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Navy · 07-03-2003, 04:06 PM

All,
It takes a bit more than a sight to make a Navy.
Again, I will re-state what I have posted here many, many times.
Ya gots to know what you are doing when you play this game, 'cause you are betting a couple of thou or more that you know what you are doing. If you are cavalier, inattentive or fool hearty you will find many, many dealers who are very happy to take your money. Some will even send you Christmas Cards each year.
Buy the books, read and study, go to the shows, and mostly ask questions of the gray beards in this area...then listen to their answers whether you like their content or how they are phrased.
Buy from other collectors and when you are buying from a dealer, ask people on this board about their experiences with said dealer.
There ain't no magic to this, it just takes a long time to develop the "eye" and learn the inspection/examination techniques that are used to distinguish the righteous from the boosted.

FWIW, I will be pleased to assist any forum member in "authenticating" a Navy, subject to my having time available.

Pls contact me off list if interested in my help.

Tom A.

07-03-2003, 04:06 PM	#21
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	All, It takes a bit more than a sight to make a Navy. Again, I will re-state what I have posted here many, many times. Ya gots to know what you are doing when you play this game, 'cause you are betting a couple of thou or more that you know what you are doing. If you are cavalier, inattentive or fool hearty you will find many, many dealers who are very happy to take your money. Some will even send you Christmas Cards each year. Buy the books, read and study, go to the shows, and mostly ask questions of the gray beards in this area...then listen to their answers whether you like their content or how they are phrased. Buy from other collectors and when you are buying from a dealer, ask people on this board about their experiences with said dealer. There ain't no magic to this, it just takes a long time to develop the "eye" and learn the inspection/examination techniques that are used to distinguish the righteous from the boosted. FWIW, I will be pleased to assist any forum member in "authenticating" a Navy, subject to my having time available. Pls contact me off list if interested in my help. Tom A.