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Re: Parotodus benedeni

Posted by Dick Grier on January 10, 1999 at 06:06:14:

In Reply to: Parotodus benedini posted by The Dire Puppy on January 09, 1999 at 17:59:39:

: I am currently gathering specimens/ donations for an elasmobranch fossil exhibit.
: I have a couple of potential donors lined up for specimens of P. benedini.
: Can anyone give me the going rates for their teeth, say in the 1.5 to 2.5 inch range, for tax purposes?
: Thanks in advance,
: Puppy

Dear Puppy,

Parotodus benedeni are considered rare on a worldwide basis. Immaculate Pliocene specimens in this size range such as those from Lee Creek go for $75-150 per specimen; waterworn Oligo-Miocene specimens such as those from the Cooper River, SC go for about $50-75.
Waterworn examples from Cadzand, Netherlands are significantly less, maybe $30-40. I hope that this helps.

Dick


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