Originally Posted By: Geo. Newbern
....my big idea about marking fakes goes into the dumpster with it...Geo

Around here, the only hurdle that helps to be cleared is that the topic is interesting. Someone thought it was more interesting remove pictures and change captions, oh well?

Big ideas are interesting, but may not be necessary. If someone gets taken, it was either for nonessential funds or recklessness. No big deal, right? Good fakes may require good craftsmen, maybe it's a reflection on one who wouldn't leave a hint or sign. Do you suppose an A. Bee wouldn't weave a subtle '2019' into his engraving? I don't know.