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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Numismat, post: 2155300, member: 15019&quot;]That&#039;s the tough part about CC&#039;s. On the one hand they are copies, yes. On the other hand stamping them essentially is damaging a historically significant antique. I agree such a stamp is beneficial if it could be done on the edge rather than obverse/reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>But I ask because CC&#039;s present a far higher risk of someone knowledgeable in them turning around and ripping off someone who is not. CC&#039;s require more advanced knowledge to identify and often require expensive specialized reference material, while fantasy pieces generally require rudimentary knowledge or looking up in a free or cheap and widely available reference.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course both can and undeniably will be used in nefarious ways at times, they also enrich and expand the hobby by catering to a wider dynamic of collectors and potential collectors <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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