Stogieman Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Fake Austrian Sea Observer Badge, $449 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Fake Airship Badge, $203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 This is either the second time this has been sold, or a duplicate. Sketchy case and all, $690 On 29/03/2024 at 14:30, Bernd_W said: I would love to lay my hands onto such a nice piece. Good Morning Bernd, here’s your chance, it’s been relisted with a higher opening bid of $3400 USD. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 The WFO is a fairly good fake, the case on the other hand is another hilarious concoction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Putting this one in this thread. I think the individual pieces are real, but the mounting is a monstrosity. Wrong precedence, style and what looks like a hand-snipped catch for the pin. Final bid was $385 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Yup, saw that one, Frankenschnalle for sure. If it wasn't for all the enamel damage, it might have been worth it for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 This was actually listed as a copy, blue enamel is very wrong imo, brought $43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 For the members: The purpose of this thread is to keep everyone advised and informed of the plethora of copies flooding eBay on both sides of the pond. Please take note of the images and sellers. Unfortunately, it’s inevitable that you might get burned, it happens to all of us and we have to live and learn. But keeping an eye on these items may help prevent that from happening. Happy Collecting and enjoy the hunt!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 That SAO doesn't look half bad for that money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 This fake Wagner PLM in a fake case was offered to me for a mere $1400! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 Fake Bavarian Observer Badge in a fake case. Opening bid is $365, BIN is $475. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Listed as a “Prinzen” PLM, this was offered to me for $350, someone bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I'm glad you didn't buy that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Too ugly a copy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Fake Air Crew Badge, asking was $1k USD from Slovenia. It’s amazing where this garbage comes from!! He had a second copy as well of this badge in rougher condition for $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 To quote Ted Nugent, 'I don't know where they come from, but they sure do come'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Atrocious copy of the Prussian Pilot Badge, opening bid is $375, BIN is $488. What a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I agree that that one is a fake, although genuine examples of the 'bent fuselage' pilot badge do exist, I have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Look at the pin. Fake or 1957. Arguably not much difference in my eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Yup, I did notice that the pin assembly looks like St.&L. 1957 stuff, but I've never seen a 1957 version of this pattern of badge. Doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 Not going to even pretend to understand how this guy can repeatedly offer this fake combination and continue to get bids. In Germany, enhanced with a repeat bar but at least the third time he has offered this combination up for sale. Currently over 300- Euro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Geez, that one keeps coming back like a bad rash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giannis S. Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Oh, not again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 Fake engraving on an otherwise nice 1914 EK1 brought $935! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 Yet another fake Turkish Pilot Badge, usual seller, $317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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