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It is believed that John Fairchild, an Englishman, was the individual responsible for creating the Tiffany Buckle Scam. Share any information you about this person with others as it appears as if very little is known about him (other than the fact that he's now gone). It would be interesting to find out more regarding the creator of this scam.

If you work for a corporation, manufacturer, historical society, museum, etc. and would like to share your words with collectors, please post your comments here.

Are you aware of an article, Internet post, book, or other resource you would like to share? If so, please provide the details here to assist others in learing about this never-ending scam.

Post questions and information concerning Adams Express buckles and buttons here.

Post questions and information concerning American Express buckles here.

Post questions and information concerning the bogus Anson Mills shotgun buckles here. Sadly, it appears as if these cheap reproductions are consistently bringing in the highest $ on eBay. Stop the scam!

While there is just one buckle in this category, circus collectors seldom clown around when they engage in bidding wars on this bogus buckle. Share your story here.

Post questions and information concerning military (mostly Civil War related) buckles and buttons here.

Post questions and information concerning Coca-Cola buckles and here.

Post questions and information concerning Colt Firearms buckles and buttons here.

Post questions and information concerning any of the bogus buckles commemorating famous people or events. Some of these include the "Colombian Exhibition, the centennial of the Liberty Bell, Champion Bronco Buster Trophy buckle, and the American German Immigrant Department buckle.

Post questions and information concerning Disney (Mickey Mouse) buckles here.

Most of these include the "America's Hero's" series but there are a few other bogus buckles in this category too.

Just one buckle in this category but it's quite common.

Post questions and information concerning buckles pertaining to Buffalo Bill, Butch Cassidy, Elvis, Lilly Langtree, Abe Lincoln, Santa Claus or other "historical figures" that appear on your "Tiffany" buckles here.

The most despicable of all the bogus buckles. Discuss these worthless pieces of junk in this forum.

Lots of these on the market. Essentially lifted right off of Levi Strauss' logo.

Just one, very stupid buckle in this category - the "Mothers and Fathers Italian American Association" - childish and stupid.

Share any information you have about this buckle - the "San Francisco Vigilance Committee."

Got a buckle and don't know what category to discuss it in? Well, this is the place!

One very large buckle in this category. Tell us what you know!

Hey, Coca-Cola has several buckles but Pepsi only got one?! What gives?

Horse stuff collectors drive the price of this worthless buckle up. Tell us your horror story here.

Some of the DUMBEST mistakes were made on these. Tell about your bogus buckle here.

Just one buckle in this category - remember though, it's not an antique - it was probably made during the 1970's!

Oh the Wild West...too bad this bogus buckle wasn't there!

Well, it looks like good 'ole John ran out of Old West ideas so he turned to famous automakers.

Ah, nothing more manly than sipping a brew after you have forked out big bucks for this bogus buckle!

Have another one for John Fairchild - nothing like soothing your wounds with this one!

Nothing like a fine bogus buckle to compliment your authentic Stetson.

Cute dog on this one but that's about it!

Post questions and information concerning Western Union buckles here.

Post questions and information concerning Wells Fargo buckles and buttons here.

Post questions and information concerning Winchester buckles here.

Are you aware of a "Tiffany" buckle currently being offered on eBay for an outlandish price or being represented as "authentic?" If so, tell us about it here!

Are you aware of a "Tiffany" buckle currently being offered at an online or other auction for an outlandish price or being represented as "authentic?" If so, tell us about it here!

Are you aware of an online store or merchant selling "Tiffany" bogus buckles and claiming they are "authentic?" Tell us about it an remember to post a link to that site!

In addition to the sales of bogus buckles as "genuine," two bogus books were also published to promote them: "Tiffany & Gaylord Express & Exhibition Belt Plates " and "Accoutrement Belt Plates." Please report sales of these books, for outlandish prices, here.

Looking for an article, resources, web site, or other information about these buckles? Post your questions here.