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So, I am an avid antique collector. l tend to just buy from antique stores and whatnot, however, l occasionally shop online, but I am very cautious since it is easy to be scammed online.

l was searching on ebay, and l found this piece for sale that is simply irresistible; but, I am paranoid about buying it. It is a little over 300 years old, and l find it hard to believe that something of that age is being sold for $35.

l read the seller is feedback, and all of it was positive, save for three neutrals; and they were only neutral because of late shipment on the seller is part. All the rest was very positive.

Is there any way l can tell if this truly is an antique, or just a fake, save from buying it and having an expert examine it?

 

how to tell if antiques are genuine or fake

You never said what kind of antiques you were collecting. Did not give us any information for us to help you.

Sincerely yours,
Fred M. HUnter
fmhguitars.com

 

how to tell if antiques are genuine or fake

Do an ebay completed listing search for the item. If there are any similar that have been sold recently it should come up. If there is a huge diparity in prices you can be guaranteed that it is a fake.
Also do a general net search to find more information on the item and what similar ones have sold for.