There is an excellant book out now from Jim Bennett, "Avoiding reproduction and altered ancient indian arrowheads". Get a copy. Jim also gives one day courses once or twice a year.
invest in a good 40x stero-microscope, and learn what to look for the minute you receive your purchase. It will be worth its weight in gold
Fakes abound on Ebay, BakerwCOAs are not worth the paper they are printed on. Stick to the region you are familiar with. I collect only midwest points but still am fond on SE points, particularly quartz. Today there are a abundance of so called "crystal quartz "fakes on Ebay, some of then just clear or old glass.
I can usually spot them immediately because of over 60years collecting quartz, but I've been fooled a few times. Knowledge is key. Good luck my friend, just be careful .
invest in a good 40x stero-microscope, and learn what to look for the minute you receive your purchase. It will be worth its weight in gold
Fakes abound on Ebay, BakerwCOAs are not worth the paper they are printed on. Stick to the region you are familiar with. I collect only midwest points but still am fond on SE points, particularly quartz. Today there are a abundance of so called "crystal quartz "fakes on Ebay, some of then just clear or old glass.
I can usually spot them immediately because of over 60years collecting quartz, but I've been fooled a few times. Knowledge is key. Good luck my friend, just be careful .
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