Fraud? & Phony?

[tom]

Fellow Toggle Top Afficianados,


The simple facts are that there is MUCH more demand (Dollars) than there are great Lugers (Supply). When this happens in any commodity, entrepreneurs attempt to increase supply to the market place. These entrepreneurs are only following the principles of benevolent self interest, albeit a bit of fraud may or may not be involved.


Folks, rare Lugers represent a great deal of money. Merely applying a new marking will not make a plain Jane a desirable piece to anyone but a neophyte. That is why this forum is so important.


We actually help neophytes learn what to look for.


Having said that self congratulatory statement, let me also say that caveat emptor is the best advice and following Orv's recommendation about a written warantee makes very good sense. I would ALWAYS ask for something like this from a Type 01 dealer, just as insurance. Likewise, anyone who has a "No returns" policy should probably be avoided. Something probably isn't kosher.


I would also add that anyone who is into Toggle Tops and not a NAPCA member is negligent in maintaining their knowledge base.


FWIW,


Tom