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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 2795473, member: 2844&quot;]As we know, recognizing the real thing is difficult, especially when it comes to antiquities. Here are some excellent tips on what to look for when collecting antiquities, and how to spot fakes:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://heliosgallery.com/antiquities/tips-on-collecting/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://heliosgallery.com/antiquities/tips-on-collecting/" rel="nofollow">https://heliosgallery.com/antiquities/tips-on-collecting/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Obviously this advice only scratches the surface, if you want to delve into it more, there are excellent sites.</p><p>This is one I can recommend for more in-depth research into fakes:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.collector-antiquities.com/real-or-fake/the-fakebusters-and-other-websites-about-fakery.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.collector-antiquities.com/real-or-fake/the-fakebusters-and-other-websites-about-fakery.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.collector-antiquities.com/real-or-fake/the-fakebusters-and-other-websites-about-fakery.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And an extensive list of ebay sellers of fakes. The site focuses on &#039;ancient&#039; coin sellers, but most of these sellers also sell other fake antiquities:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://augustuscoins.com/ed/fakesellers.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://augustuscoins.com/ed/fakesellers.html" rel="nofollow">http://augustuscoins.com/ed/fakesellers.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And, when in doubt, don&#039;t.</p><p>If something doesn&#039;t feel good, or if it comes from a war zone or a region known for looting, don&#039;t. </p><p>There are reputable sellers who sell items from old collections. Old collections are also sold by good auction houses, but even these can be fooled. So keep your eyes open, and do your homework.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie76" alt=":pompous:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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