srjay936 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hey all, a new member here and hoping someone on the site can help with estimating the value of a large ammonite I have and wanting to sell for my aging father. I'll post photographs to help if requested. The shell is approximately 27 inches by 22 inches. It was unearthed by my amateur fossil hunting father in Shasta County California in 1972. He has told me that it is one of the largest specimens found in the north state. Any guidance on this is greatly appreciated. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hello and welcome to the forum! Unfortunately we are not permitted to do appraisals here on the forum. But we would still love to see the ammonite! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srjay936 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Is there someone off site that you others can recommend? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Look for similar items at online fossil dealers or auction sites. 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...
Kane Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 As fossils are a bit different than other commodities with values pegged to larger market indices and that enjoy some degree of standardization, putting a dollar figure is fairly speculative. My advice would be to poke around the online auction sites and see what similar sized ammonites in a similar condition are being priced at. Ideally, if you knew the species, that would assist in discerning something about its relative scarcity or abundance. The one thing we can do for you here is help with an identification if you wish to post in our Fossil ID thread. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srjay936 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thank you for the assistance, I'll take some photos and post them to the fossil ID thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yep, like other forum members have said, just gotta do your homework and you will get an idea of worth. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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