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Old 22-04-17, 20:53
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Originally Posted by Jim Burrill View Post
Honestly, it doesn't take long in the hobby before being aware of how some dealers try to defraud people, and then is is the old saying of "let the buyer beware". Irfan is certainly not trying to sell these as "newly discovered originals.
I don't think it is a matter of a dishonest seller trying to flog reproductions as originals. It is more a matter of how someone can discern an original from a repro many more years down the line.
I think a label stating it is a reproduction is a good thing. Why not something along the line "Faithful and skillful reproduction by Irfan in collaboration with Burrill Ordnance"? Why not be proud of the work you two have put into it?

Just my EUR 0,02 worth,
Hanno
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