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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jack D. Young, post: 3129947, member: 93371&quot;]Counterfeits have always been and will probably always be part of the Hobby; it is the knowledgeable hobbyist/ collector/ dealer who has the best opportunity to protect himself from this continuing threat. All of these latest fakes have had identifiable issues when compared to legitimate genuine examples, it just takes the knowledge and restrained review to help flush them out. It may seem rather cliché, but I have been told time and time again to “know what you collect, collect what you know” and this seems ever more relevant now.</p><p><br /></p><p>As a casual collector of early large cents I research every item I consider purchasing; I compare it to images of known genuine examples, consider the seller and any provenance info. Fortunately in early American copper there is a large amount of knowledge and documented information and images available to aid this review, along with experienced folks in specialized clubs like EAC to ask. And, getting the word out through these clubs and internet forums and groups is an effort to make those participating in this hobby aware of the concerns and hopefully create proper caution to make informed collecting decisions, not to “stick a fork in it” as noted.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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