The use of trickery to achieve financial gain is commonplace everywhere. But there are fewer restrictions in China; therefore, it is more apparent in China.

The fun in collecting Chinese antiques is partially in the thrill of the hunt. And the real reward, as Chris points out, is in owning superior craftsmanship.

If you start by intentionally collecting Chinese copies, your eyes can eventually become trained toward connoisseurship -as many of you have already learned concerning Venetian trade beads.

Just Fred