New Members T Joshua Stark Posted March 30, 2018 New Members Share Posted March 30, 2018 I am preparing to sell a large specimen of Stigmaria, but am not sure of the price range. The specimen was collected from the Penn of eastern Kentucky, and measures a continuous 7'2" or so. The portion recovered above the shale bed is quite detailed and black in color, while the portion recovered within the shale will require some prep. In the photo, the item is the longer bottom specimen. Might someone provide me with a ballpark valuation of this item? STIGMARIA ROOT.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, T Joshua Stark said: I am preparing to sell a large specimen of Stigmaria, but am not sure of the price range. The specimen was collected from the Penn of eastern Kentucky, and measures a continuous 7'2" or so. The portion recovered above the shale bed is quite detailed and black in color, while the portion recovered within the shale will require some prep. In the photo, the item is the longer bottom specimen. Might someone provide me with a ballpark valuation of this item? STIGMARIA ROOT.pdf I'm sorry, but as per forum rules we can't offer valuation here. I can only suggest that you see how much comparable pieces sell for elsewhere and that might answer your question. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I would suggest checking online retailers for similar items. On the whole, plant fossils are not nearly as much in demand as other fossils - crabs, shark teeth, dino material, trilobites, fish, etc. Root fossils are probably less in demand than Ferns, leaves, etc. I would venture to say it probably will not sell at a high price. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Welcome to TFF! It's nice piece, i think. It'll be worth something to somebody. Good luck! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 The length is what makes this one special, and that also will limit the number of buyers (clap if you have room to display it: <crickets> ) I do think it's plenty cool. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I read they have actually collected chemicals from fossilized plant material. It should be valuable to the right person or institution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members T Joshua Stark Posted March 30, 2018 Author New Members Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thanks for the reply. Based upon the sale of smaller pieces, it looks like a range of $20-$30 per inch, contingent upon specimen quality. I'd figure there might be a premium for much larger specimens. Got a range now - appreciate the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 3/30/2018 at 2:08 PM, T Joshua Stark said: Thanks for the reply. Based upon the sale of smaller pieces, it looks like a range of $20-$30 per inch, contingent upon specimen quality. I'd figure there might be a premium for much larger specimens. Got a range now - appreciate the suggestion. You might keep an eye on the others - see how long they sit around for. I'm not sure they will actually sell at those prices. Also, ... good luck with finding a shipping container for yours. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Maybe it wouldn't be valuable to the right person or institution. If an institution would even want it. I am learning to be cautious about making statements. I thought such a large specimen would be valuable, but actually have no clue as to what fossils sell for. I haven't bought or sold any ever. I seem to see people want to find something worth a bunch of money. I want them to too! Sorry if my statement turns out to be misleading! I would imagine it's worth what get for it. I think the proper marketing would be of tangible value. Just the name is cool: STIG ROOT. Abbreviations are for coolness).Find out about the what the chemical composition is It's really amazing The more defined the definition is, the more amazing it gets. You could market it as "THE ROOT". Anyway I wish you the best of success! I hope it turns out to be something very valuable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Also it would be something cool for an entry way in an office, or the wall in front of a elevators. With a cool name tag below it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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