W. Harvey Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) I've noticed that two popular websites seem to be selling the same fossil. Thoughts? Edit: I've edited the images to remove any identifiable information, but they are well-known sellers. Edited November 4, 2018 by W. Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Please do not provide screen images from seller websites without first removing anything that would identify said sellers. You can provide solely the image, cropping out other details (such as price, description, etc.). I have removed them from the post. In this case, you might wish to reach out to one or both sellers. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Wondering if it isn't the same seller, posting on different sites under a different name. Perhaps in the thought is to get more eyes on the same piece. Do both sites show where they are shipping from? Are the locations the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf89 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Buy them both and see what they send you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 It also seem that they are both using the same photos, just with the item turned in the opposite direction with different background colors and lighting exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 They look like positive and negative filters. Strange if it is one seller they don’t keep to the same photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 They don't look the same to me. Look for the crack in the jaw, between the first and second large tooth. Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I can only clearly see the two largest photos. I think that they are not the same photo. The pattern of cracks and other features is different. The profiles (outlines) are very similiar. They are photos of different sides of the same skull. Based on outlines, they are near mirror images of each other. My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Different photos. Definitely the same fossil. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I didn't mean the exact same photos. The jaw is turned to the opposite side in the second set. But both have the same angle and position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I will say that when we sell unique items .. not fossils of course .. we will always list the items on as many platforms as possible. More eyes available, usernames don't always match up (in my experience with sellers online and offline of the larger platforms) . If I were you I'd send them a message and ask, usually the answer is "why yes, thank you for contacting me, it is indeed the same item" Cheers, Brett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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