Fake KGB and "Egg" Badges

[Lapa]

I should add that I get the same response, often, from sellers of minor, legitimite items. So while it might be an indication of suspect behavior it also shows how lazy many of us are. ;)

Eric,

When a bugger asks you for 150 detailed scans of a $0.25 badge, I can understand that you send him play marbles, and I would most likely encourage and applaud. Now, when you are dealing with higher-end stuff that carries a substantial price tag, this attitude is simply not acceptable. If you are serious about selling and what you are selling, then it comes with the job. In this case, I do not even give the benefit of the doubt to such a seller: he doesn't want to show me what I need to see because he knows that what he sells is not the real enchilada (sorry guys, I've been hanging in the SF Mission District for waaaaaay too long... :D).

Perhaps Marc can tell us why he doesn't like it? and also it doesn't bode well if the seller won't co operate. This is not my area either, but the seller has a good rep.

Brendan,

I'll start by the end here. EBay reputation is, well, I am not sure how to put it mildly, but let's just say, at best, questionable. Known peddlers of fakes proudly display a 100% feedback level. The eBay system is flawed from conception, so relying on feedback remains an exercise somewhat alike playing Russian roulette.

Now, why don't I like this set. First and foremost, some sort of uneasy gut feeling (I know, not very scientific, but this "gut feeling" has so far kept me mostly out of major boo-boo). Now, to be more constructive, here are some more concrete points:
. the "certificate" has an inkjet/laser printing appearance, using an unusual font-type and iconography
. the box is definitely not a MD product
. overall manufacture quality for a LMD product is off IMHO, especially for an order from such a high-end organization
That may not amount to much, but if it were my money, I would not put it in this "thing" :thumbsdown

Marc