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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 4012, member: 112&quot;]Douglas - </p><p><br /></p><p>Before spending your money in the early 50&#039;s sets it might be wise to look at quite a few first. The little square boxes as well as the cellophane itself has a distinctive look - they were made in a specific way. It has to do with the way the cellophane was crimped. And the majority of the time the staple holding the 5 cellophane sleeves together will look quite old and or be rusted and have signs of at least minor corrosion. It is the staple in some cases that is the cause of the unatractive toning National dealer mentions.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway - once you look at enough genuine original sets - you come to be able to recognize the real thing when you see it. Of course it also helps if in the beginning you purchase these sets from a trusted source whether be a dealer or a friend.</p><p><br /></p><p>You should also be aware that there are counterfeit flat pack Proof sets made too. I have seen some &#039;54 sets in these flat packs - not the real deal for they did not make the first flat pack until mid &#039;55. Again it is the crimping pattern in the pliofilm that gives it away.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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