08-09-2009, 01:02 AM
This is the third one like this I've seen in the past 6 months. The other two were nickle plated. From the eBay posting:
"За Отличную Стрельбу, НКВД СССР 1940
For Outstanding Shooting, NKVD USSR 1940
Stalin Police Trial Medal
Rare"
Then the seller makes his paradoxical disclaimer:
"Great condition - please see high resolution pictures for more details (feel free to download). Approx 33 mm in diameter, weight is 13 gr., does not stick to magnet (copper?). I am not an expert in medals so authenticity of this item is not guaranteed - you always have 7 days unconditional money back guarantee with ALL items I sell."
Read carefully: authenticity is not guaranteed, but in the very next sentence he says you have a 7-day money back guarantee - which you can't use here because he just said he can't guarantee the authenticity. Verbal gymnastics.:rolleyes:
And if you will, have a look at the ring first. Then, you might recognize the shooter (XX RKKA reverse), the belt buckle star and H&S and then the obligatory "it must be real" NKVD egg on the other side. It is a slap-together job of different dies that at first looks nice, but then you realize its not real, and finally, you look at the MSRP of $168.:laff:yow
The first time I saw one of these, the seller in Poland wanted 195 Euros AND you had to pick it up in person in Jelena Gora. :nono (Probably so he could mug you and get your wallet, too!)
"За Отличную Стрельбу, НКВД СССР 1940
For Outstanding Shooting, NKVD USSR 1940
Stalin Police Trial Medal
Rare"
Then the seller makes his paradoxical disclaimer:
"Great condition - please see high resolution pictures for more details (feel free to download). Approx 33 mm in diameter, weight is 13 gr., does not stick to magnet (copper?). I am not an expert in medals so authenticity of this item is not guaranteed - you always have 7 days unconditional money back guarantee with ALL items I sell."
Read carefully: authenticity is not guaranteed, but in the very next sentence he says you have a 7-day money back guarantee - which you can't use here because he just said he can't guarantee the authenticity. Verbal gymnastics.:rolleyes:
And if you will, have a look at the ring first. Then, you might recognize the shooter (XX RKKA reverse), the belt buckle star and H&S and then the obligatory "it must be real" NKVD egg on the other side. It is a slap-together job of different dies that at first looks nice, but then you realize its not real, and finally, you look at the MSRP of $168.:laff:yow
The first time I saw one of these, the seller in Poland wanted 195 Euros AND you had to pick it up in person in Jelena Gora. :nono (Probably so he could mug you and get your wallet, too!)
Phillip
