Miocene_Mason Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I saw this for sale (super cheap) and it’s labeled “Megalodon”, it looks to me to actually be a Giant Thresher (Alopias/Trigonotodus grandis). It’s about an inch and says was found on the SC coast. What’s your take? Thinking about buying it. “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I agree it looks like giant thresher. We know it definitely isn't a meg. But with the root broken off I hope they aren't expecting top dollar. Personally I wouldn't even buy it unless it was whole. But that's just me. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Oh sorry you did say super cheap! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, Darktooth said: I agree it looks like giant thresher. We know it definitely isn't a meg. But with the root broken off I hope they aren't expecting top dollar.personal ly I wouldn't even buy it unless it was whole. But that just me. These are rather rare right? A little lack of root is okay for me, blade seems nice. Also interesting color, the price is like seven bucks which is low for a giant thresher online. “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 11 minutes ago, WhodamanHD said: I saw this for sale (super cheap) and it’s labeled “Megalodon”, it looks to me to actually be a Giant Thresher (Alopias/Trigonotodus grandis). It’s about an inch and says was found on the SC coast. What’s your take? Thinking about buying it. I Have found 2!! Giant Threshers in 10 years of hunting the Peace River. If I had none of these, I would think nothing of paying $25-30 for the one you have pictured. The most I have ever spent on a Meg is $75 and not many of those purchases since I find a lot of them. $7 !!!!! Buy it now!!!! Jack 1 The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 They are rather rare and if you are fine with it, really that's all that matters. I myself, have spent a lot of money over the years on sub-par specimens, which in the long run I ended up regretting. My opinion is that my money is better spent on quality. Even if that means waiting to save up for that special item. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, Shellseeker said: I Have found 2!! Giant Threshers in 10 years of hunting the Peace River. If I had none of these, I would think nothing of paying $25-30 for the one you have pictured. The most I have ever spent on a Meg is $75 and not many of those purchases since I find a lot of them. Jack To be honest I have one already (and a double cusped one) but this is a different color. I have a liking for threshers for some reason, still waiting to find an affordable serrated giant thresher. “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Darktooth said: They are rather rare and if you are fine with it, really that's all that matters. I myself, have spent a lot of money over the years on sub-par specimens, which in the long run I ended up regretting. My opinion is that my money is better spent on quality. Even if that means waiting to save up for that special item. I have a soft spot for threshers so I think I’ll get it. I too like quality, but when something normally expensive is cheap, I can’t resist getting it and maybe later adding it to onto a trade if I replace it with a better representative. 2 “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 For $7 I'd buy it as a comparison specimen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 12 hours ago, WhodamanHD said: I saw this for sale (super cheap) and it’s labeled “Megalodon”, it looks to me to actually be a Giant Thresher (Alopias/Trigonotodus grandis). It’s about an inch and says was found on the SC coast. What’s your take? Thinking about buying it. A good reason not to trust a dealer's IDs! +1 vote for thresher Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 9 hours ago, Gizmo said: For $7 I'd buy it as a comparison specimen. Just did! Do you know how rare they are in the cliffs? Seems scarcer than in the Carolinas. “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 minute ago, MeargleSchmeargl said: A good reason not to trust dealers IDs! +1 vote for thresher Yeah, a few weeks ago I got a steal on a a very nice Cretaceous fish from Brazil labeled “Green river Wyoming fossil fish”. Feeling kind of bad for the guy, I told him the ID, and he offered me a lower price! “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Nice tooth! I'd be very, very happy with it at that price. Which is the main thing. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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