I almost hope this is true, not because I want to see anyone get ripped off but because the forgery of a COA would be clearly illegal and there would be real action taken against the forger. Making a 'museum' copy is not illlegal in most cases but making a 'museum' copy of Detlev's signature sure as hell would be.
Al
Originally posted by emaroli
I suspect that the Detlev COA 's are already being forged.
~Ed Maroli
I wonder how many people in a mad rush on Friday AM's take the time to carefully look over an item before trying to snag it from a certain fellow in Hamburg? ...
GOA / COA or whatever .... depending who makes them and what they are for .... carry alot of pull.
I agree that the buyer should have his ducks in a row and study his quandry before buying, that's only common sense. However, just like the professional collectors here that will buy an item from Detlev without even looking at it ... is to like an uneducated collector wanting an expensive piece without having the time to study the goods as long as he gets his GOA.
COAs are best stored in archival quality Mylar sleeves and stored in a carefully regulated temperature, humidity and pollution controlled environment. They are of value.
The article described on the COAs may be stored in the basement, garage, shed or diaper pail.
Bob Hritz
In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.
Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.
COAs are best stored in archival quality Mylar sleeves and stored in a carefully regulated temperature, humidity and pollution controlled environment. They are of value.
The article described on the COAs may be stored in the basement, garage, shed or diaper pail.
Bob,,,Iam always up to trade some of my uniforms and medals for COAs if you are interested.Isometimes display my unifom COAs in manequin hands,,adds to the realism ! I already have Detlev and Helmut Weitze mannequins,,Iam really searching for a Bill SHea complete with wristwatch
Iam Uncle Sam
That’s who Iam
Been hiding out
In a rock and roll band
Bob,,,Iam always up to trade some of my uniforms and medals for COAs if you are interested.Isometimes display my unifom COAs in manequin hands,,adds to the realism ! I already have a Detlev and Helmut Weitze mannequins,,Iam really searching for a Bill SHea complete with wristwatch
Then a Detlev's Girl autographed GOA on her ... ummm... assets
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