thelivingdead531 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hi everyone! I found this megalodon tooth on an auction site, and considering the good quality of it and the very low price, I was hoping if someone more experienced could tell me if they see any red flags on it before I put an offer in. It looks nice to me, but I'm nowhere near qualified to give a sound judgement on something like this. The seller has it listed as being 4 inches high. Also, this and one other (much more expensive) Meg tooth appear to be the only things ever listed from the seller, so I'm very hesitant. Any advice on the tooth in question would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 It looks real to my eyes. Root has wear, there is chipping along the blade and most of the serrations are worn off. Not desirable tributes to have if reconstructing a faux tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 @caldigger So do you mean that people who are reconstructing Meg teeth wouldn't bother with details like chipping and wear? Sorry if it's a silly question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamorris1999 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I agree with Caldigger. I certainly can't see any repairs. It all looks legit to me as well. Looks like a nice tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 @wamorris1999 Thank you for your help! I couldn't see any obvious red flags, but I'm still learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilselachian Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Only flag I see is a green one- go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 @fossilselachian Thanks! I put in my incredibly low bid and am already winning lol. I am fully committed to put in more if needed, because it was a low bid to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 In fact I get very worry is when the tooth is perfect, without any kind of wear in the root or in the tooth... I can not see anyone taking the time to make a fake in such a worn shape. Looking at the pictures I see nothing that makes me think fake. In the case of this tooth, I like the shape and color of the blade, there is no reason to have a high price, I would give a 2 as a quality note. You got a genuine megalodon tooth! Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiburon Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I agree with everyone else that it looks natural. Here is a pretty good link on identifying restoration. http://fossildriven.com/how-to-spot-repaired-and-restored-megalodon-teeth.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Looks fake to me Candace. I’ll send you my address...... John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Nice try @JohnBrewer! Unfortunately I was out bid on this tooth so it's not the one that I told you about yesterday. While this one is slightly bigger, I think I like the one that I did win a little more. Once I get it in the mail I'll post a picture of it in the mailbox scores thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Once you get it in the mail to me? Hehehe John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Sure thing, you just wait patiently for that package to arrive, I'm sure it'll be there any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Megs are so common people rarely fake them. This tooth is low priced due the the wear, very poor serrations and root issues. For the right price ($50 or less U.S. in my opinion) it is a great buy. 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...
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