Lodge 134: Dubious 2002 NOAC Patches Sold on eBay
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It is becoming increasingly commonplace to see items of questionable authenticity offered for sale on eBay. There are several sellers who regularly sell such items and one would be wise to be skeptical of any of their offerings. One such seller recently sold what appeared to be the 2002 NOAC flaps from Tsali 134.
As issued by the lodge, the two flaps for the 2002 NOAC (Blue Book S42 and S43) are difficult modern issues from this lodge. It is reported that only 40 of the S42 were issued, and 60 of the S43. They have readily sold for between $150 and $200 each in the past. Many of us were skeptical at the recent offering of these rare pieces by a seller from British Columbia. We know he has sold what I call “close fakes” of North Carolina OA flaps, notably the Tsoiotsi Tsogalii 70 ZS1, in the past. Upon examination of his auctions, I feel confident in calling these latest offerings fakes.
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