[Mccoypottery-talk] Fakes

[irwin markoff]

I just purchased an all white Mammy McCoy cookie jar and cannot find it lis=
ted in any of my reference books.can you help me? Thanks.
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  From: Nancy&Ron=20
  To: mccoypottery-talk@lists.mccoypottery.com=20
  Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 9:42 AM
  Subject: Re: [Mccoypottery-talk] Fakes


  Hi - The Liberty Bell is already sold.   Thanks for looking.   Ron
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    From: Caren Gretzler=20
    To: mccoypottery-talk@lists.mccoypottery.com=20
    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 Thom=
asville, PA.  One vendor had a huge selection of "McCoy", including Wall Po=
ckets, Cookie Jars, Vases, Etc.  I asked him about being Fake.  His answer =
was,  " These will be just as Collectible, one day as the real ones are tod=
ay"   He wanted to know how we knew they were fake.  The weight is a dead g=
iveaway, Let alone the chances of finding a huge selection of McCoy at a Fl=
ea Market, all at the same booth!    They are noticeably lightweight.  He a=
lso had Shawnee Cookie Jars for $40.00 each.  The Pig Shawnee makes most li=
kely was more than $40.00 when new!    He said he sells on OnLine Auctions,=
 and doesn't describe them as new or old, or put the name in the descriptio=
n; he only puts the item on a scanner and the Picture does the talking.  So=
meone mentioned earlier about fake Hull P! ieces.  I'd say you have to watc=
h every piece of Pottery, as ripoffs are not stopping at McCoy.    I think =
you need to stick to a reputable dealer, or luck out at a Yard Sale, when t=
he 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 Libe=
rty Bell Cookie Jar.     If  anyone is in need of this one.  I came across =
that one several years ago, at an Auction.  It is real, I guarantee it.  If=
 interested, emai! l me your offer.   Thanks.        Ron & Nancy


    Retta's Treasures=20


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