07-01-2011, 06:41 AM
medals73 Wrote:Yes, and keep in mind that the forum's focus is on FAKES (and all medals are assumed to be fake until passed upon with or without evidence) and on single medals (NOT groups).
Ed,
You have a strange outlook on things here. I can't talk for the others, but personally, I am interested in originals, not fakes. However, in order to keep collecting in this area and enjoying it, one has to learn how to differenciate the real thing from the sh###y one (and I believe that you have personally perused, at least a few times, the knowledge that others have acquired in this area).
Unfortunatly, given the quality and quantity of fakes today, one must assume that a piece is fake until it can be shown otherwise. IMHO, taking the opposite approach would simply expose oneself to humongous amount of grief, aggravation and disappointment.
I know that for you research is paramount, and I respect that. I would simply appreciate if you'd extend the same courtesy to people having differing interests and focuses.
Marc
PS: did you ever consider that, without those focusing only on what you derogatorily call "pieces of metal", you might be researching fake awards :rolleyes:
