McCoy was one of the most prolific cookie jar companies in the U.S., so many jars were made that many people don't even think about the other companies when they find a jar and list it for sale with the wrong...
The subject of Nippon porcelain is vast, so this guide will focus primarily on identifying 'real' versus 'fake' (modern reproduction) Nippon. Be aware that some modern / reproduction Nippon is attractive and...
Wedgwood china is known internationally for it's quality, beauty and craftsmanship. Ebay is a wonderful place to find interesting varieties of new pieces, research and replace old patterns and become a new...
To help fight fraudulent sales of glass on eBay, we thought it might be useful to understand some of the ways dishonest dealers manipulate buyers into thinking they are getting a piece of first-run or original...
Beware of sellers listing Hull pottery without saying that it is original or if they call it Vintage. I recieved 2 pieces today that the sellers listed as just Hull. The two pieces cost me $167. and thats a...
JULY 2008 THANKS TO OVER 18,000 OF YOU FOR READING THIS, AND TO THE VERY MANY OF YOU WHO HAVE CONTACTED ME, I APPRECIATE YOU! THE FAKES ARE EVEN WORSE NOW THAN WHEN I WROTE THIS REVIEW. FOR EXAMPLE, A NEW WAY...
Fiesta Fraud! CONTEMPORARY VS. VINTAGE I am writing this in hopes to help you buyers out there to beware of the fiesta NEW VS Vintage Fiesta! Many times there may be a seller which just really has no clue...
Franciscan Ware was started in California USA. There they hand decorated, wonderfully sculpted and embossed pieces. They were affordable and were of quality. But, like everything else, they sold from original...
VASELINE GLASS IS A TERM ACCEPTED AND USED BY LEADING EXPERTS AND COLLECTORS ALIKE.MEMBERS OF THE WORLD'S ONLY VASELINE GLASS COLLECTORS CLUB HAVE A SITE WHICH EXPLAINS THE TRUE DESCRIPTION, HISTORY AND...
I am appalled at the many incorrectly identified pieces of porcelain for sale on eBay and elsewhere. The fakes and frauds are numerous. Don?t be fooled. Many fakes are easy to identify. The Problem It...