Grizzla Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi there. This is my first post so please excuse me if it misses any guidelines. I am currently in Marrakech and have found a local dealer specialising in fossils and geodes etc. I purchased a trilobite from him today. I have heard all about the fake trilobites that are sold in Morocco but this one looks very authentic to my incredibly untrained eyes! If it is real I would love to buy another. Tomorrow is my last day here. If you could give your opinion on whether you think this looks real or not I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creto Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 That looks like a real trilobite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Yes, this looks like a genuine specimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Rest assured, this is the real deal. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I can see no reason to doubt this piece. Enjoy. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looks legit.. ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Agreed... as far as I know, this type is not the kind they frequently fake. Edited January 9, 2015 by jpc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Agreed... as far as I know, this type is not the kind they frequently fake. And, we have the matching part and counterpart. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyrannosaurusRex Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Flexicalymene Trilobite from Morocco Africa. Definitely real. Nice speciman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzla Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thank you for all the replies. That is great to hear. Might have to buy another then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amour 25 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Yep have one myself all real. Jeff Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That one is real. I use to buy lots of those way back when, when I used to be a dealer. That one you have is also a rather nice one too! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitfeet Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) What about these, I'm paranoid about trilobites now? Edited January 14, 2015 by hobbitfeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 What about these, I'm paranoid about trilobites now? You have no worries on any of these. They are 100% authentic trilobites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitfeet Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for the fast response. I was afraid because they all say that they're from Morocco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeseF Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 What about these, I'm paranoid about trilobites now? For the first few pieces, Sahara Imports has very nice, legitimate trilobite auctions . Reese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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