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Bill M · 6th July 2007, 02:30 AM

I have talked with several high end dealers about ways to distinguish fakes and while I learned a few things, mostly they did not want the knowledge broadcast because fakers would change and it would be harder to spot the fake products.

Nowadays almost everyone has a computer, especially the fakers.

There are people, dealers, collectors who have paid their dues and handled so many authentic pieces that they have developed a "feel" for their arenas. Most people I know need to handle an object to determine authenticity.

I do not buy expensive pieces anymore unless they come from a dealer established in a certain area, and most of them offer a lifetime refund if the object is proven fake by a reputable source.

6th July 2007, 02:30 AM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I have talked with several high end dealers about ways to distinguish fakes and while I learned a few things, mostly they did not want the knowledge broadcast because fakers would change and it would be harder to spot the fake products. Nowadays almost everyone has a computer, especially the fakers. There are people, dealers, collectors who have paid their dues and handled so many authentic pieces that they have developed a "feel" for their arenas. Most people I know need to handle an object to determine authenticity. I do not buy expensive pieces anymore unless they come from a dealer established in a certain area, and most of them offer a lifetime refund if the object is proven fake by a reputable source.