07-24-2004, 05:32 PM
I have visited Latvia with my wife every two years for the past 10 years. I have not seen too many fakes. The couple of "antique dealers" and medal enthusiasts I have bought from in both Riga and Daugavpils are aware of the sensitivities of fakes and all knew of Paul McDaniel. I have bought many expensive Soviet orders and medals from Latvia (at very reasonable prices) and have not had one turned back as a fake from Paul.
However, Estonia is a different story. There was not one store I went to that didn't carry fakes selling them as real. It was scary.
I guess, like always, know who you are buying from and educate yourself the best you can as to how to spot fakes.
Maybe I have just been lucky.
Rick
However, Estonia is a different story. There was not one store I went to that didn't carry fakes selling them as real. It was scary.
I guess, like always, know who you are buying from and educate yourself the best you can as to how to spot fakes.
Maybe I have just been lucky.
Rick












