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I was wondering if someone could advise me on whether or not I should repair this piece of Chiapas amber I recently acquired (it's a clean break with only a few small slivers missing; the specimen is exceptionally clear, and has no internal fractures); it was damaged during shipping, and I've been debating whether or not to repair it. What effect might a repair have on it's value, and would it be more acceptable to keep it as two separate pieces? I know the repair of fossil specimens is a generally acceptable practice, but I'm uncertain if this applies to amber (I'm guessing not, as amber considered more of a gem material). I occasionally repair amber damaged during the cleaning and lapidary process using epoxy resin, but I was reluctant to do this to such a decently-sized and costly specimen of Chiapas material without having sought further advice. Thank you!
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I found these "dinosaur eggs?" stashed away in my fathers old basement. where they came from I do not know, possibly Morocco. if anyone has any insight that would be great! im sorry I did not take 6 different shots of each angle. if the pictures are inadiqent Ill try and dig them out of storage. Thank you!
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Fake Megalodon Tooth ? and Others
Cdfossil posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Good Morning everyone, I have a toddler who recently got very much into dinosaurs and fossils which eventually brought back all my childhood afflictions and memories to same. We stopped my a small fossil shop near Austin where we both went crazy with all the variety. Needless to say he got some very nice, small items. I spent quite a lot on a few pieces with the hype and childhood yearn to always have in possession a few Real items. Upon our arrival at home and in closer inspection as well as researching online, I'm not sure if I purchased authentic fossils. PLEASE HELP ME! My first post with is a Megalodon Tooth that he said was fused on a crack. I’ll post some others thereafter.
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Anyone know if this is real?
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Anyone know if this is real?
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Hey all! I’ve never considered buying a fossil when I can go outside and find some but I might change my mind for this one. What would you guys think if you saw this at an antique store?
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Hello. First I wanted to thank everyone who responded to me regarding the "bear-dog-Hyena" pictures. I have since identified the specimen as Pachycrocuta brevirostris. So for those of you said "Hyena", you were correct. At first I though it might be a Dinocrocuta, however, areas of the skull simply did not match up. Anyways, I have attached pictures of what I am sure to be a Eurasian Cave Lion. I would like to know if these specimens are common since I may be in the position to purchase it. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
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How much do you guys think you've spent on your collection?
SimpleCollector100 posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
I know some of you guys probably might count the "value" in hours searching instead of $$ so I'd be interested in both. Time spent searching for fossils + $$$ spent acquiring them. My fossil collection is tiny, just getting started. Maybe $150 on fossils, probably less. I've spent a bit on other natural history items though.... sometimes I feel a bit guilty on spending money on essentially rocks, bones, etc... but I really enjoy them.- 36 replies
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I am preparing to sell a large specimen of Stigmaria, but am not sure of the price range. The specimen was collected from the Penn of eastern Kentucky, and measures a continuous 7'2" or so. The portion recovered above the shale bed is quite detailed and black in color, while the portion recovered within the shale will require some prep. In the photo, the item is the longer bottom specimen. Might someone provide me with a ballpark valuation of this item? STIGMARIA ROOT.pdf
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Hello there, as in the title -does anybody knows if it's valuable or not? The certification centre told me that in their opinion its even 300mln years old+ but to state that they would have to run some expensive tests. Its most probably digged up from 100 meters under the ground in Syberia. Thanks for any help.
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Are megalodon teeth a good investment over time?
mattbsharks posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
Hi Everyone, I have read lots of articles and blurbs from ebay sellers talking about how they find significantly less megalodon teeth than they used to and how the prices have skyrocketed. Do you guys think that this will continue, and that this would make megalodon teeth a good investment of money if I held onto my teeth and sold them say 10-20 years down the line? It should be noted that these are not complete teeth, but are 3/4 complete. I am struggling to decide whether to sell my teeth off now or not. Thanks, Matt -
Hi my son was given a large vertabrae it was living life as a flower bed border when we found it. The older couple that had it are really good friends of mine and the question I have is what would be a fair price to offer for the remaining five or six pieces they have in the flower bed. It seems that these are starting to deteriate and need to be preserved. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks
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My great uncle found these when he lived in Alaska 70 years ago - should they be donated? to whom? sold? what research value if any would they have. One is quite large.
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I found this and it looks like a dinosaur tooth or something. I was wondering how to identify it, find it's value (if any) and if I can expect to find more where I found it if I keep looking. It is, by far, the coolest thing I have ever found, and will spend alot more time looking for more if I can get more information about it. Thank you and I look forward to the replies!
