dinohunter93 9 Report post Posted January 17 Hi all, I'm interested in getting a Baryonyx tooth and there is one available. But it seems to have had unnecessary restoration which has also been done poorly. I was just wondering what opinions are there on getting it? I would really like one but the restoration is putting me off. Is it still worth it or should I wait for a better one to come along? (if they ever do!) Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runner64 356 Report post Posted January 18 Hi there, what restoration are you talking about? I’m not seeing any and it looks like a genuine Baryonyx tooth in my opinion. On the base? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UtahFossilHunter 1,299 Report post Posted January 18 Looks alright to my eyes. Maybe you can point out what isn’t sitting right with you, @dinohunter93? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulyb135 271 Report post Posted January 18 It is the black putty like material that for some reason has been added to the base of the tooth When it wasn’t needed that can be seen in the second image. You can’t really tell in those images so I would suggest providing more if you have them. The crown is pretty nice but for the price they want (4 UK figures) I would avoid as there will be better ones out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TyBoy 248 Report post Posted January 18 Need to see photos of all sides but from that top photo the crown is spectacular on that one side. The resto on the base can be redone if that's the only issue. You do not see many of these teeth in this condition. Use the resto as a negotiating leverage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinohunter93 9 Report post Posted January 19 The restoration has a finger print on it (first picture) and as Paul said it is a UK 4k figure. Still, these teeth are not seen often so I was wondering what thoughts are? Is that too expensive or for what is real fossil would be a good piece for a collection? I know I could fix it up myself, but for what I'd be paying I would have thought the current owner would have done a better job. Other side of tooth is in second picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dracorex_hogwartsia 85 Report post Posted January 19 I agree with paulyb135 and would wait for a nicer tooth to come along. He may even be able to help you with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UtahFossilHunter 1,299 Report post Posted January 19 11 hours ago, dinohunter93 said: The restoration has a finger print on it (first picture) and as Paul said it is a UK 4k figure. Still, these teeth are not seen often so I was wondering what thoughts are? Is that too expensive or for what is real fossil would be a good piece for a collection? I know I could fix it up myself, but for what I'd be paying I would have thought the current owner would have done a better job. Other side of tooth is in second picture. That’s a better picture. I can see the restoration now. It’s too bad they didn’t leave it unaltered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaimin013 523 Report post Posted January 19 Yes I too saw this tooth a while ago and although the resto may be easy to fix it just put me off even buying as it is pretty badly done and it seems unnecessary to just fill that portion of the tooth. I would suggest waiting for another tooth but if you can fix the putty and the price is reasonable then go for it but personally I am waiting until I can find myself a nicer one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
