|
vBClassified Featured Listings | ||||||
|
|
Fake Titles Questions, answers and General Information pertaining to fakes and copies of Title Awards and related items. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-06-2015, 05:27 PM | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Age: 54
Posts: 36
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
Good, bad?
Better to ask before bidding. |
Sponsored Links |
07-06-2015, 05:43 PM | #2 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 95
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
It doesn't look bad from the start but I wonder what the dings on the obverse are. Do you have the weight and measurements?
__________________
Up to 3 pictures may be added to a post. |
07-06-2015, 05:48 PM | #3 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Age: 54
Posts: 36
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
Supposedly it's: "Width: 30.61 mm Weight: 21.59 gram"
I'm very cautious about these medals, but really, really want one ;) Unfortunately all I've seen have been fakes. |
07-06-2015, 05:52 PM | #4 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 92
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
Before you can even think about the authenticy of this piece, you must consider the following:
1. The source of this HSU. Did you obtain it directly from the veteran? Or did you buy it on eBay from a seller you've never done business with before? 2. Is there any accompanying award booklet? We need to see the entire medal including the front and back of the suspension. Just looking at 2 photos doesn't tell me much. We need the background of this medal and how you obtained it. There are too many fakes out there. Be careful! |
07-06-2015, 06:03 PM | #5 | |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 95
|
Quote:
Henry Sakaida;299160]Before you can even think about the authenticy of this piece, you must consider the following: 1. The source of this HSU. Did you obtain it directly from the veteran? Or did you buy it on eBay from a seller you've never done business with before? 2. Is there any accompanying award booklet? We need to see the entire medal including the front and back of the suspension. Just looking at 2 photos doesn't tell me much. We need the background of this medal and how you obtained it. There are too many fakes out there. Be careful! True!
__________________
Up to 3 pictures may be added to a post. |
|
07-06-2015, 06:07 PM | #6 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 92
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
If you do not know the person who is selling you the medal, walk away.
If it turns out to be a fake, you can never get your money back. Don't worry, there are plenty of suckers out there who are willing to take a chance in the hope that it is real. Is it being sold on eBay? If so, were is it from ? The former Baltic republics which are well known for producing good and bad quality fakes? Ukraine? Russia? And please stop to think. It is illegal to export such items. So are you willing to pay big money and not receive it because it was "confiscated" by their customs? Did the seller say that he will refund your money if it is confiscated by his customs? And what happens if he ships you the registered packet, and you receive a HSU copy or nothing at all? He can claim that you signed for it and received it, and now you are making false accusations that he just shipped you a copy. If you really want a legitimate HSU, but from a reputable dealer like Igor M. His entire business depends upon honesty. Once word gets to that he has sold a fake, his business is finished. Kaput! He makes damn sure that he doesn't buy a fake to resell. Very bad for business. Or buy from a collector who has a reputation for honesty. Go attend collector shows and talk to dealers and collectors. Educate yourself. And expect to pay anywhere from $7000+ for a real HSU. Back in the mid 1990s, they were plentiful and reasonably priced. Not today. Hero of Socialist Labor is reasonably priced and available, but everyone wants combat HSUs. If you are under pressure to buy, I would pass. Don't take a chance. If you want a sure thing, go buy from a trusted dealer with a money back guarantee. There are quite a few people on this website who can advise you. |
07-06-2015, 06:11 PM | #7 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Age: 54
Posts: 36
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
Thank you for sound advice.
I will rather wait until the right one turns up, from a dealer or collector of good standing. Thank you again. |
07-06-2015, 06:12 PM | #8 | |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 95
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
Quote:
__________________
Up to 3 pictures may be added to a post. |
|
07-06-2015, 06:24 PM | #9 |
Forum Administrator
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Deep In The Archives.
Age: 17
Posts: 12,074
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
One has to consider the falling value of the rouble, certainly adds motivation - the price of many Soviets awards are dropping significantly.
__________________
"Signed with his own rubber stamp" |
07-06-2015, 06:27 PM | #10 | |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 92
|
Re: Fake Hero of the Soviet Union Medals
Quote:
What's mostly on the market today are orders and medals that are already here, being sold off because the collector wants to downsize or wants to trade up, or needs to sell because they are getting out of the hobby and getting into something else, or needs to sell for medical care or getting a RV, boat, etc. |
|
Bookmarks |
Tags |
fake hsu |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Fake Hero of Socialist Labor Medals. | USSR | Fake Titles | 6 | 01-23-2014 11:20 AM |
Double Volume Hero of Soviet Union set | desantnik | Soviet Militaria For Sale Archive | 1 | 12-09-2007 09:00 AM |
Hero of the Soviet Union - children | Soviet | General Talk Archive | 2 | 10-03-2005 12:21 PM |
Us Army 3 Day Assault Pack With Waist Pack, Ifak Pouch, Mag Pouch And Fb Pouch
$29.99
NWT US Army Combat Pants Trousers Insect Shield Bluewater Multicam OCP LARGE
$64.99
US Army AF Combat Pants Medium Regular OCP Camo Uniform Unisex Multicam Ripstop
$18.95
US Army Rifleman Kit 15 Pieces Minimum Assault Pack, Vest, Waist Pack & More
$40.00
US Army Claymore Mine Replica M18-A2
$18.99
Massif Multicam OCP Army Combat Shirt XL (FR) #56L
$17.99
US ARMY ACU ASSAULT PACK 3 DAY MOLLE II BACKPACK Made in USA with Stiffiner
$34.90
US Army Molle II Fighting Load Carrier Vest FLC LBV Tactical Desert Camo
$15.50
US Army MOLLE II 3 Day Assault Pack Includes Stiffener & FoamCore Backing ACU
$19.99
DAMAGED US Army Rifleman Set System ACU UCP Camo Assault Pack Pouches Vest
$39.95