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Frequently Asked Questions
Who buys these fossil replicas?
Everyone! Our replicas are used for study in major colleges and universities, displayed in museums throughout the world, and collected by people with a love of natural history. They are collected by paleontologists, artists, doctors, natural history buffs, dentists and those with an appreciation for the Earth’s past. Whether used for study or display, our replicas are known worldwide as the best available.
Do you accept purchase orders?
We happily accept purchase orders from accredited schools. Schools can place orders online by indicating the payment method of "purchase order" during the checkout process. Your order will be processed once we confirm your purchase order. Please note that purchase orders will only be approved if the order is shipped to a school address. Once your order is shipped, we will send an invoice to your school for payment. Standard net 30 terms apply.
How quickly can I get my order?
We usually ship within 10 days from your order date, much faster than the standard 4-6 weeks from other companies. Please order early during the holidays. Items shipped to the lower 48 United States through $10 flat-rate shipping offers are shipped via UPS. Our resin replicas ship through USPS Priority Mail.
Why are some replicas offered with a choice of finishes?
The color of various fossils is determined by the original sediment in which the fossil was found. During the fossilization process an object absorbs the various minerals which are contained in the dirt surrounding it. Most Skullduggery replicas are finished with a color which is very close to the original's color. Fossil skulls which were found in the La Brea Tar Pit are the only replicas which come in two choices of finish. These skulls are of the Saber Tooth Cat, American Lion, and the Dire Wolf. The originals of these skulls took on the color of dark tar. The teeth are slightly discolored and contrast dramatically with the surrounding bone. This treatment gives the fossil the appearance of have been recovered from the Tar Pits (Tar Pit Finish). Because these skulls have also been found in sediment that was not tar, they are available in a lighter finish (Antique). Our customers have a choice as to which finish they prefer. The tar pit finish provides a dramatic feeling while the antique creates a more subdued aura. The choice is yours!
How do I buy another stand?
You have the option of purchasing most of our skull models with a display stand. If you already own the skull, but need the stand, we can get that for you, too! Click this link: Display Stand. Just let us know which skull you would like the stand to fit, and we will ship a custom display stand to you. The stands which are available for most Skullduggery skull replicas are made of a finely finished oak base with an acrylic post for display. Also included is an attractive brass identification plaque.
Why purchase from SkullGallery?
Our skull and fossil replicas are the best in the industry. They are used in university classrooms by students and professors, medical offices, and museums. You will be impressed by our products. We have a 60 day money-back guarantee! We want you to fully enjoy the value of the products we offer, and so we do everything within our power to take care of you. As an exclusively internet company, our low overhead means we can offer you the best pricing on these museum-quality models. You’ll be amazed by the quality and craftsmanship of these replicas. You won’t find a lower price, and if you do, we will match their price. Standard shipping is $10 per order in the contiguous United States.
Why purchase a Skullduggery skull?
30 years of quality! Since 1978, Skullduggery has produced and distributed museum quality fossil replicas to museums and natural history enthusiasts throughout the world. The majority of replicas manufactured by Skullduggery are molded from original fossil material housed at major museums throughout the country. From the original specimen they create a detailed mold and then hand cast a full-size replica. Their proprietary molding and casting process duplicates the intricate details of the original with remarkable accuracy; the sutures, muscle origins and fine cranial pitting is clearly visible. Educational booklets are included for most of the models.
Once a fossil specimen is secured, we make a full-size, detailed mold of the piece. Then we produce museum quality, durable casts made of PerfectCast™ that accurately depicts the look and feel of the original fossil. Each cast is hand detailed and hand finished to create the most authentic fossil replica possible. Their proprietary molding and casting processes duplicate the intricate details of the original fossil with incredible precision. All of the sutures, muscle origins and fine cranial pitting are clearly visible. With Skullduggery museum quality replicas you get the quality of original fossil material combined with the affordability of replicas.
Does SkullGallery sell original fossils?
It is our long standing policy that we never sell original fossil material. Professionals and well trained amateurs can learn a great deal from studying fossils and the sites from which they are found. Unfortunately the selling of real fossil material to the highest bidders has created an atmosphere for the destruction of valuable scientific data. Many untrained fossil hunters, who hunt for profit, risk the destruction of an important discovery in order to find valuable fossils to be sold on the open market. Once the fossils are sold to individual collectors they are out of reach and view of the general public. They are no longer available for exhibit in museums. With Skullduggery Fossil Replicas, a collector can own a fossil replica that is identical to the original. The originals we replicate are safely housed in museums throughout the world. They are available to be seen and studied by everyone who visits those museums!
Museum of Geology, Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, Raymond M. Alf Museum, Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History, San Diego Museum of Man, Peabody Museum of Natural History, College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum. Skullduggery pays royalties to each of these museums for use of the original fossils for reproductions.
How long has SkullGallery been in business?
We've been here for six years, and don’t plan on going anywhere!
