Fakes

[bill m]

Hi,

I think something like this would work, but it would have to take some thought. One problem I think you would find would be finding enough people qualified to tell what is original and what isn't, and then get them all together to make a judgement on an item. Lets face it, the few people that can tell what is what are mostly in business for themselves. This "board" would really "piss" some people off, no doubt, and if you took the job, you'd have to be able to take the heat. It would be a very good thing for the collecting world. The bottom line about all fakes and counterfiets and refinished guns is: YOU DO NOT READ ENOUGH, YOU DO NOT EXAMINE AND COMPARE ENOUGH, AND YOU DO NOT GO TO COLLECTORS IN YOUR AREA AND LEARN FROM THEM. IF YOU COULD TELL A FAKE, NO ONE WOULD BUY THEM. A board to inspect your new purchase really isn't going to solve the problem -- your knowledge is, and that takes a lot of time, dedication, study, and someone to SHOW you personally what is what. You can read and try to learn on your own, but you're not going to get the job done, as there is too much to learn and too many tricks. One needs to get help! Sincerely -- Bill M