FossilsandScience Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hey everyone, I am thinking of buying this 1.38 inch Nanotyrannus tooth for $315, but am not sure if it is worth it? Can you please tell me if I should buy it or not. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facehugger Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Not sure about appraisal but sounds pricy to me. If it is worth $315 to you, then I say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigantoraptor Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Where is that tooth from? And do you have a picture of the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 On tff normally we don't give appraisals. And yes we need more info and pics to ID it. 2 Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Ricketts Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 It’s somewhat overpriced, esp. for a tiny tooth, though people often seem to get outrageous prices for isolated teeth without provenance. Then there’s the fact that Nanotyrannus may not be a valid taxon. I mention that only to say that, if part of the justification for the price is that it represents a “rare” species, that may or may not be the case. 2 _________________________________ Wendell Ricketts Fossil News: The Journal of Avocational Paleontology http://fossilnews.org https://twitter.com/Fossil_News The "InvertebrateMe" blog http://invertebrateme.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 The exterior serrations are missing. The seller purposefully took photos from the “good” angle and is trying to hide the fact that there are flaws on this tooth. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 No, it isn't worth that price. 1 Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsandScience Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 So I shouldn't get it...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsandScience Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 How much does everyone think this tooth is actually worth? I would love to know that information! It would be really helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Just now, FossilsandScience said: How much does everyone think this tooth is actually worth? I would love to know that information! It would be really helpful. Thanks! We do not allow appraisals on the open boards. Feel free to discuss this via PM. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsandScience Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Ok, sorry, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimin013 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Wendell Ricketts said: It’s somewhat overpriced, esp. for a tiny tooth, though people often seem to get outrageous prices for isolated teeth without provenance. Then there’s the fact that Nanotyrannus may not be a valid taxon. I mention that only to say that, if part of the justification for the price is that it represents a “rare” species, that may or may not be the case. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsandScience Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hey everyone, I have some more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsandScience Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 What does everyone think now there are more photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimin013 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, FossilsandScience said: What does everyone think now there are more photos? Nano tooth however it's hard to tell due to the angle the first photo has been taken. The bottom looks compressed so leaning more towards nano. The serrations are really worn on the other side of the tooth (second photo) it almost appears to be missing but the serrations are not. Personally, I think you could find similar teeth in better condition for that price (i.e.the enamel could be in better condition, serrations visible on both sides etc) however it's all about personal preference. Still a cool tooth despite this as I love theropod teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Jaimin013 said: The serrations are really worn on the other side of the tooth (second photo) it almost appears to be missing but the serrations are not. Looks more chipped than it is worn. Once again, most of these photos don’t focus on the damaged part. I’ve had problems with where portions of the tooth (even an entire half) were completely missing once in my possession and didn’t expect this because the photos didn’t highlight these problems. From my own mistakes, I recommend always asking for pictures from angles that are never provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimin013 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Runner64 said: Looks more chipped than it is worn. Once again, most of these photos don’t focus on the damaged part. I’ve had problems with where portions of the tooth (even an entire half) were completely missing once in my possession and didn’t expect this because the photos didn’t highlight these problems. From my own mistakes, I recommend always asking for pictures from angles that are never provided. Yes chipped, you can even see it on the pic below looking at the shape of the top of the tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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