Just wondering how many have considered the possibility that in 20 years it may be difficult to distinguish one of the better A-2(or any other design) jackets from originals. This may not matter to those who collect only repros for wear but from what I've seen in the collector's world, it is likely happening already. The Chinese are pumping out goggles, gloves, you name it, and some, with some mods, are really, really good.
Though falsely aging a $1000 A-2 is likely not the preference of a quick-profit scammer now, with prices fetching several times that for decorated pieces, it is likely to happen soon. It's already predicted that 85+% of Nazi SS collectibles changing hands are fakes - even many found in prestigious museums. Big demand - fakes will soon follow.
I think of the guy caught faking "authenticated" Babe Ruth baseballs at $10,000 apiece. He made a mint and it took a long while, insider tips, and a sting to catch him. The quality of the materials/aging job was not the tip-off if I recall.
Ideas, feelings? Just fodder for conversation maybe already discussed,
Dave
Kansas City, USA
Though falsely aging a $1000 A-2 is likely not the preference of a quick-profit scammer now, with prices fetching several times that for decorated pieces, it is likely to happen soon. It's already predicted that 85+% of Nazi SS collectibles changing hands are fakes - even many found in prestigious museums. Big demand - fakes will soon follow.
I think of the guy caught faking "authenticated" Babe Ruth baseballs at $10,000 apiece. He made a mint and it took a long while, insider tips, and a sting to catch him. The quality of the materials/aging job was not the tip-off if I recall.
Ideas, feelings? Just fodder for conversation maybe already discussed,
Dave
Kansas City, USA