. What does he like ? Try to think about in his sense and maybe you'll find something worth enough for him to give it to you. If he likes base-ball, try to offer him a ticket to see his favorite team, if he likes camping, offer him a tent. If he likes Paris, tell me and i'll send him a photo of the Tour Eiffel. Or maybe your sister could do something for you. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 10/31/2016 at 11:52 PM, SnurbXsPi said: Yes, exactly. I personally think this fossil is fantastic regardless of it's monetary worth, that is why I will not be selling this to anyone. But unfortunately, I most likely will have to offer my brother in law something for it, since he is "that sort of guy." It's currently at his place sitting outside in the mud, continuing to weather away (so I doubt he values it very highly.) Just thought I'd ask. Sorry to upset TFF. I'll have to repost a shorter, edited version soon. No one is upset - people ask for valuations here all the time, ... it's just something we can't really do from a 2-D photograph, without the fossil in hand. No harm done. Regards, 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...
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