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How to Get Fossils Valued?

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  • 29-05-2011 7:50pm
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    Sasquatch76
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    Hi folks,

    I bought a couple of fossils on eBay a few years back now. Just wondering what would be the best way to go about getting them valued?

    Thanks in advance!


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    Wibbs
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    Look at what is currently being asked for same on ebay or other sites. I would say ebay is about the best bet to get a general idea. Unless they're unusual and with provenance they don't seem to climb much compared to other antiquities. The fairly large recent production of fakes doesn't help of course. For example I'd be well dubious of paying much for a morrocan trilobite without independent appraisal.

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    Sasquatch76
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    Thanks Wibbs.

    I did already have a look over the weekend and it seems that prices have risen a bit since I bought them back in 2006, which is why I wanted to get them (megalodon and cave bear tooth) checked out.

    I'll search again looking for as close a match re: size and condition.

    Thanks again :)


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