Hi Rob,
If it makes you feel any better I got stuck with a Frank & Reif sub badge and a Schwerin HSF badge just like yours when I first started collecting back in the 80's. The Frank & Reif especially is very convincing so don't be too hard on yourself. It's a sinking feeling (no pun intended) to find out your badges are fake, but just try to look at as a learning experience and move on. I know it's a rather expensive learning experience. My advice would be to direct your future purchases to reputable dealers who offer a return policy and a guarantee of originality. My sense is that there are some pretty good people selling badges on the e-stand too. Just be sure to ask for opinions on pieces you're thinking about buying if you have any doubts. Hang in there and don't give up!
Best regards,
Eric
If it makes you feel any better I got stuck with a Frank & Reif sub badge and a Schwerin HSF badge just like yours when I first started collecting back in the 80's. The Frank & Reif especially is very convincing so don't be too hard on yourself. It's a sinking feeling (no pun intended) to find out your badges are fake, but just try to look at as a learning experience and move on. I know it's a rather expensive learning experience. My advice would be to direct your future purchases to reputable dealers who offer a return policy and a guarantee of originality. My sense is that there are some pretty good people selling badges on the e-stand too. Just be sure to ask for opinions on pieces you're thinking about buying if you have any doubts. Hang in there and don't give up!
Best regards,
Eric
Eric
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