eBay, Selling, Buying and Issues.

[deValcourt]

I wrote to the fellow selling the "ORBL screw back." I just couldn't help myself. I, on the other hand, was no where near as diplomatic as Eric.

I saw that it was such an obvious fake that I wrote: "Are you aware that the item you are attempting to sell is not only a fake, but a very bad one made from a much later ORBL by someone hoping to find a fool and his money?"

He responded (apparently after not actually reading or understanding what I wrote: "Hello my Dear Friend
I am not the expert like you are and I am selling my collection and I have never written in auction description that the item is original . I remember clearly that I payed very decent money for it . You are telling me that I can not sell it . Who the freak are you ? I can tell you only one thing that I am not looking for a fool , they come up on their own with idiotic accusations . Please mind your own business."

And if this statement is taken at face value and nothing else, then he is admitting that he knows the item is a fake and is still hoping to find a sucker who doesn't notice (as he points out) that he does not list the item as an original and therefore it is the buyer's fault for bidding in the first place. You may also note that not once did I mention anything about him not having the right to sell it.

Regardless, he has several other crude fakes for sale at incredible prices (incredibly high) - including a Xth anniversary of the RSFSR Militia badge that is practically one piece, stamped with little maker marks added on the center area of the reverse. He actually says this one is original and made from silver with a "beautiful patina" - which is the green corrosion you often seen on most copper and many brass-based awards.

Well, "freak" you too, buddy.:veggiedance These purveyors of crap sure are sensitive about their fakes.

Phillip