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Luke · 03-27-2002, 01:25 PM

Mark, as a relatively new collector, I share your feelings, except maybe those about killing crooked dealers.

That's going a little too far for me; but, having said that, I must admit that I have been very discouraged (and may have felt like killing) after a couple of recent purchases. Fortunately, I figured the problem out and was able to return the fake Lugers during my trial period. In the last case, I believe that the dealer didn't know that it was a fake and that he had been taken by some earlier seller.

Even when you are able to return the Luger to the dealer; however, you are still out $60 - $100 for shipping both ways.

Your sentiment about not collecting Lugers because of the fakes is something I have felt a number of times, however, at this point I am still hopeful. I believe that it was "Tom" on this forum who once wrote that he would not buy a Luger over $3000 unless he personally could verify its history. I believe that is good advice.

Best of luck.

03-27-2002, 01:25 PM	#10
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: ITS JUST NOT WORTH IT!!!!! Mark, as a relatively new collector, I share your feelings, except maybe those about killing crooked dealers. That's going a little too far for me; but, having said that, I must admit that I have been very discouraged (and may have felt like killing) after a couple of recent purchases. Fortunately, I figured the problem out and was able to return the fake Lugers during my trial period. In the last case, I believe that the dealer didn't know that it was a fake and that he had been taken by some earlier seller. Even when you are able to return the Luger to the dealer; however, you are still out $60 - $100 for shipping both ways. Your sentiment about not collecting Lugers because of the fakes is something I have felt a number of times, however, at this point I am still hopeful. I believe that it was "Tom" on this forum who once wrote that he would not buy a Luger over $3000 unless he personally could verify its history. I believe that is good advice. Best of luck.