As kids, especially male, we are all into things like dinosaurs, space, military toys and more. I still remember going to the cinema to watch Jurassic Park in 1993, the first Jurassic Park. And what are the best birthday or Christmas gifts for a male kid? None other than a real fossil, this will bring the spark in the kids eye when he opens the gift box.
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Below are some reputable websites that sell fossils online. From as cheap as USD9 to thousands of dollars, depending on your budget. When in doubt of the company’s reputation or if they are selling fakes, you can always google the company names together with the ‘fake’ keywords. Comb Twitter, Facebook, Google Maps or any website where people can drop reviews.
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For those wondering, I did purchase a fossil Megalodon tooth from FossilEra. I am not making an endorsement on which site is better. The tooth I bought is of lower value due to the broken edges, which is reasonable for me as I bought it for my son.
1. FossilEra
FossilEra is the largest online retailer of authentic fossil specimens, and the most well known in the industry. They really have some quality fossils for sale. The prices may be a little on the expensive side because of their reputation, so far, I could not find any website or online article claiming any buyers received fake fossils from them.
Whether you are a passionate collector or looking for a unique gift you can find it in their diverse selection of fossils for sale as gifts for kids or collectors items for companies. With over 15,000 five star customer reviews, a commitment to customer satisfaction and a thirty day return policy you can buy fossils from them with confidence. They take pride in providing high quality, accurately described, real fossils for sale and guarantee the authenticity of everything that they sell. They sells:
- Trilobites
- Megalodon Teeth
- Ammonites
- Dinosaur Teeth
- Fish Fossils
- Dinosaur Fossils
- Reptile & Amphibian Fossils
- Echinoderm Fossils
- Amber
- Petrified Wood
- Plant Fossils
- Fossil Shark Teeth
- Bulk Fossils For Sale
- Ammolite
- Meteorites
- Pallasite Meteorites
- Iron Meteorites
- Lunar Meteorites / Moon Rocks
- Martian Meteorites / Mars Rocks
- Tektites & Impactites
- Moldavite
- Minerals & Crystals
- Geodes
- Amethyst
- Fluorite
- Pyrite
- Beautiful Agates
- Labradorite
2. Fossil Shack
Fossilshack is run by very knowledgeable people, Seth and Rachelle Sorensen. Although their website appears somewhat outdated, they are very reliable. Here you can find varied fossils, from huge mammoth tusks, and turtles, costing thousands, to spinosaurus, raptor and pterosaur teeth. These are even sold in packs of four at better prices too.
They have worked with the American Museum of Natural History, Fossil Butte National Monument, The Bone Museum, Lee Kong Chian museum, Utah Valley University and others.
3. Fossils For Sale
They provide fast shipping, very well packaged fossils, and good quality customer service too. This site offers some great fossils and crystals, mainly small, handheld ones. Here you can find lots of ammonite fossils, dinosaur and megalodon teeth, although on the small side, trilobites, Sahara Devonian Horn Coral Sets, Echinolampas hoffmani Miocene Echinoids from Morocco, Faringdon Sponge sets, Eupatagus Echinoids from USA, Mammoth Hair & Tusk Sets, Neolithic Eiffel Style Arrowheads from Sahara, Abelisaur Raptor Teeth, Siroccopteryx Pterosaur Teeth, Zarafasaurus oceanis Plesiosaur Teeth, and more.
4. Fossils UK
Fossils UK claims to have the UK’s best and largest selection of fossils for sale. The company is founded by Byron Blessed, he has both an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Geology from Cardiff University, as well as a Master’s of Science degree in Palaeobiology from Bristol University.
According to the website, free postage is offered for orders over 50 pounds to the UK and Europe. They have been selling fossils online and in the store for over 20 years. Which means they are probably doing something right and not selling fakes as with today’s social media, you can easily google for their reputation. They source their fossil from:
- Tucson fossil and mineral show, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- FossilienBorse, Leinfelden, Stuttgart, Germany
- St. Marie-aux-Mines Fossil and Mineral Show, Alsace, France
- Munich Fossil and Mineral Show, Munich, Germany
- Essex Fossil and Mineral Show, Romford, Essex, England
- Oxford Fossil and Mineral Show, Kidlington, Oxford, England
- Bakewell Fossil and Mineral Show, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
- Scarborough fossil festival, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
5. Indiana9 Fossils & Prehistoric Fossils
Indiana9 Fossils & Prehistoric Fossils is a family owned and operated business that has its headquarters located outside of DeSoto, Missouri. From the hand of a Permian era amphibian, to the full fossilised skeleton of a permian reptile, various trilobites, dinosaur teeth and much more. Quality is tops, and service too. Prices can be high for the high end fossils, but hey, they are certified fossils.
Buy real authentic fossils from the home of the world’s largest selection of Genuine Fossils & Meteorites, Artifacts, Collectibles, Crystals, dinosaur eggs, megalodon teeth, amber and many more for sale, and all under one roof since 1997!
6. Jako’s Fossils Emporium
Jako’s Fossils Emporium goal on this site is to make the wonders of paleontology accessible to everyone. Both with quality fossils at low prices and with tidbits of advice on how to engage in paleontology! He offers a variety of educational collections with detailed fact sheets geared specifically to help learn and understand our prehistoric past as well as dig kits with authentic fossils and sediment from world renowned formations so anyone can experience some of the best fossil sites in the world from the comfort of their home!
Every item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity which includes information such as the species, age, and location the specimen was found. Aside from fossil merchandise, he posts information on paleontology, fossil collection and identification, and guiding people at fossil locations.
