My silver POS. The one offered by Wittmann actually appears to be a second generation casting of one like this. Very sad, imo.
Chris
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Right on.
Find it hard to believe? I don’t. More like par for the f@@@@@@ course!Originally posted by SScollector View Post
I wonder if Don will write a coa for my oak shelter quarter?Comment
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Hi David:Originally posted by Stossgruppe3 View PostHear hear . . .
I couldn't agree more
Regards David
Just to clarify my position a little further:
I'm 1000% supportive of the usage of microscopes in this hobby, PROVIDED THAT the people buying them are taking the time to really learn how to correctly interpret what they're looking at; learn the terms, study hard...use it the right way. Said another way, buying a chef's knife doesn't make you a Master Chef, and so it is with microscopy.
I've worked as a professional coin grader in the past; the prerequisites for that job were excelling at several grading courses that I took (and "knowing the right people" in the coin business). That's not to say that anybody pulled strings for me, just that I had a very good grasp of grading, and people respected my evaluations/descriptions as being very accurate.
I have nothing against Jo Rivett (in fact, I like the guy), but I disagree with the message he's conveyed, namely that "a microscope will solve all of your problems with fakes". My only other criticism, is the personal belief that his research work would gain more acceptance, if he dropped the insults and profanity. Of course, only he can make that choice, but he'd probably get a lot farther if he kept things "strictly professional".
Telling people (a) "Congratulations, you screwed yourself buying this fake piece of f***ing s**t" tends to provoke an emotional/argumentative response, as opposed to (b) "Unfortunately, based on my research, ----- which exhibits this 'characteristic' are conclusively fake, based on ----, the fact that ----", etc.Comment
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Man, this is too funny. I too, will have a part two. The badges are far from the same and I have yet to loose a good debate like this one. I will post more info as soon as possible and will clear this up.
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Closer comparison. Again, not even close!Comment
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Need I say more?Comment
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An even closer look at what the lettering "should" look like:Comment
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More details that cannot be duplicated. Also, note the typical reddish, orange, and green colors that appear on "real" CupAl. Of course, the sides of this badge are completely different from the other cast junk, but I will not aid the fakers by showing these differences.
Best of luck!
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Simply German perfection!Comment
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Oh but wait, THERE'S MORE!
Look at how master Ra Ra's badge is cut off on the side. Doesn't look the same to me.
Ok, I'm done now and I think that I rest my case.
Good night folks!
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How many original ones were estimated to exist ? Is that info speculative at best ?Comment
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I don't think that anyone has any clue, other than very few. Just my thoughts,
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Thank you Chris . . .Originally posted by SScollector View Post
Btw you made a slight mistake.
Its not Good Night - Its Ra Ra
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they were made up for a one or 2 day event for Himmlers invited guests at the tomb correct?
Has anyone translated this small booklet I've seen a few times..
The piece seen in it is that the actual pin? Can anyone try and make a detailed scan of that. There's no doubt the pieces Jo shows are not true cupal or authentic that we can see.
Maybe some details can be seen from it as to what is smooth and what has pebbling in the background of the lettering..
No matter whos is real or what,,this really is one of the rarest Tinnies out there!Comment
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