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http://cgi.ebay.com/GERMAN-ELITE-GUARD-DAGGER_W0QQitemZ...QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem thats the link but i dunno if its any good ebay id number is 130132440211 ..... what do you guys think?

run for the hills its a fake!!!!!!!! the leather washer is a dead giveaway. the motto is a mile off who ever etched that must have just come back from the pub
sean

BAD! Somebody's dropping way too much money on that turkey.

That is a terrible dagger.

jkjtk - Did you think the dagger stood a chance when you put it up here? I mean no offense, because we are here to help each other. When starting out, it's best to invest in good books rather than daggers.

well guys yea im just starting out so yea i dont really knowwhat makes them fake i have picked up lots of info but just wanted your opinions.

um... yer lol... if all fakes looked like that, this hobby would be a lot easier... =D

jkjtk.......When 'starting out' in this Hobby, that can be the MOST Dangerous time for anyone!

REASON: You usually have 'more $$ Money...than Knowledge.' We've all been there. But with the advent of Forums & Great References..like T. Wittmann's SS Bible - we are much better Informed and Armed today.

RE: Ebay / Eban.....
a. Avoid sellers like the one referenced with a "1" Feedback = Questionable, in the least...& those 'fuzzy' Photos...
b. However 100% Pos. Sellers, like warchild39, Sylvie Salter, is also known 'Crook' --- see SS Dager Forum ....SS Henkels Transitional - - so even a 100% Pos. Feedback is NOT a Guarantee....
c. Download the PHOTOS .....NOT the link (otherwise you are announcing it to the Whole World = more bidders = higher price.
d. Always, write to the Bidder for MORE & Better Photos.
e. Run the PHOTOS by the Guys on GDC.
f. 'IF' it is a winner (& rarely it will be, especially on SS) - notify the Seller of your Email.... and to contact you "IF" there are any problems. (90% of SS Items get Cancelled by the Ebay Polizei ...& the Item is sold 'Off of EBay.'
g. READ the Books 1st...... BUY Later. - - - Knowledge is Power.

Just my Opinions ..... Dave .....dblmed

yea thanks i will see if i can locate that book do you guys reccommend to always buy from dealers or what???

I recommend that you don't buy anything at all until you have a decent knowledge of what you are thinking of buying. Buy books, go to shows and actually handle the stuff and by all means look through this (and other) sites.

Dave

yea lol i have been told that one pleanty of times i guess i just want to go all gungho on this hobby. i have a basic understanding i have a friend that is a deal (he is way to expensive for me) and he shows me stuff but i have been told plenty of times to do that its just i guess i dont have time with school and all.