A 10-foot long, 6-foot high dinosaur fossil is set to be auctioned off at Sotheby’s on July 16. The Ceratosaurus skeleton, which dates back an astonishing 150 million years, boasts a “virtually complete skull” of the juvenile dinosaur it once was. Originally excavated in Wyoming in 1996, the fossil has been acquired by various institutions before being put up for sale.
The auction is expected to start at $2.5 million, with prices potentially reaching $4-6 million. However, instead of letting it go to a private collector, its owner suggests charging admission for the neighborhood to see the dinosaur. At $10 per ticket, this could be a viable option for those interested in witnessing history.
The allure of owning such an ancient relic is undeniable, particularly for fans of sports and entertainment like NFL Sundays. For “normal Joes” who can’t afford luxury mansions or private auctions, having a piece of the past to call their own seems like a more accessible dream come true.
Source: https://www.outkick.com/culture/dinosaur-skeleton-up-auction-we-need-buy