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How to Tell If a Swarovski Crystal Collectible is Real or Fake?



October 31, 2019 1 Comment

As one of the worlds leading brands of high-quality crystal products, Swarovski has acquired its fair share of copy cats and imitators. This can make it hard for people to distinguish the difference between a genuine Swarovski, and a deliberate, or misleading imposter. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Swarovski Tagged With: Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, counterfeits, fakes, forgeries, Good Practices, How to, Identify your Swarovski, imitations, Swarvoski Crystal

How to Tell If My Hummel is a Fake, Forgery, or Reproduction



November 29, 2018 11 Comments

Like with so many other successful brands in this world, M.I. Hummel has had its fair share of copycats and forgeries. If you have stumbled upon such a fake, don't despair. That little Hummel piece may actually still be worth something. Read on for information on how to spot a fake or a forgery. Some counterfeits may actually be sought after by enthusiastic collectors. After all they say "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery". … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hummel Tagged With: Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, counterfeits, fakes, forgeries, forgery, Good Practices, Hummel, Hummel Figurine, Hummel Name, Identify your Hummel, imitations

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