Sellers who can be trusted

[scook17]

I was wondering if anyone would care to share any bad experiences they have had, with Ebay sellers or soviet medal dealers. I have bought a fair few awards from Ebay along with various internet dealers. Although I've bought each award as an original and not a copy, I suspect I may one or two fakes, but can't be sure.

Like most collectors, I imagine, I depend to a large extent on the honesty of the person who is selling something to describe it correctly, and know what they are selling.

I'm particularly interested in bad experiences, ie buying a fake described as original, because I'd like to know who to avoid.

Kind Regards,
Shane Cook.