How to tell if it's real or fake?

[CreekWalker84]

I bought this piece and have been told by some it's fake. Thoughts?

[toccopola]

very hard to tell if authentic or not from a picture. it's also hard for a person to make a call when looking at a point type/materiel from out of their area. this point at first glance has a dull look and no crushing in the notches which would lead one to think authentic. to make a good call you need to know what the materiel looks like raw and mineralized.

[JoshinMO]

Use magnification, but from the pic it looks old.

[Kyflintguy]

I don't see any glaring red flags... of course I've been wrong....
We're is the reported find location?
Did those who suggested fake give any reason as to why?
People have lots of opinions, best way to keep yourself from making boo-boo's, is to educate yourself in recognizing authentic pieces from fakes. Not very easy and may take many years to become proficient in.
Here's some good reads on the topic from here on the site, enjoy!

http://forums.arrowheads.com/forum/information-center-gc33/fakes-frauds-reproductions-authentication-gc94/identifying-fakes-reproductions-gc95/105651-fakes-frauds-what-to-look-for

[CreekWalker84]

Kentucky

[pkfrey]

That point looks authentic to me. Down in the lower left of the point, on the surface, are a few tell tale iron deposits ( not the black marks ). The serrations look to be naturally worn down and dinged. Post a photo of the other side, and as close as you can get at the notches. There's just nothing about that point that screams repro!

[Hoss]

Where was it found county and state?

[CreekWalker84]

Kentucky from what the seller said.

[CreekWalker84]

Does everybody feel comfortable buying from the Arrowheads website ?

[TSUMS]

I have bought some nice pieces on arrowheads.com stores.... stick with typologies you know and are familiar with and you will be good..

[Ron Kelley]

The right side beveling near the tip looks fresh but that may be just the lighting. It's difficult to tell from a photograph.

[OBION]

I thought the same thing Ron. About 6-7 flakes that look shiny from the tip down then a change. If you look real close the deposits are not in those flakes. Could just be lighting. Its a shame we have to be so critical but we do.

[CreekWalker84]

I appreciate the feed back