Any thoughts on replica totems. There is a company on ebay producing really authentic looking ones complete with rust spots and dings as found on genuine ex BR ones. I am not in any way knocking the company concerned as they are correctly advertised as replica and to be honest look brilliant if after one from your home town or whatever and of course the price genuinely reflects that they are not original.
What does concern me though is replicas arent generally identified as such anywhere on them so could find their way onto the second hand market. I would hope reputable auction houses will spot a replica but what about subsequent private sales on ebay, antique shops etc,
Should a replica morally have the word 'replica' stamped on them ? I have the original sales receipts for most of mine but the criminally minded could easily buy a replica and sell it along with the original receipt for a genuine one....perhaps I am getting too cynical in my old age.
What does concern me though is replicas arent generally identified as such anywhere on them so could find their way onto the second hand market. I would hope reputable auction houses will spot a replica but what about subsequent private sales on ebay, antique shops etc,
Should a replica morally have the word 'replica' stamped on them ? I have the original sales receipts for most of mine but the criminally minded could easily buy a replica and sell it along with the original receipt for a genuine one....perhaps I am getting too cynical in my old age.