A very new and alarming trend is appearing regarding false reputations built on copied Guides and Reviews from other peoples hard work,copied adverts and lots of penny bargain sales in order to gain positive...
In recent weeks especially with regard to high value Hi-Fi equipment I have seen many items that have been listed as "Post to UK only" receive last minute bids from outside the UK. At best this can mean the...
The Delights of Royal Mail, P P and Compensation There is still a current debate (February 2009) about the Royal Mail's policy on compensation for fragile items. Some ebay sellers believe and have stated that...
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....
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...
I am consistently amazed by people who repeatedly buy from sellers who have a seemingly unending supply of 'rare' cap badges from supposedly old collections. If a seller has sold the same rare Victorian...
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...
First Editions What is a First Edition? The very first time a book is published, anywhere, by anybody, the volume produced is a First Edition. It's never been seen in print before. First editions are highly...
The Honda CX500 and Variants Some folks call them the ugliest bike ever made, and say the "Plastic Maggot" was awful. These people have never understood the CX500 and have probably never ridden one. Any modern...
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....