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Jan 11, 2018, 10:25 PM
#1
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Jan 11, 2018, 11:16 PM
#2
The first few pieces look authentic. The last one I think is a fake gift shop item, but I could be wrong.
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Jan 12, 2018, 06:08 AM
#3
Agree, there is no way the last one is authentic. The other two look nice though.
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Jan 12, 2018, 07:17 AM
#4
The last one was actually picked up by hand from the dirt in a field in Simpson county, MS.
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Jan 12, 2018, 08:28 AM
#5
I agree that the last one is a modern fake. I met a guy that bought dozens of these at a local store and spread them on his field to let his grandkids find them. Maybe that is what happened with yours.
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Jan 12, 2018, 12:46 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by dirtfishinMS
The last one was actually picked up by hand from the dirt in a field in Simpson county, MS.
Nice! Like I said, It kind of looks like one of the fake ones you see in a gift shop. Did you find it?
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Jan 12, 2018, 12:48 PM
#7
It would help to see the backside.
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Jan 12, 2018, 01:04 PM
#8
I did find it. I'll post more/better pics when I get home later, but I've always loved this one and I hope it's not somehow a replica!
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Jan 12, 2018, 01:07 PM
#9
And, if I recall, the back side shows chip marks. I only photoed this side because I thought it was prettier. I'll post again later.
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Jan 12, 2018, 03:10 PM
#10
The last one is of the type often sold in gift shops, and I often see them at gem and mineral shows as well. But I differ from other opinions here in that I would not call it a fake. Fakes are made to deliberately deceive. They are often very well made and made to look like not only genuine points but rare points. Why? $$$, that's why! Your last one shown is really usually called a tourist point, because of the type of shops that sell them. They are not being made to fool collectors and cheat them out of money. Nor do they ever really fool experienced collectors. Unlike true fakes, which can, and often do, fool the unwary.
I like the first three points you show, especially the first one. Don't let it get you too down!
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Jan 12, 2018, 03:11 PM
#11
Here's a better view of the last one:
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Jan 12, 2018, 04:50 PM
#12
 I collect Artifacts and Vintage Collectibles and Rocks.
Yes more pics of the last one both sides and edges
Personal finds were on private property which I have permission to hunt.
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Jan 12, 2018, 04:58 PM
#13
The last one does look fake but if that type of stone is found in the area that could make the difference. Since I have only lived in MS for 5 years I am not familiar with the different types of stone and rock in MS,
I don't detect for the stuff I find, I detect for the stuff I haven't found.
If I didn't find it I hope you did.
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Jan 12, 2018, 05:15 PM
#14
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Jan 12, 2018, 05:17 PM
#15
The last one is a truck stop souveneir.
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