FAKE SHRIMP AND LOBSTER FOSSILS

FAKE FOSSIL LOBSTER

The above two images show two "fossils" that are nothing more than pretty painted pictures of fossils. The slab does not possess ANY fossil and is a blank rock sheet. It is a 100% fake specimen. The price of these "masterpieces" usually sell for around $20 to $50. Cheap? You can get nicer paintings at a local art festival for less than that. Compare it to the ultra-rare and completely authentic specimen below.

GENUINE FOSSIL LOBSTER

This is a very rare specimen shown directly above and one we currently offer here > CR2-003. It is completely genuine and extremely uncommon in this state of preservation. The high quality image of the close-up shows anatomical features that are perfectly preserved and lacking in the fake specimen. Without these close-ups, to the untrained collector, both appear similar. The price of $995 for this GENUINE RARE FOSSIL cannot be compared to fake artistic renderings on blank limestone slabs. Quality will cost you, like anything in life.

Only the most experienced fossil dealers who possess necessary test and preparation equipment and who are EXTENSIVELY EXPERIENCED WITH ALL TECHNIQUES OF FOSSIL RESTORATION AND FABRICATION should be trusted to know the difference when it comes to fake fossils of ANY source or type! Very, very few fossil dealers have any more knowledge in this than the very customers that rely on them! Do NOT be afraid to ask your fossil dealer about his or her PERSONAL and immediate experience in fossil preparation, restoration and fabrication. If they tell you they do not PERSONALLY possess MANY YEARS OF EXTENSIVE first-hand experience in artistic techniques and application in fossil fabrication and restoration, and that they are relying on THEIR sources, avoid these dealers at all costs!!! These fossil dealers likely have several specimen in their inventory that they have no clue as to their true authenticity regardless of any guarantee or assurances that they will provide you.