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Sauropods fossil prices
The typical Sauropods fossil sells for $995, with most changing hands between $425 and $3,250. Based on 303 prices observed across dealers and auction houses since 2019.
Sauropods prices by type
| Type | Prices tracked | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| bone | 300 | $995 | $75 – $50,000 |
| claw | 3 | $16,000 | $16,000 – $16,000 |
Sauropods price history by year
| Year | Median price | Prices tracked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $435 | 26 |
| 2020 | $695 | 14 |
| 2021 | $365 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,295 | 31 |
| 2024 | $1,050 | 25 |
| 2025 | $795 | 30 |
| 2026 | $1,150 | 162 |
Recently tracked Sauropods specimens
| Specimen | Type | Size | Price | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite of 5 Sauropod Dinosaur Vertebrae - 58” | bone | — | $50,000 | 2026-08-16 |
| 22.4" Sauropod (Barosaurus) Caudal Vertebra w/ Metal Stand - Wyoming | bone | 22.4 in | $11,750 | 2026-08-16 |
| Mounted Sauropod Caudal Vertebrae | bone | — | $4,800 | 2026-08-16 |
| 13" Fossil Sauropod Caudal Vertebra with Metal Stand - Colorado | bone | 13 in | $3,450 | 2026-08-16 |
| 9.9" Fossil Camarasaurus Caudal Vertebra with Metal Stand - Colorado | bone | 9.9 in | $3,450 | 2026-08-16 |
| 14.8" Fossil Sauropod Caudal Vertebra with Metal Stand - Colorado | bone | 14.8 in | $3,250 | 2026-08-16 |
| 10.3" Sauropod (Barosaurus?) Caudal Vertebra w/ Metal Stand - Wyoming | bone | 10.3 in | $2,750 | 2026-08-16 |
| 7.7" Polished Sauropod Limb Bone (Gembone) Section - New Mexico partial | bone | 7.7 in | $795 | 2026-08-16 |
How much are Sauropods worth?
Size drives most of the price. For a figure on a specific specimen, the valuation tool fits the same model to its size, condition and variety. Every number behind this page is a listed or realised price, re-scraped weekly; the methodology sets out how they're fitted.