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Fake Porcelain Marks: Recognizing Forged or imitation Marks on Ceramics (10/1/08)
 Identifying porcelain is more than just “reading” a mark. It involves careful consideration of many elements to confirm correct age and authenticity.
There are thousands of Porcelain marks and even experienced collectors and antiques dealers can have difficulty in determining whether an item is new, and avoid costly mistakes.
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FBI Internet Alert: Be Wary of Autographed Collectibles (7/8/08)
Autographed collectibles are a staple in most sports memorabilia collections. They are valuable, and they hold personal meaning for the collector. However, there is a dark underbelly to the world of autographed collectibles, and the FBI wants you to be aware of it. According to the bureau, 70% of all autographed sports memorabilia sold over the Internet are fake.
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Imitation British Halfpence (Machin’s Mills and Other Coinage of 1786-1789 (6/5/08)
 The most common coin used for small transactions in early America was the copper British halfpenny. These were widely accepted non-legal tender status and were a prime choice for unauthorized reproduction by private individuals. Many counterfeits were made in this country by casting or other crude methods; some were even made in England and imported to this country.
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What was a Major Cause of Civil War Confederate States Downfall? (5/7/08)
 The Confederate Congress responds to counterfeiting of its currency: Secretary Menninger, Secretary of Treasury of the Confederate States, was able to obtain funding in 1862 for a small detective force to track down counterfeiters. This force was placed under the supervision of Colonel G.W. Lee, Provost Marshal and military post commander in Atlanta.
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Concentration Camp Symbols of World War II (2/1/08)
 During the NAZI era of 1930-1940 Germany, the World War II era, the government created a state policy where ‘undesirable’ groups within Germany and any of its occupied territories were isolated from the general population. These groups were identified as Jews, homosexuals, gypsies, Jehovah’s Witnesses, criminals, political prisoners, and emigrants.
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The Movie That Changed Militaria (12/23/07)
 “Pre – SPR” is a term commonly read on web boards, or heard from the mouths of militaria collectors at shows. It signifies a romanticized time period prior to the 1998 release of the movie Saving Private Ryan (or SPR). This Spielberg masterpiece revived so much interest in WWII and military history that overnight, countless new collectors were born.
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Imported Fake Antique Furniture (12/5/07)
 This weekend I went to a flea market that had an “antique store liquidation sale” in an adjacent building. The building contained numerous rows of furniture. I would guess between 70-100 pieces total. The event was advertised on television and radio as an antique tag sale however; all the pieces were pricey reproductions.
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