Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 15, 2013 14:39:55 GMT -5
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keystonecops
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Post by keystonecops on Jul 15, 2013 20:09:57 GMT -5
Hmmm? Mayby its me but neither link played for me. Later Clyde
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 15, 2013 20:18:20 GMT -5
Must be just you, Clyde. Both links worked for me. Now I'm dizzy... Just kidding! Good stuff, Mike.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 16, 2013 7:17:53 GMT -5
Dizzy ? Are you sure?  I missed you Jean. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 16, 2013 9:27:42 GMT -5
Yes, dizzy! Don't get me wrong, I like Mike's videos, and totally agree that you can see things better in a video than in a few static photos. But that moving the camera around quickly while shooting... I do it, too! Actually I do it a lot, LOL!
James, I missed you, too. Hope you had a fun and fruitful adventure!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 16, 2013 11:36:04 GMT -5
LMAO at Jean......I'm new at the video game,I knew as soon as I viewed the video before posting it,that I would get someone a spinning....I'll get better,I promise..LOL Gotta say,they were clear videos though,so thats a start.....
Well James how was your trip?Plus thanks again for the goodie box.I showed Clyde what you sent,he was a drollin' too......Thumbs up to all........
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Post by My Dixie Wrecked on Jul 17, 2013 12:55:30 GMT -5
man i like fossils, never knew i could own them i thought that was all science stuff
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 17, 2013 14:03:04 GMT -5
LOL. Anyone can own fossils. Either by searching them out yourself, or by buying them on ebay. Just google vertebrate fossils for sale, or invertebrate fossils for sale.
A couple of words of warning though, fossils are addicting, (aren't they Mike?), and shy away from fossils coming from Morocco and China. Most of those are either reconstructed fossils, (made up of parts of several fossils), or out and out fakes. Most real fossils don't look perfect.The perfect real specimens are very rare, and very expensive. If a fossil looks perfect, or is listed as museum quality, first check the country it's coming from. There are tons of beautiful fakes out there, along with crooked dealers. If you find a specimen that you're interested in, send Mike (fossilman) or myself a link so we can check it out for you. I can promise that neither of us will try to outbid you and steal it away. We'll give our opinion on the fossil, and an estimate of what your highest bid should be.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 17, 2013 14:13:02 GMT -5
My Dixie Wrecked, this is a fake fossil trilobite from Morocco. I bought it, knowing full well that it was fake so I would have it as a teaching aid for others.  This is an authentic fossil trilobite from a trusted collector/dealer in Bolivia. You can see how much less perfect the authentic specimen is.  Sorry to hijack your original posting Mike. I thought it might be important to give a potential new fossil nut a few pointers. Don |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 17, 2013 18:00:59 GMT -5
Well Don,no worries......... As Don says,stay clear of fossils from Morocco and China,not only from them being pieced together and copies,but it ruined the American market for our fossils in the good Ol' USA!!! Don is right on watching for pieced fossils,I can give a lesson on this subject at 100%,because I do rebuild fossils from other fossil parts (but only for my collection,not for resale)! I'll post a pic here of three of my ammonites,all three Montana finds that I found,two are the real deal,one is pieced (as I said for my own collection only).. Can you tell me "My Dixie Wrecked" which one is pieced and which two are the real deal? I'm sure Don can and James,maybe a few more if I know them like I think I do...LOL I'll be back to see how ya' did.... Great idea Don......Thumbs up  |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 17, 2013 18:04:02 GMT -5
No tellin' guys,lets give some lessons here......Thumbs up! My Dixie Wrecked,your first in line...Guess..
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 19, 2013 10:35:45 GMT -5
Ok guys...............Lets jump on this..Tell me which one is pieced together and how....Thumbs up.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 19, 2013 10:43:19 GMT -5
I could be wrong (probably am!), but I think it's the one on the left. It looks like the symmetry to the spiral is off. Fragments of different species/sizes used? Just a guess... Jean
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 19, 2013 13:55:53 GMT -5
I could be wrong (probably am!), but I think it's the one on the left. It looks like the symmetry to the spiral is off. Fragments of different species/sizes used? Just a guess... Jean Correct,give that "gal" a cigar!!!!! The spiral is off(To much of an arch)(But this was my first try on doing this)(so was hit and miss) and its pieced with smaller fragments towards the top,with filler(ground up ammonite with hardener)..Same species though... As said before,not for resale,just something I like to do and is for my collection only!! Thumbs up I have about five more that I'm doing now on repairs....They will all stay in the family... |
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I missed you Jean.
