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 I purchased this from a seller months ago and wanted some insight.  The seller bought this from another person who found the fossil itself.  However, the seller says that 1, or 2 of the grallator tracks may be exaggerated or not tracks. 

 

It seems to me that the Eubrontes track is indeed authentic  but I wanted to know what you guys think?  These days people scam all over the Internet,  but I have faith that the seller was truthful.  Thanks in advance for feedback.  

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These fossil tracks are normally painted to "enhance" the footprint. I am not expert but I can tell that some of these tracks seem suspicious. Lets see what the experts say, @Troodon and @LordTrilobite will be able to help.

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The eubrontes track is imprinted with 3 toes are indented so it seems to real to me. But in any case I agree, some of the smaller tracks I’m not so sure about. 

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Most of the tracks have some enhancements to make them like toes. Ditto on the smaller ones, to what Masp said but just more more enhanced if they are real.  Can you take a picture a bit further back so we can see the entire plate.

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 I will upload more pictures from better angles as soon as I go home. How do we all feel about the Eubrontes track in the meantime, real?

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I agree that some of the prints look a little dubious. These are definitely painted. And some may have been enhanced during this process.

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3 minutes ago, Masp said:

 I will upload more pictures from better angles as soon as I go home. How do we all feel about the Eubrontes track in the meantime, real?

Yes. The Eubrontes  track is real.

The others are probably real, but "enhanced", because the actual track is not fully formed there, either due to parts of overprints being stuck in the original print, or merely toe prints showing. 

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@Troodon @LordTrilobite @Fossildude19

 

I uploaded photos from all different angles.  Hopefully these help better.  My main concern is if all these are real despite the paint and enhancing. Always appreciate your opinions. Much thanks again for the contributions. 

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