Is herocomm still offline for you all?
I downloaded all their pics and diagrams years ago, so no biggie.
Hell, in retrospect, I just took him at his word that he was who he said he was. I had no way of knowing, and still don‘t. For all I know, he was some SOB working for the seller and the whole thing was a scam to get me to vouch for it. Why the hell he picked me for such a thing is kind of a head scratcher.There was definitely people trying to work behind the scenes to push through the authentication. Tracking down the modern replica emitter off of eBay was certainly the nail in the coffin for this being not genuine.
The auction phaser was added to HC's phaser page as a newly discovered original, shortly before the site disappeared.Hell, in retrospect, I just took him at his word that he was who he said he was. I had no way of knowing, and still don‘t. For all I know, he was some SOB working for the seller and the whole thing was a scam to get me to vouch for it. Why the hell he picked me for such a thing is kind of a head scratcher.
I saw that.The auction phaser was added to HC's phaser page as a newly discovered original, shortly before the site disappeared.
The truth , although slowly at times, always comes out in the end........
^ Meh, this has been going on for years, it is nothing new and will continue as long as Trek is popular. ^
Back in the 70’s at the first Trek Cons there were quite a few, “Screen-Used” Phasers, Comms, and Trics going around.
What is comforting to know is what happened in this thread, the Community coming together to debunk this fake
Oh yeah. My first phaser was sold to me at a con for $100 as being “cast from an original prop.” Turned out to be a Coyle. And people are still falling for that one today.^ Meh, this has been going on for years, it is nothing new and will continue as long as Trek is popular. ^
Back in the 70’s at the first Trek Cons there were quite a few, “Screen-Used” Phasers, Comms, and Trics going around.
What is comforting to know is what happened in this thread, the Community coming together to debunk this fake
Well there is that to, but some of the big names sadly have lied about a few things in the past or I will be polite, were grossly mistaken but with this well known fiasco their reps are now ruined and rightly so...Absolutely. Fakes sell left and right, and have for decades. I think this is a special case, though, since it was so high-profile, and with some big names involved with the authentication (or, more correctly, the lack thereof).
Oh, so you know Heritage Auctions “expert appraiser”?I dunno, man.
My brother's, neighbor's, veterinarian's, dog groomer's, Chipolte Head Chef's, bass player's GF is *assuring* me this stuff is all legit.
Oh, so you know Heritage Auctions “expert appraiser”?
Actually, he's OVERqualified. (as far as HA is concerned)