I am looking to buy an authentic honor ring and am just lost in terms of where to buy. I want the ring to have documents with it that guarantee its authenticity. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it ,thanks.

Welcome to the forum Vodka.. The only guy I know with a nice selection of certified HRs is a sponsor here at this site:

http://www.militarynut.com/

If you don't see what your looking for please contact him and let him know what your looking for.. Good luck in your search...,G.

Sepp

GDC 0292 Gold

This is the same guy that Don Boyle would send you to. Good luck in your search.

Andy is on the very, very short list of whom I would purchase an Honor Ring from. My advice is that you better get a certificate from Don Boyle as a PRE-condition before you pay for the ring itself, no matter whom you get a ring from.

At re-sale time...you are going to get your investment back as opposed to a finding out you may have a fake and lost thousands. This happened to a very good friend and noted SS collector most of us are very familiar with.

Mark

How would you guys rate this site?

http://www.craiggottlieb.com

Vodka:

Listen to Kingtiger...no matter where you buy, get a Don Boyle certification as a pre condition.

John

quote:

How would you guys rate this site?

http://www.craiggottlieb.com

Are you serious?

great photography...

I would probably put Andy of Military Nut on top of the list as he is tight with Don Boyle. I have seen Andy's certificates with the rings he sells. There should be no problem with Andy. He's one of the good guys who knows plenty.

I don't remember anyone having an issue with an item purchased from Andy. He's the only dealer I know of that I would buy an Honor Ring from before getting a COA from Don Boyle.
Jim

So is that a no on Craig?

If I were going to spend that kind of money for a ring...I would buy from Andy,or from Don himself.

Sepp

GDC 0292 Gold

Where does Don sell his rings? I cannot find his site.... Does he do shows or something like that ? If so where is the schedule for these?

Vodka...

You are correct in your comments....that dealer is currently embroiled in a cat fight over allegedly selling repro's and otherwise altered pieces of all types. He is scheduled to appear before the MAX certification board at the next MAX to defend the allegations made against him.

My personal advice? I say "Nay Nay"!

Mark

Vodka - I believe some of the rings Andy is selling ARE Don's. It doesn't matter-I believe ALL the rings Andy sells have Don's COA. I found out that the three rings on his website are only a fraction of his TKR inventory. I think he has eleven Honor Rings for sale. From $7000 up to $15,000.

Also try member John Pepera who has some nice rings for sale.

How would I view the other 8 that Andy has?

Go to his website and contact him.

Andys rings are Andys rings,,believe that!

Andy has a large selection,,actually they are his own private collection but he is a natural horse trader and loves to make a deal and get new inventory.. If you don't see a ring you like on his site ask him what he's holding on to!

Dealing with Andy is half the fun of buying something from him. You will never come away feeling cheated.
Jim

Andy is a great chap to deal with and is always ready and willing to offer assistance without even being asked.not surprised about the "site" it has been a long time coming oh how the mighty fall.....

Andy is top notch and he knows his honor rings!!! He is a great guy to talk to and one of the good guys.

John

Edited :
- come on now legionair,keep it down,,I understand your frustration but that wasn't a fair comment...

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I have some and they're all 100% original!!!

John Pepera
[email protected]

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Andy and John would be the go to guys if you want a nice ORIGINAL ring. There are really no bargains out there on original rings IMO.