Dissinformation - Page 5

alconlon · 06-23-2002, 05:36 PM

Alexei,

I agree with you that the seller should describe the item as best that they are able to,but in the end it is the buyers responsibility to know what he is buying.

Last year I saw an Order of the Great Patrotic War 1st Class sell on Ebay for almost $100.00 and this was for a Type3 1985 issue. This was the result of several bidders with incomplete knowledge believing this was a WWII issue.This is the fault of the bidders not the seller.

Happy huntig.

Thanks,Al

Nota Bene · 06-23-2002, 05:48 PM

Al and Ed,

Of course ultimately it's Caveat Emptor.

Still in case of this type 3 the seller should've taken time to study the item he is selling. If it was described as a WWII Order then I believe it was misrepresented.

Alexei

alconlon · 06-23-2002, 05:58 PM

Alexei,

If I remember correctly the GPW was listed as a GPW 1st class without reference to WWII or 1985 issue.There were photos obverse and reverse and it was clearly a type 3.The serial number was also a clear give away.

Happy hunting.

Thanks,Al

Nota Bene · 06-23-2002, 09:54 PM

Al,

Well, all I can say is my usual - buy from a reputable dealer!

Alexei

Tal Inbar · 06-24-2002, 04:44 PM

To the seller on ebay who offer an order of Lenin and say:

"Soviet Order of Lenin.............

This treasure appraised in the range of $9,000-$10,000. "

:mad: :mad: :mad:

Nota Bene · 06-25-2002, 12:11 PM

Tal,

Now, that's something new! And who exactly apprised it?

Alexei

new world · 06-25-2002, 10:19 PM

Well, if the seller is so confident on his appraisal, we'd all better sell some of our Lenins to him.

I don't need him to pay me the $10,000 - I'll be happy with the half of what "it's worth" :D

new world · 06-26-2002, 05:47 AM

Hurry up and make sure you don't miss this "treasure" on eBay! :mad:

"Order of Best WORKER Soviet Russian WWII

Old Soviet/Russian Order of Best Worker was awarded during WWII for gallantry in Work for Front. Attached with ribbon, beautifully made of pure silver, measures 3 3/4", ribbon has wear due to age. "

Another example of disinformation for Veteran of Labor medal. Starting bid $24.00 :(

Nota Bene · 06-26-2002, 12:17 PM

Just makes me wonder how can you confuse an aluminum medal with "pure silver", unless it's a deliberate lie.

Alexei

new world · 06-27-2002, 11:21 AM

This one is totally wrong:

"Russian Gold Medal awarded to soliders for getting Germans out of Belgium during WWII. Back dated: 20 October 1944. Good condition":confused:

That's how the seller describes Belgrade medal.

I think it's the same seller that was offering "Gold" Lenin medal.

06-24-2002, 04:44 PM	#45
Tal Inbar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Israel Age: 55 Posts: 2,302	The torch of dissinformation was transfered To the seller on ebay who offer an order of Lenin and say: "Soviet Order of Lenin............. This treasure appraised in the range of $9,000-$10,000. " :mad: :mad: :mad:

06-26-2002, 05:47 AM	#48
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	Another eBay "classic" Hurry up and make sure you don't miss this "treasure" on eBay! :mad: "Order of Best WORKER Soviet Russian WWII Old Soviet/Russian Order of Best Worker was awarded during WWII for gallantry in Work for Front. Attached with ribbon, beautifully made of pure silver, measures 3 3/4", ribbon has wear due to age. " Another example of disinformation for Veteran of Labor medal. Starting bid $24.00 :(

06-23-2002, 05:36 PM	#41
alconlon Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brockton,MA Age: 67 Posts: 37	Alexei, I agree with you that the seller should describe the item as best that they are able to,but in the end it is the buyers responsibility to know what he is buying. Last year I saw an Order of the Great Patrotic War 1st Class sell on Ebay for almost $100.00 and this was for a Type3 1985 issue. This was the result of several bidders with incomplete knowledge believing this was a WWII issue.This is the fault of the bidders not the seller. Happy huntig. Thanks,Al

06-23-2002, 05:48 PM	#42
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Al and Ed, Of course ultimately it's Caveat Emptor. Still in case of this type 3 the seller should've taken time to study the item he is selling. If it was described as a WWII Order then I believe it was misrepresented. Alexei

06-23-2002, 05:58 PM	#43
alconlon Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brockton,MA Age: 67 Posts: 37	Alexei, If I remember correctly the GPW was listed as a GPW 1st class without reference to WWII or 1985 issue.There were photos obverse and reverse and it was clearly a type 3.The serial number was also a clear give away. Happy hunting. Thanks,Al

06-23-2002, 09:54 PM	#44
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Al, Well, all I can say is my usual - buy from a reputable dealer! Alexei

06-25-2002, 12:11 PM	#46
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Tal, Now, that's something new! And who exactly apprised it? Alexei

06-25-2002, 10:19 PM	#47
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	Well, if the seller is so confident on his appraisal, we'd all better sell some of our Lenins to him. I don't need him to pay me the $10,000 - I'll be happy with the half of what "it's worth" :D

06-26-2002, 12:17 PM	#49
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Just makes me wonder how can you confuse an aluminum medal with "pure silver", unless it's a deliberate lie. Alexei

06-27-2002, 11:21 AM	#50
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	This one is totally wrong: "Russian Gold Medal awarded to soliders for getting Germans out of Belgium during WWII. Back dated: 20 October 1944. Good condition":confused: That's how the seller describes Belgrade medal. I think it's the same seller that was offering "Gold" Lenin medal.

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