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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jamesicus, post: 3576156, member: 14873&quot;]It seems to me that many of the recent postings here relating to authenticity, fakery, provenance, relations with some (<i>Added via Edit - actually only a few</i>) dealers &amp; auction houses (<i>Added via Edit - but maybe mostly e-bay?</i>) ………… are reflections of those that I encounter (or have encountered) on the discussion Forums and Message Boards relating to two of my other pursuits/hobbies: collecting and researching Antique Arms and Accoutrements (particularly flintlock and percussion firearms) &amp; Japanese Samurai swords (Nihonto). Some of the postings on those venues are almost echoes of those posted here reflecting the apprehensions, uncertainty and concerns of (especially) newcomer collectors and enthusiasts.</p><p><br /></p><p>It has reached the point where I have stopped adding Nihonto items to my collection entirely for that is a very expensive hobby to pursue and authenticity pitfalls are many. Similarly, It is very difficult to find truly authentic antique flintlock firearms with original patina (“un-messed with”) these days (and like here, frequently very hard to determine) - I think there is much fakery or “doctoring” - and those bearing guarantees of authenticity/originality are becoming very expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope I have not overstated my case, but those are my personal observations.</p><p><br /></p><p>Little consolation, I know, but we are not alone here.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, very good post Alex22.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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