Beware of items being sold from China that are supposedly rare and ancient artifacts as 99.99% of these are actually very cheap, low quality reproductions. When i first started buying and selling in Ebay...
A few basic tips. Exceptions occur to every rule, but the pointers below may help in spotting lower-grade forgeries. I have focussed on things which most people can try, rather than scientific methods or...
Collecting Antiquities By Rolf Kiaer This guide is written by Rolf Kiaer, a partner in Helios Gallery Antiquities in the UK. Helios Gallery believe that ethical dealing and collecting can work in harmony with...
Ebay is being flooded by fake Morgan dollars. Mostly made in China they're being listed in huge numbers, especially in the UK where buyers are less wised up. Some days 60-90% of Morgans listed on ebay.co.uk...
A weighty subject Brett Hammond, of TimeLine Originals continues his fascinating series on Collecting The Past with a look at the weight of coins - a vital part of early trading in all corners of the world In...