Faked Groups - Page 2

Nota Bene · 12-27-2002, 11:34 AM

Tal,

Good question, I don't know, but making counterfeit items certainly is.

Alexei

Nota Bene · 12-28-2002, 01:30 PM

Gentlemen,

One of the Forum members had asked me about this group some time ago, and had sent me more detailed scans. Apparently he had returned it to the seller. The seller says that the serial numbers of the medals are only a few digits apart, yet one medal is very worn, and the other one is not. On top of it these are type 2, var. 3 medals, that are not supposed to be serial numbered in the first place. The serial number on the OGPW was also changed.

Alexei

yolkin · 12-28-2002, 06:50 PM

Tal,

thank you! I was actually considering bidding on this group. The seller seems to be legitimate due to his numerous other auctions...

Should have asked, I guess...

Thank you,

Eric

McLenin · 12-29-2002, 08:52 AM

I know who bought the group and have seen it close up. It could fool some people (but not Alexei :) ) The OPW is very well engraved, but the wrong style for the serial number range. It's a real pity as the group is to a woman and so could be interesting what with the Bravery medals being only a few apart. The Order book is genuine.
The seller refuded the money without problems and (to me) his other auctions look fine.

McL

Nota Bene · 12-29-2002, 12:10 PM

Well... he knows this group is faked and is still selling it :mad:

Alexei

12-28-2002, 06:50 PM	#13
yolkin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 46 Posts: 206	Thanks...Very Timely! Tal, thank you! I was actually considering bidding on this group. The seller seems to be legitimate due to his numerous other auctions... Should have asked, I guess... Thank you, Eric

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12-27-2002, 11:34 AM	#11
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Tal, Good question, I don't know, but making counterfeit items certainly is. Alexei

12-29-2002, 08:52 AM	#14
McLenin Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bonnie Scotland Age: 58 Posts: 56	I know who bought the group and have seen it close up. It could fool some people (but not Alexei :) ) The OPW is very well engraved, but the wrong style for the serial number range. It's a real pity as the group is to a woman and so could be interesting what with the Bravery medals being only a few apart. The Order book is genuine. The seller refuded the money without problems and (to me) his other auctions look fine. McL

12-29-2002, 12:10 PM	#15
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Well... he knows this group is faked and is still selling it :mad: Alexei

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