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Fakes & FraudsIs this real Agate or fake? need opinions please!
6th Nov 2010 16:21 UTCVictoria B
Can somebody please help me. I've just bought these 'agate' on ebay from chinese suppliers with exellent rating. However I haven't paid for them yet. And now, after I did some research, I have doubts if it's real thing...
Seller claims that those came from Madagascar, 100% natural, no color treatment. What do you guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=160468540703&si=bRWRb82Z0jU0OHFcyDWNLhdQD9g%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=400144169688&si=bRWRb82Z0jU0OHFcyDWNLhdQD9g%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=400144170084&si=bRWRb82Z0jU0OHFcyDWNLhdQD9g%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Thanks for that!
Oh, and I also bought this Fluorite (haven't paid yet). Can someone tell me if its natural or lab grown?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=400152598358&si=bRWRb82Z0jU0OHFcyDWNLhdQD9g%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
I just want natural stuff, so any opinion is appreciated.
Also some advice where best to buy natural from would be great!!!
Thanks!
6th Nov 2010 16:43 UTCJohn M Stolz Expert
I think you'd benefit from looking elsewhere than on eBay. That stuff tends to be overpriced lower quality stuff--but it also can have some great deals--if you know what to look for. For what it's worth, I started on eBay, and every specimen I bought, I wish I hadn't now that I've learned a bit more about the subject.
Try some of the dealers that advertise here, or go to the-vug.com. It's a portal to mineral dealers' websites, and there's links to a fake mineral forum with lots of (sometimes excitable verbiage) info.
Good luck and have fun!
6th Nov 2010 19:06 UTCReiner Mielke Expert
The agate and fluorite look real to me. Some agates are not cross-sectioned because they show different and nice patterns on the surface like those do. The fluorite looks nice as far as I can tell not much damage. E-bay is a mixed bag but like John says most of it is overpriced junk, however I have gotten some really great specimens for very reasonable prices off ebay, but you do have to know what and who you are dealing with.
6th Nov 2010 21:56 UTCRob Woodside 🌟 Manager
Although the prices of good fluorites have gone nuts in recent years, so far no lab xls have made it to market.
8th Nov 2010 06:35 UTCVictoria B
I've decided to cancel my e-bay transaction and try to find another seller (more reputable & reliable).
Thanks again!
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8th Nov 2010 17:27 UTCRob Woodside 🌟 Manager
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