Anti-Partisan Badge

Doug S · Post by **Doug S** » 19 Aug 2002 14:07

This badge has $99 starting bid, plus a higher reserve. No mention is made of it being a fake. Even $99 is pretty expensive for a bad fake (which is not even identified as a fake), much less a higher reserve. Something smells bad on eBay. Just my opinion.

Benjamin Fanjoy wrote:Nick wrote:
Hmmm Ben

I thought that the general consensus of opinion was that this badge was fake.
Yet it seems that you are selling it on ebay as an original no mention that it is repro??
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 2130944561
Nick,

Thank you for pointing out this error.

It is my partner's auction(Item #2130944561), and I have notified him of this error. Until he removes it, I will not link to that auction on my site until it is removed.

Regards,

Benjamin Fanjoy

Benjamin Fanjoy · Post by **Benjamin Fanjoy** » 19 Aug 2002 19:55

This badge has $99 starting bid, plus a higher reserve. No mention is made of it being a fake. Even $99 is pretty expensive for a bad fake (which is not even identified as a fake), much less a higher reserve. Something smells bad on eBay. Just my opinion

Do you listen???

I said this badge is my partners!! NOT MINE!! That is why I removed it from my site!!

Doug S · Post by **Doug S** » 19 Aug 2002 20:45

Yes, Ben, I can read. I was under the impression from all your recent posts on AP badges on this and the Wehrmacht Forum, that you were an expert on these badges and would communicate the doubts on this badge to your partner. After all, you were the one who originally posted the badge on this forum.

Benjamin Fanjoy · Post by **Benjamin Fanjoy** » 19 Aug 2002 21:01

Yes, Ben, I can read. I was under the impression from all your recent posts on AP badges on this and the Wehrmacht Forum, that you were an expert on these badges and would communicate the doubts on this badge to your partner. After all, you were the one who originally posted the badge on this forum.

Firstly, I never claimed to be an expert. So don't give me that BS.

Secondly, yes, I did originally post the badge here, and I told him it was crap. I can not control what he post's on e-bay, that is why I removed his link from my site. Understand??

Doug S · Post by **Doug S** » 19 Aug 2002 21:19

Okay, don't get your knickers in a wad. Let's just say in your enthusiasm to participate since you finally bought a good AP, your posts came across as being from an expert. And, no you can't control what your partner sells on eBay, but if it were MY partner and his and my name were on my Militaria dealer website, I'd sure be concerned. (I'm assuming by "partner" you mean "Martin" and in "Ben and Martin's Militaria."

Macmedal · Post by **Macmedal** » 19 Aug 2002 21:25

OK Guys !

I think the point has been made.

Ben, all I can say is that people are very touchy about being taken for a ride or had over. Things are hard enough for the collector with the minefield of fakes and unscrupulous dealers out there.

Your explanation has been forthcoming and open.

But perhaps it emphasises the fact that you have to play the game 100% by the book. It may have been your partner but association is enough to worry people.

Any irregularities are easily spotted by the watchful eyes of guys (and girls) out there.

Benjamin Fanjoy · Post by **Benjamin Fanjoy** » 20 Aug 2002 04:36

Ben, all I can say is that people are very touchy about being taken for a ride or had over. Things are hard enough for the collector with the minefield of fakes and unscrupulous dealers out there.

You don't think I'm aware of this?

I'm not an unscrupulous dealer, nor have I ever taken anybody for ride!!!

But perhaps it emphasises the fact that you have to play the game 100% by the book. It may have been your partner but association is enough to worry people

I do play the game 100% by the book, which is why I'm being so open in this discussion and correcting any errors that may arise.

M. Schroeder · Post by **M. Schroeder** » 21 Aug 2002 04:42

With the frequency to which I hear you say.."sorry, I will remove it", maybe selling militaria isnt such a great idea? You obviously do not have the expertise to operate a storefront for militaria.

And you may have never claimed to be an authority on APB badges, you certianly have tried to come across that way in posts here, and on the WA forum. I would be more than happy to link the threads if you like.

You have no room to get all pissy either, just because we noticed.

If you want to be a collector, with us, we welcome you, but stop this "Is this real" stuff over and over just to sell it off your weak website. If thats what you want to do, be prepared to be scrutinized thouroughly.

Benjamin Fanjoy · Post by **Benjamin Fanjoy** » 21 Aug 2002 04:54

With the frequency to which I hear you say.."sorry, I will remove it", maybe selling militaria isnt such a great idea? You obviously do not have the expertise to operate a storefront for militaria.

This has happened on two occasions, and I corrected myself!!

Is there a problem with making errors, especially when starting a new venture?

I'm assuming you never make mistakes?

And you may have never claimed to be an authority on APB badges, you certianly have tried to come across that way in posts here, and on the WA forum. I would be more than happy to link the threads if you like.

Because in previous posts I talked about the APB, and/or gave opinions that makes me sound like an expert?!?!?

You have no room to get all pissy either, just because we noticed.

I'm not getting "pissy", as you so have interestingly put it; I'm just getting tired of explaining myself over and over.

If you want to be a collector, with us, we welcome you, but stop this "Is this real" stuff over and over just to sell it off your weak website. If thats what you want to do, be prepared to be scrutinized thouroughly.

That is not what I'm trying to do, so do not assume things.

jacques · Post by **jacques** » 21 Aug 2002 20:30

Hi
Are these real ?

regards
jacques

Benjamin Fanjoy · Post by **Benjamin Fanjoy** » 21 Aug 2002 20:36

Nice badges.

Michael Marshall · Post by **Michael Marshall** » 21 Aug 2002 20:38

Are they yours?

Benjamin Fanjoy · Post by **Benjamin Fanjoy** » 21 Aug 2002 21:02

Here is mine.

Matt Gibbs · Post by **Matt Gibbs** » 23 Aug 2002 14:59

The interest in this particular type of badge leads me to suggest it a contendor for the most popular badge of the year

I am always amazed about the interest in it and of course how sceptical collectors are about it and the many fakes!
Kind Regards
Matt Gibbs

C Wilson · Post by **C Wilson** » 27 Apr 2023 00:05

Hello, I am new to this forum and haven't figured out how to post photo's. My question is, was Schaeuerte & Hohfeld. Ludenscheid L/54 a producer of the Antipartizen Badge?

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