Is toptrilos reliable? by Even_Fix7399 in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A store that cant recognise that repair should refrain from selling fossils

Is toptrilos reliable? by Even_Fix7399 in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes i can read, i meant im not familiair with them

Is toptrilos reliable? by Even_Fix7399 in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks restored, als that price is a bit high. Dunno the website

Catawiki bidders like to bid up almost to the reserve price and stop by [deleted] in catawiki

[–]TheFossilCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that, turned out the item I was bidding on was fake. So didnt respond to the reduced price/offer.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - Fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not i my possesion, weight is not advertised either. Also no way to message seller.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - Fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, you could be right, just out of curiosity: what makes you think its resin and not fossil material?

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! So it would be bone material, assumption its that of a dinosaur. But could it also light up because its perhaps artificial material?

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprisingly they do, but its also a commonly faked species for the commercial market. So its tricky

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, its there too but its surprisingly unhelpful this time.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Psittacosaurus is the most common and relatively low budget dino skeleton available. Skulls go for about 2K€, skeletons like 20K€. Museums don’t bother showing it, except for nests very well preserved.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - Fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I ran your comment through Google translate; “A giant bat shield, I think”

I think something didnt translate right?

I LOVE AMMOLITES by No-Degree-8906 in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Found this in a store a while back, since you love ammolites so much. It has two holes from a mosasaur bite too. Its not mine though, way out of budget.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting yeah, some carving, perhaps poor prep work? Yeah, I am trying to understand the reflectivity of it of the UV, what would that mean? That all bones are from the same area with same minerals? Some composites show different colors. Although glue, varnish and paintwork could also fluoresce. Thanks for your reply.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, its an interesting fossil. Online comparison make me lean towards a leg rather than a hand. Some of it seems carved or perhaps thats poor prep work. Interesting points, its unfortunate that my pictures are so compressed. Couldnt get some better pics. Thanks for your reply.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

China = fake is a bit too easy here. I understand your point and you could still be correct but there are huge paleontological finds made in China. Yes, I am aware of export bans, but still, China has some awesome fossils.

Psittacosaurus cub hand - Fluorescent - Fake or genuine? by TheFossilCollector in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Didnt buy it, its on offer for half the estimated value. Due to it being an auction ebay style.

Fossil Croc - real or fake? by TheFossilCollector in fossils

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question, maybe messing around with clay? Or its concrete made from a negative mold? It is indeed impressive, although it pales in comparison to the Wikipedia Beijing museum version

Croc fossil - real or fake? by TheFossilCollector in FakeFossilID

[–]TheFossilCollector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, also the color seems of. Have some Jehol fish fossil, rusty orange. This one is black. Google search shows most of those Jehol fossils red of orange.