2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Views of the various dealer rooms at Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly the InnSuites). This is one of the hotels where the best fossils are found for sale. One of the views is of the dealer signs posted on the fence surrounding the pool. Edited February 20, 2011 by 2ynpigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Close up of a dealer room from the outside. Some dealers put out larger specimens or specimens in bulk on tables outside of their rooms. Usually, these items are inexpensive items, but sometimes the good stuff gets displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Black Cat Mountain had this troodonid raptor for sale in the ballroom of the Hotel Tucson City Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 This horse skull was for sale in the ballroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ulrich's Fossil Gallery had for sale this big fish in the ballroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 The Ramada Ltd is another hotel where good fossils are to be found. In this case, I show photos of trilobites and ammonites for sale by Russian dealership St. Petersburg Paleo Lab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Back at the Hotel Tucson City Center, I saw this slab of petrified wood at one of the tents located in the parking area near the hotel. It was sold when I saw it and took this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) This piece was in the lobby of the hotel. It is a Niobrara Formation specimen from Kansas. Edited February 20, 2011 by 2ynpigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 In addition, Warfield's had these two pieces on display in the lobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Black Hills Geological Institute had their usual great stuff for sale in the ballroom. Edited February 20, 2011 by 2ynpigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 A jaw of a T-tex seen in the ballroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) At the "Main Show" at the Convention Center put on by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, these guys (ammonites from Canada) were seen in a display case. Edited February 20, 2011 by 2ynpigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Two views of a junvenile T-rex at the Main Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Bones of the latest and greatest Permian dinosaur from Ghost Ranch, in New Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Specimens of petrified wood and a stromatolite on display at the Main Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Those interested in minerals and other aspects of the Tucson Shows can also check out the links for the Tucson Show at: fabreminerals.com where also you can also find a link for Gail Spann's photos on the show. Last check, Ms. Spann has posted 14 pages of photos. Jordi Fabre's forum topic has 6 pages. Also, trinityminerals.com has a link for a series of show reports. You can also search for Tucson Show 2011 on YouTube. Last I checked, already a few videos had been posted. Edited February 20, 2011 by 2ynpigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for your great report and photos !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramon Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thank you very much for your report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexx Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I especially like the lower T-Rex jaw fragment. But in order to be able to afford such a specimen on day, I fear I would have to redirect my career towards investment banking....A good thing, dreaming is still allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Wow! Where do I start? I think I can afford those fossils if I use my life insurance ( they can bury them with me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ynpigo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 There are many fossils available that people with middle class incomes can afford. These are the fossils I can buy, but I seldom take photos of things I can actually purchase. One thing that seems to be clear is that many dealers tend to have lots of shark and dino teeth, ammonites, trilobites, fish, petrified wood, mammal bones and lesser crinoids, other plant fossils, and amber (with insects). I'm guessing these types of fossils are their main money makers. But I wish some would carry a more diverse inventory. For example, you don't see many of the brachiopods, bryozoa, sponges, and soft body organisms for sale. The latter were more commonly seen at the dealers before fossils from China, Madagascar, and Morrocco became so abundant among the offerings. Nonetheless, Tucson is a great show for fossils. I'll never willingly miss the show. Wow! Where do I start? I think I can afford those fossils if I use my life insurance ( they can bury them with me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thankyou very much for those pictures... http://www.mbfossilcrabs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for sharing. Are all of those real fossils? Many of them look fake to me in pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for sharing. Are all of those real fossils? Many of them look fake to me in pictures. Actually they all appear like good quality authentic fossils to me. The rex jaw shows where its been restored as well as the other bone posted below it. The rex skull has a ribbon placed by it. Do they give ribbons for replicas? Even though there is no resto "map" there it looks like you can discern where the patches are. The pet wood and the rest of it all passes the giggle test ... am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Actually they all appear like good quality authentic fossils to me. The rex jaw shows where its been restored as well as the other bone posted below it. The rex skull has a ribbon placed by it. Do they give ribbons for replicas? Even though there is no resto "map" there it looks like you can discern where the patches are. The pet wood and the rest of it all passes the giggle test ... am I missing something? The Xiphanth.. Xipanth... aw heck, that biig fish looks like the matrix is sculped and that gives a bit of "fakeness" vibe off. But I would still let it live in my living room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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