Anyone ever purchase artifacts from...

[Nwohseeker]

Scott yelkes from Miami valley artifacts? He has a few pieces on his site that are local to me and that I am interested in. I've never bought points before as I've heard many horror stories. Anyone dealt with him before pieces look good but I don't want to have a bad experience. Thanks for any input.

 

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[joshuaream]

I’ve bought stuff from him over the years, and can’t recall anything other than good experiences.

There are lots of fake relics out there, you should go to an auction some time or an Ohio Archaeological Society show to see some of the educational displays.

 

[Nwohseeker]

Thanks for the reply Joshua, if he gets your approval that's good enough for me.


I have been to the famous/infamous red barn auction before as it's about 20 mins from me. I have been to a couple ASO shows as well. Just never purchased any artifacts before.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

I've run into a number of flea markets where a booth would have a bunch of points. One such booth put a hard sell on me, and those points were so sweet and pristine.

I walked away very quickly as I suspected foul! My hunting buddy warned me away from things like that, otherwise I'd have been fleeced!

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Scott is a stand up guy and has good legit artifacts. I have bought a few pieces from him and have no question of authenticity.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Also, watch the Red Barn. They are famous for passing off modern pieces as good. Not sure how it is now but years ago I saw a lot of stuff come through there that was bogus.

 

[Nwohseeker]

Thanks for the reply grim, a thumbs up from you and Joshua is enough for me to go ahead with my purchases.



That's why I put "infamous" when mentioning the red barn. I go there to look and talk with people to gain knowledge. An old friend of mines dad is a pretty known collector so I talk to him more than anything.

 

[pickaway]

Scott a rep guy I dont buy relics but hes a good seller

 

[newnan man]

Another good guy is Jon Dickinson with Prehistoric Artifacts ofvthe Midwest. He lists new items about every 2-3 months. Top notch seller.