1. Beware of these sellers. These sellers most often offer RARE ANTIQUES and SILVER COINS at a very low starting bid and is often listed in payment of GBP. Some state in the auction that your item will be shipped direct from CHINA, some do not. {Auction of items not on hand at the time of auction close is a violation of eBays rules.}

2. Pay close attention to the item location.  If it comes from China, chances are great it is a REPRODUCTION or a FAKE that never really existed as a RARE ANTIQUE.

3. The description states guaranteed or I want you to be happy with your purchase. Simply return the item or items and receive a refund. This means the auction price, not shipping or return shipping, which in fact is your real cost as a winner.

4. China is the worlds leader in reproducing items that appear to be old, antique and rare. If they are so rare why are there so many offered for auction on eBay?