Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa tunic

[Bill A]

Not sure how bold that was. It is the only ethical avenue; it prevented considerable problems when the exceptionally knowledgeable and well researched ebayer discovered the error.

[edstorey]

1. Do any of the eBay purchasers ever figure out that they have bought reconstructions?

2. There is ethics behind eBay sales? I always thought that it was up to the purchaser to know what they were buying.

[Pylon1357]

Answers;
1. NO
2. YES, up to the buyer (so it seems) many vendors seem not to careless about the junk they sell. No morals, no ethics.

[Tanker Mike]

The vendor has some other very nice tunics, including the South Alberta Regt officers I mentioned.

[Voltigeur]

WOW...this guy must have a whole stockroom full of returning soldier BD's......or be uncommonly lucky.....
Jo

[Tanker Mike]

They were originally purchased from Victor Taboika's collection (a well known Calgary collector), then resold to this fellow from what I understand, now he is selling them.

[Bill A]

Be very critical when examining all these tunics. Make sure they are spot on and make the smell test.

[48th]

This is just a general comment and not necessarily related to the collection of BD's being discussed but over the years I have seen many bad or questionable items in museums and large collections. Some museums and collectors recreate things to fill holes in there collections.

[Bill A]

Or, museums and collectors have purposely acquired questionable examples. I personally know several collectors who have representative "fake" pieces in their collections. They are upfront and clear the items are spurious. When they pass along or if they sell the item, what becomes of the item is the issue.
Years ago, a dealer in central Ontario made up tunics "to order" and used authentic components for them. He was very careful with the methods and materials he used. These uniforms would easily pass inspection today and I think a few have been on the market. (He purchased several titles and formation patches from me. This creates another whole set of ethical issues. What should a seller do if they know the material is being used to re-create material?)
Unfortunately, all of us have likely acquired "bad" badges over time. It is what happens next that creates ethical dilemas.

[Tanker Mike]

I have seen Victor's collection before he decided to sell off his WW2 items, I am confident in the originality of the tunics I purchased, he was a very astute collector.

[Bill A]

If the Camerons tunic came from his collection, it wasn't original.