02-21-2003, 08:22 AM
Doug,
I am flattered that someone is actually using my typology. But it worked as I knew exactly what you meant.
First, be very, very careful as these badges, especially var 3 (KGB) and 4 (blank) are very, very frequently faked!! It should be a very nice quality piece. It is of stamped brass and the stamping should be deep and clear. The fakes are too shallow or look worn but are actually just a bad stamp. Also the fakes tend to be flatter than the genuine which are more curved in shape.
Be very suspicious as I would say without exageration that 90% of these are fake.
If genuine I would say $75-100 is a fair price. This is mostly because the majority are fake.
Be suspicious if offered it in the $10-30 range.
Shawn
I am flattered that someone is actually using my typology. But it worked as I knew exactly what you meant.
First, be very, very careful as these badges, especially var 3 (KGB) and 4 (blank) are very, very frequently faked!! It should be a very nice quality piece. It is of stamped brass and the stamping should be deep and clear. The fakes are too shallow or look worn but are actually just a bad stamp. Also the fakes tend to be flatter than the genuine which are more curved in shape.
Be very suspicious as I would say without exageration that 90% of these are fake.
If genuine I would say $75-100 is a fair price. This is mostly because the majority are fake.
Be suspicious if offered it in the $10-30 range.
Shawn
