1870 fresh from major collection

[gregM]

I got a good giggle out of this one----------

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1870-FRANCO-...item2569cc9714

[Miro O]

Few days ago I saw muffin crown in 1813 EK2 version on eBay. Sold for 20,50 euro.

[VtwinVince]

I didn't know Charleston was in Latvia.Not a bad price if the item was real.

[Miro O]

EK1 1870
http://www.ebay.de/itm/EK-1-1870-/23...21076383742056

[gregM]

and the sad thing is, people actually buy this crap.

[Christian J]

This one were a little be more interesting. Too bad with it's crappy pictures it's hard to make anything out of the maker mark.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Eisernes-Kreu...item35b6bd0455

[gregM]

That one is a "9th bead fake"
Easy to spot the bad bead glowing like a neon sign.

[MauserKar98k]

That one is a "9th bead fake"
Easy to spot the bad bead glowing like a neon sign.

Don't forget the "over-under 8" too.

[VtwinVince]

Jesus, and the bidding is up to 1500. euro on that thing.

[MauserKar98k]

Jesus, and the bidding is up to 1500. euro on that thing.

As we all know, in this hobby ignorance carries a huge price tag. One of the many reasons that I love this forum.

[PAUL.H]

Jesus, and the bidding is up to 1500. euro on that thing.

ouch ,,,,bit of research would have done the bidder a favour . ...paul

[R.Beck]

I stubbled upon this one. What say ye

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260892809355#ht_500wt_1058

[morel5000]

The 9th bead ek1 is still missing in my collection.

[R.Beck]

The 9th bead ek1 is still missing in my collection.

Oh, is that what it is? Does kinda look like a 9

[Miro O]

Yes, that is surely 9th bead. Beads are camoed by "patina", but the same well known style of 1870 letters, thin W and "robot" crown.

Yes, 9th is a legend, as well as muffin. Would appreciate them in my collection, but in reasonable price at about 30 euros each.