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FAKERS PARADISE! How to Avoid Civil War Relic Ripoffs
by savage-station( 1044)
I collect and sell militaria. My e-bay ID is also my website, so I take this stuff seriously. Is it my main source of income? No. But it IS my number one passion in life after my wife, and I am getting weary...
Tags: WWII militaria | german helmet | civil war relics | world war I relics | confederate buckles
648 of 678 people found this guide helpful
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FAKE SWORD & KNIFE ALERT!
by savage-station( 1044)
Owning a Civil War period sword or knife is almost a must for any serious collector. The prices on cavalry sabers are usually near or over $1,000 (depending on condition), and presentation swords can go very...
Tags: Civil War sword | cavalry saber | confederate sword | Civil war bowie knife | confederate bowie knife
289 of 301 people found this guide helpful
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SAVAGE-STATION Fake Buckle Spotting Guide
by savage-station( 1044)
If you are a collector of Civil War militaria, then you are aware of the proliferation of fake and fantasy items that pollute the market. A reproduction item is an accurately depicted recreation of a Civil War...
Tags: confederate buckle | dug buckle | civil war buckle
266 of 279 people found this guide helpful
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SAVAGE-STATION Fake Civil War Flag Spotting Guide
by savage-station( 1044)
The battleflags, and the garrison flags used by Union and Confederate troops in the Civil War were more than just pieces of colored cloth. They represented the unity, and fellowship of the soldiers that fought...
Tags: Civil war flag | confederate flag | confederate battleflag | reunion flag
120 of 123 people found this guide helpful
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CONFEDERATE or NOT! Misidentified Civil War Items
by savage-station( 1044)
Have you ever been surfing e-bay looking for an authentic Confederate Civil War relic? Have you ever clicked on an auction claiming to be of a Confederate item, and you end up scratching your head because the...
Tags: Confederate buckle | confederate flag | confederate sword | confederate bowie knife | confederate cavalry saber
118 of 127 people found this guide helpful
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BEWARE OF PROVENANCE! LIES TOLD BY THE CROOKS
by savage-station( 1044)
I buy my relics based on condition, rarely on where they are from or who used them. Most collectors love identified items, and with good reason. It is great to know who carried the item in the Civil War, and...
Tags: Civil war buckle | civil war edged weapons | confederate flags | civil war uniforms | civil war images
96 of 104 people found this guide helpful
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FAKE SLAVE TAGS AND RELATED SLAVERY ITEMS
by savage-station( 1044)
Slavery was one of the many root causes of the Civil War, and is still a stain on our nation's history. The effects of slavery can still be felt today, and it is still a relevant topic of conversation in the...
Tags: slave tags | slave shackles | black americana | civil war relics | slavery
60 of 64 people found this guide helpful
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FAKE BUTTONS! Be careful what you buy!
by savage-station( 1044)
Of all the areas of Civil war relic collecting, buttons is the one that is the hardest to fake. But with that said, there are still sellers out there that routinely try to pass off either post Civil War...
Tags: Confederate button | militia button | dug button | civil war button
60 of 60 people found this guide helpful
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FAKE RELIC SELLERS ARE OUT THERE!! Be Careful...
by savage-station( 1044)
This guide will be short and sweet. I hope you have had a chance to read my other six guides on protecting yourself from Civil War relic ripoffs on e-bay. They are plentiful, and waiting for a sucker to bid....
Tags: confederate buckle | confederate flag | confederate sword | civil war edged weapons | civil war canteens
51 of 61 people found this guide helpful
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FAKER'S COVER LANGUAGE!!! Things you need to know!
by savage-station( 1044)
I have written 10 other guides in an attempt to keep the unsuspecting from getting burned on e-bay by the many sellers of fake and fantasy Civil War relics, Indian Relics, Slavery items, etc... Don't fool...
Tags: civil war relics | Native American Relics | confederate buckle | confederate flag | slave tag
49 of 53 people found this guide helpful
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