Crazyhen Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Take a look of this spectacular reptile fossil from Yunnan, China from the Triassic Period. Said to be all natural. I have never seen any fossil that is as well preserved as this one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Wow… Exquisite soft tissue preservation! a rival to Scipionyx and Borealopelta, for sure Mike Benton should really take a look at that fascinating specimen.. Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 That looks like a very well feed keichousaurus hui that probably ate most of the Triassic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: That looks like a very well feed keichousaurus hui that probably eat most of the Triassic Yup, that one definitely had enough food to survive the end-Triassic extinction Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves64 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hmmmm. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilshale Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Wow, much better preserved than this (somewhat meager) beauty here - and this real gem here is already offered for over 2300 $! How much should the other piece cost? 1 Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes (Confucius, 551 BC - 479 BC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 It needed a manicure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 You know, as funny as these satirical threads are, what is obviously a fake to many of us, might not be as obvious to others. I think it's important we keep education in mind when we talk about fake fossils. These monstrosities are sadly all too common. Perhaps pointing out which, even the obvious ones, are fake and how one can tell might be more useful than simple ridicule. 9 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bobby Rico Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 7 hours ago, LordTrilobite said: You know, as funny as these satirical threads are, what is obviously a fake to many of us, might not be as obvious to others. I think it's important we keep education in mind when we talk about fake fossils. These monstrosities are sadly all too common. Perhaps pointing out which, even the obvious ones, are fake and how one can tell might be more useful than simple ridicule. You made a good point there and I feel I must apologise to the forum because I a prime candidate for adding levity to a post like this. I just really did not think that this badly faked reptile would fool any of our members . I also thought this post was a joke in the first place. All said and done and I will take your advice in the future. All the best Bobby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Good one. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Crazyhen said: Take a look of this spectacular reptile fossil from Yunnan, China from the Triassic Period. Said to be all natural. I have never seen any fossil that is as well preserved as this one. The smiley tells me, that this is pure satire and that this object was never sold as fossil. But whats with this one: 2 hours ago, oilshale said: Wow, much better preserved than this (somewhat meager) beauty here - and this real gem here is already offered for over 2300 $! How much should the other piece cost? I can not believe that this one was offered as a fossil - ? Franz Bernhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilshale Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 It still is! Luckily, no one has bought it in six months. I wrote to the seller - he reacted annoyingly. 1 Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes (Confucius, 551 BC - 479 BC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstraktum Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FossilsAnonymous Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 It's kind of sad how people actually buy this stuff. On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamL Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 It even has skin impressions! Yorkshire Coast Fossil Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 7 hours ago, FranzBernhard said: The smiley tells me, that this is pure satire and that this object was never sold as fossil. But whats with this one: I can not believe that this one was offered as a fossil - ? Franz Bernhard It is really being sold as a rare fossil in a Taobao shop! Offered at a price of $1250! And it’s said that this is a natural fossil waiting to be collected by the expert..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yep, Michelangelo made some great fossils in his day, but these are just terrible. The persons responsible for these hack jobs had no idea what a fossil is, and neither does anyone that would buy one. It all boils down to knowing what a fossil is/looks like. I am surprised that they don't try to sell toyota corollas as chevrolet corvettes. (well they both have 4 wheels.) 1 Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Oops! It looks like someone was a bit careless and nicked the center of the back revealing some fossilized plaster underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Crazyhen said: It is really being sold as a rare fossil in a Taobao shop! Offered at a price of $1250! And it’s said that this is a natural fossil waiting to be collected by the expert..... OMG! (Thanks for clarification!) 2 hours ago, ynot said: It all boils down to knowing what a fossil is/looks like. Thats a good explanation! Thanks! Franz Bernhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Nielsen Hayden Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I hope its maker moves on to legitimate sculpture. It’s a terrible fake fossil — miraculous incorruption is not a reptile thing — but it’s gracefully rendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Well it still looks better than this "Ovirapture" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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