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Post by tetonbabydoll on Oct 29, 2008 10:36:55 GMT
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Post by sid on Oct 29, 2008 15:27:32 GMT
Well,let's see...I've several fossil,casts and whatnot: - Allosaurus thumb claw (cast,obviously) - Sauropod egg fragments (real) - Trilobite (real) - various shark teeth (real) - various shells,lil' prehistoric algae and insects (real) - a lil' cenozoic fish (real) That's all i (if i remember well) have
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Post by bokisaurus on Oct 29, 2008 23:08:10 GMT
Where do you people get these fossils? ? How do you afford them? I want a T-Rex tooth!!!! Grrrrr.... As someone with a marquee T.rex specimen in a museum, this is a sentiment that drives me nuts. What would you do with it? Would you keep it available for study? Record and maintain all stratigraphic and location data? Why not a well done replica? We have several; most places do. The advantage is that they don't cost upwards of $20000 for a decent-sized one. I know I am risking a bit of vitriol here, but I have a hard time with fossils as mantle pieces (shark teeth and shelled things don't really count, there are lots of those). I totally agree with rare fossils that has scientific value. It is unfortunate that so many fossil species are lost and ending up in private collectors hands, out of reach of science and public. It's amazing how so many rare species, including birds, mammals, and dinosaurs are popping up on ebay just a few years ago, commanding $$$$$$$$$$! Sad really that only a few really rich people can afford to admire such fine fossils. My collection consist mostly of common species with no real scientific value. The few marine mammal (?) bones, I found in Oregon I tried to have identified, unfortunately I did not get any response I would think that they would be curious to see what I got in case it's something important. But yah, I totally agree.
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