When buying Cavalry badges the following are give aways as fakes: KDG - The 1898 to 1915 pattern - a very common copy but the fakes come with 2 lugs on the scroll (rather than at chest level or on a slider)...
I was asked by one of the Stamp Collecting magazines to write an article about collecting signed First Day, WW2 other signed covers. This was published in mid 2006 and judging by the feedback proved useful to...
This is a brief guide to collecting Del Prado and other partwork toy soldiers. Partworks have been popular in Spain, Italy and France for a long time but its seems they have really caught on in the UK in...
The Truth About Autographs This guide compiled by John Reid Original Movie Posters Please read this guide BEFORE you purchase any autographs.... Before I get into the nitty gritty of autograph...
(left)......medals and ephemera to Corporal Lawrence Cowin,1st (Airborne) Battalion,Border Regt, signaller/wireless operator,D Companys signal platoon,KIA by German mortar round on slit trench,courtyard of...
This is a brief guide to British Rail Locomotive Depot Plaques and hints for purchasing them. A good history of the plaques' introduction and types can be found at a number of informative resources. Google...
1) Never buy from anyone with private bidding. 2) Feedback means nothing, if the buyer knew it was fake, they would not have bid. 3) Stick with UACC, IACC-DA, P.A.D.A , registered dealers, if something goes...
„if it seems to good to be true – It’s propably is !“ by Markus Brandes Autographs - isitreal.com The only 100% way to ensure that a signature is genuine is to have obtained it yourself from the person...
Boy Scout Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...
Being a celebrity means dealing with fan demands for autographs, ranging from polite and appropriate to rude and overbearing. One time Katherine Hepburn was performing on Broadway and tried to exit backstage...