[Mccoypottery-talk] Fakes

[Nancy&Ron]

Hi - The Liberty Bell is already sold.   Thanks for looking.   Ron
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  From: Caren Gretzler=20
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  Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 6:40 AM
  Subject: Re: [Mccoypottery-talk] Fakes


  Am interested in the Bicentennail or Liberty Bell cookie jar you wrote in=
 about.

  Anyway possible to have a pic forwarded so I may look at it??

  Thanks,

  Nancy&Ron <ronnancy@pa.net> wrote:
    Hi Everyone!   Yesterday we visited a Huge Weekly Flea Market in Thomas=
ville, PA.  One vendor had a huge selection of "McCoy", including Wall Pock=
ets, Cookie Jars, Vases, Etc.  I asked him about being Fake.  His answer wa=
s,  " These will be just as Collectible, one day as the real ones are today=
"   He wanted to know how we knew they were fake.  The weight is a dead giv=
eaway, Let alone the chances of finding a huge selection of McCoy at a Flea=
 Market, all at the same booth!    They are noticeably lightweight.  He als=
o had Shawnee Cookie Jars for $40.00 each.  The Pig Shawnee makes most like=
ly was more than $40.00 when new!    He said he sells on OnLine Auctions, a=
nd doesn't describe them as new or old, or put the name in the description;=
 he only puts the item on a scanner and the Picture does the talking.  Some=
one mentioned earlier about fake Hull P! ieces.  I'd say you have to watch =
every piece of Pottery, as ripoffs are not stopping at McCoy.    I think yo=
u need to stick to a reputable dealer, or luck out at a Yard Sale, when the=
 owner doesn't know what they have.                                        =
                                                 Change of subject here.  I=
 did post on the Bulletin Board that I have a McCoy  Bicentennial or Libert=
y Bell Cookie Jar.     If  anyone is in need of this one.  I came across th=
at one several years ago, at an Auction.  It is real, I guarantee it.  If i=
nterested, emai! l me your offer.   Thanks.        Ron & Nancy


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