It does what it says on the packet !!!!!! - Page 3 - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

sailorbear · #31 27-02-17, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cribyn

No one is making accusations. I have just re-read all the posts in this thread and I can't find a single accusation.

All agree that the seller of the item in question is very genuine and honest and no one has questioned his integrity.

All agree that his listing description quite clearly states that the item is a restrike or fake badge and he has been praised for stating this upfront.

Some believe that it might have been more helpful if the word fake or repro had been put in the listing title as well as the description and some don't like dealers selling fakes or repros at all. Those are just opinions, not accusations.

Perhaps the mods should close this thread before anyone says anything they might later regret.

Quote "If you have nothing to hide, why hide it at the bottom" Bloody well sounds accusatory to me matey.

Chipper · #32 27-02-17, 08:54 PM

It was a poor way to express it, and for that I apologise. I know Lew and know he was not trying to deceive. I do, however, think the fake bit should be in the title.

Quite frankly, you need to calm down, and re-read this thread in context.

I think this thread has definitely run its course.

Tim

Charliedog012012 · #33 27-02-17, 09:50 PM

Please allow me to offer my apologies. I initially made a comment that I felt that a slight clarification in the title of the eBay post might be helpful. It was in no way intending to malign Lew (for whom I have the greatest respect and who has been fair and honest with me at all times). I do not wish to challenge his integrity in any way. A lovely guy and a thoroughly honest dealer. I wish that I had not submitted the comment since it appears to have resulted in bad feeling and perhaps a misnterpretation of my intentions....I feel it only fair to say that on my iPad, that the top part of an eBay listing is followed by a section on 'More like this' and one has to scroll down below this for a greater description. This does not happen on my laptop or on my mobile phone. It does on my iPad. I state that fact as it is. I have no reason to lie. However, it seems to me that the thread has become a little heated and as such I can only apologise. May I thank those members who have tried to present a fair and balanced viewpoint. I always respect viewpoints whether they agree and differ from my own opinion. Please may this be an end to the ill feeling and argument.

grenadierguardsman · #34 27-02-17, 09:55 PM

We should bring back Duelling..........a lot less people would be offended.
Andy

sailorbear · #35 28-02-17, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman

We should bring back Duelling..........a lot less people would be offended.
Andy

On this occasion I don't think its required, misunderstandings have been explained and honour restored all round.

Onward and happy collecting!

Tony

Nobbysr · #36 06-03-17, 05:15 PM

Couldn't agree more have always found Lew and Gary great to deal with but it is a little disappointing seeing them selling items they feel or know are not original

Lampwick · #37 07-03-17, 10:47 AM

As a dealer Lew must buy up collections from relatives of deceased collectors who want to sell the badges as a lot. As a result there are often re-strikes and fakes among them which, quite sensibly, Lew sells on as such which I feel is okay as long as he continues labeling them so.

Peter Brydon · #38 07-03-17, 11:17 AM

To me it is most interesting the prices punters are prepared to pay for badges both described as non original or where the seller is not sure that a badge is original and says that in the listing.

Over the last 5-10 years I have been offered 3 large collections by the families of the deceased collectors, in each case I was told the collector was keen and knowledgeable and bought the items from many sources and had started collecting after WW2. All 3 collections contained many well known duds.

I think we owe a lot to the Forum in helping to educate us all about good and bad badges but sadly there are many collectors out there who I am convinced who, if they do know of the extent of the existence of restrikes, are not that bothered about having them in their collections .

P.B.

Mike_2817 · #39 07-03-17, 12:16 PM

I search e-bay for regimental title or whatever to get a listing, and look for anything that may be interesting. Then I read the description before I even think about bidding, so see nothing wrong at all with these listing. Who in there right mind buys on the header only?

I do have a small number of re-pros & 'fakes' in my collection, and I am well aware what they are, they are recorded in my notes as such, and are research examples. I am not a purest, and so long as an item has been worn I am happy with it. I am sure I also possibly have a few misidentified as well.

I am not worried if it is a NAAFI or PRI badge or made for collectors, as I am sometimes dubious of others opinions anyway.

I was shown three metal RAOC Badges on Sunday which I had not seen before, and requested pictures back & front for my research notes with explanations as to 'possible' use. All are now on my wants list. In fact it turns out he has a slightly rubbed example of one he has just replaced with a better example, and offered it to me.

It is down to the buyer to do his research and decide what he wants. I only collect to Ordnance [OSC/AOC/RAOC etc] and RLC, hence the Board of Ordnance Arms as my Avitar.