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Just bought my first Megalodon tooth, does it look restored? I would guess not. The seller says not restoration or repair has been done to it. 6.23 inch tooth! What you guys think?

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thelivingdead531 Regular Member

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From what I can see it looks good to me! :) Congrats on your first meg. 

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The photos are small, but I don't see anything obvious. 

If it had been restored, I would have expected the serrations to have been restored, which, from the looks of it, have not been. 

 

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Auspex Regular Member

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You're good to go; it's a classic natural Meg tooth :)

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Jaimin013 Regular Member

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Awesome tooth! Doesn't look restored at all and it's a huge 6 inch, nice acquisition! I have one too but mine is smaller and enamel is worn. Below are pictures of the Megladon tooth that I own, it's 5 inches.

 

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Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco! :)

Nice tooth! 

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Life's Good!

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