Fake Fuess

[der-hase-fee]

Correct me if I am wrong, to produce items with a swastika in Austria would be illegal surely - ergo:

1. They are committing a criminal act ?

2. They are deliberately intending to deceive if they flood the market with these items.Collectors who are unaware of the fakery would be duped and therefore conduct a business transaction with good intention.

Just some thoughts, seems Arran needs to explain his unwillingness to contact the Austrian authorities ?

Kyle, see post #10:

These are actually not from Austria, but from near by (they may have 'appeared' first in Austria- I don't know). But I do know who makes them...they can be ordered with any serial number you desire, if you're getting them straight from the maker...

Arran is giving his location as Vancouver ...

[Kyle Harrington]

Whoops

Apologies to Arran, these people are killing the hobby.

[JoeW]

Correct me if I am wrong, to produce items with a swastika in Austria would be illegal surely - ergo:

1. They are committing a criminal act ?.................
Just some thoughts, seems Arran needs to explain his unwillingness to contact the Austrian authorities ?

I don't know about that. Ken Lane was producing and selling repros there decades ago with impunity.

[Arran]

These guys are not in Austria, but near to it (not near Vancouver!). I'm sorry you think its shameful that I won't disclose all the information here, but I have to think of my "informant" and future access to this information. How about just being grateful that I even told you these badges are copies? I could just as easily have left you in darkness...

[all1knew]

These guys are not in Austria, but near to it (not near Vancouver!). I'm sorry you think its shameful that I won't disclose all the information here, but I have to think of my "informant" and future access to this information. How about just being grateful that I even told you these badges are copies? I could just as easily have left you in darkness...

I'm grateful.

William Kramer

[Arran]

I'm grateful.

William Kramer

Thanks William- it was really meant for Gary...

[Gary Symonds]

These guys are not in Austria, but near to it (not near Vancouver!). I'm sorry you think its shameful that I won't disclose all the information here, but I have to think of my "informant" and future access to this information. How about just being grateful that I even told you these badges are copies? I could just as easily have left you in darkness...

Arran:
You made a claim of having actual knowlege to prove these badges are fake. Your statement still leaves me and the rest of the WAF "in darkness". I am not "grateful", because you utterly failed to back up your incredible claim that the "Austrian" Fuess GPB not only was a fake, but could be ordered for any NSDAP number, and you could provide details. Your "future access" would be compromised? What about the rest of us suckers? Talk is cheap. Buy some today.
Thanks for nothing.
Gary

[sjl]

I for one am grateful for any information that helps me evaluate. Thanks Arran.

PS - Czech republic?

[der-hase-fee]

PS - Czech republic?

Sorry for even thinking it might be CA. How about Switzerland !?

[Arran]

Gary, I never promised any "details" other than the remarks I already made. I have, in the past, provided further information such as names and locations to people on WAF via PM, but I find your tone so sarcastic and facetious that I would be hard-pressed to help you any further...good luck with your collecting!

[ErichS]

The bottom line is that these fake Fuess badges are not considered original by 99.9% of the collecting community so therefore would not be collected or purchased by educated collectors.

[Gary Symonds]

Gary, I never promised any "details" other than the remarks I already made. I have, in the past, provided further information such as names and locations to people on WAF via PM, but I find your tone so sarcastic and facetious that I would be hard-pressed to help you any further...good luck with your collecting!

Arran:
What is the help that you are providing? Making claims you cannot back up. Your promise of no further help is rather meaningless.

[Gary Symonds]

The bottom line is that these fake Fuess badges are not considered original by 99.9% of the collecting community so therefore would not be collected or purchased by educated collectors.

Erich:
These badges may very well be fake. All I am asking is to be an "educated collector", which is why I joined the WAF. The "education" that I am receiving to understand why these are considered to be fakes is still totally absent.

[all1knew]

another one of these fakes.

33683

[ErichS]

another one of these fakes.

33683

Yep.