RJB Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I just noticed on one of our favorite auction sites a fellow selling fossil crabs from Java and called Lophoxanthus scaberrimus. My jaw dropped to the floor! Just another reminder to be watchful and careful what you purchase. Good luck RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 OK Ron, not being up on my crab knowledge. What is the red flag on these? Am I just not seeing something suspicious? Can you please show us why this is not right. Are they just modern crabs with matrix and glue added to the arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 52 minutes ago, caldigger said: These things have been put together. Looks like real crab parts, but not sure? Matrix is about as fake as it gets. Claws/Propodus may even be carved? Cant tell whats going on with the legs? seems to be fake matrix where ever a leg joint is. Must be parts glue together with this fake matrix. Lots of people tryin to make a buck in this world. Buyer beware!!! RB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 OK, thanks! All insights as to what to look for may help someone from making a costly mistake. Steer away from these. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon.rocks Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Some of these are also recent crab parts mixed with matrix and glue... Remain skeptic! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glu Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Legs are made with sea urchins spines, claws are carved and carapace is real (Galene sp. maybe). I prefer the thai/viet fake crabs, much more realistic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I didn't look at the ad, I hope they are at least asking for enough to make all this constructive artistry effort worth it. I imagine some people want fossils from more exotic locations which in turn creates a market for creating such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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