Gene-Thanks for showing the fakes. As a newbie, I've read a lot about "The Investigation." I don't see any difference just by looking at the scans, however I've read that you can't really see much difference if your holding them in your hand. I've bought a few brass cores on ebay for what I thought were fair prices. I guess this whole fiasco has scared off potential buyers. I definitely agree with the majority of members who say anyone caught selling these as real when they know the difference should be expelled from membership. Just my two cents worth. By the way, I had a great time at the convention (my first). I didn't know a soul when I arrived, but met several fine people and am counting the days until next year's.

Kevin R-5522