11-17-2006, 04:43 PM
Laurent Wrote:I agree with your point of voew (historic importance), but as Marc said duplicates are rarer than original pieces and are normally in better condition.
Laurent,
Thank you for your thoughts. Personally, however, a duplicate remains a duplicate for me. The "rarity" dealers ascribe to such pieces is a creation of their own making which only serves to elevate the bottom line of their bank accounts at the expense of those willing to pay the inflated price.
Personally, I would take a condition 7 or 8 original-issue Order of Glory 1st Class over a condition 9 or 10 duplicate any day.
Regards,
slava1stclass












