Saw something cheap and good?You thought it was a steal?! The Seller is out to steal your money! Be aware of buying high value items sellers registered from CHINA or LOCATION in CHINA!! Alot of the sellers...
Information from the Assay Offices of Great Britain GUARANTEEING THE QUALITY OF PRECIOUS METALS SINCE 1327 The purpose of this document is to give practical guidance in relation to Hallmarking matters. The UK...
Cleaning Ancient Coins INTRODUCTION The first step in cleaning ancient coins is to acquire some. Ancient coins are those older than medieval times and some of the most plentiful are from the Byzantine Empire....
HOW TO VALUE GOLD JEWELLERY…WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ? A short guide to valuing or pricing, identifying and appraising solid gold jewelery. What karat ( carat ) is it.? Market value ? What price should I pay ? Is...
Before you buy a Montblanc pen on eBay can you be sure that it isn't a counterfeit? Here are some tips to help you avoid losing money to someone who is selling counterfeits. When you are looking for a specific...
Sound advice based on years of experience about payment methods and the risks associated with them. For some time members have been contacting me with problems and horror stories, this has been created to...
Hi there Just thought I would put pen to paper as so many of you contact me regarding how to spot a fake Fred.. As my customers already know I only sell the real deal... it is sooo easy to spot a fake -...
The Most Popular China Pattern In The World (Part one of a five part series) This Guide will provide a seller or buyer with enough information to determine that the Old Country Roses china pattern or piece in...
If you, like many women, want the real thing or nothing at all, listen up: we're about to reveal the subtle differences between real and replica purses. Ever heard the saying, "Imitation is the sincerest form...
You've just bought a Clarice Cliff from an antiques fair and are eager to make some money on eBay. How do you know whether it is genuine or counterfeit? This is a general guide to some of the common pitfalls....