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max_phenol wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:10 am The "Bettini box" in this lot is not genuine but a fake, made a long time ago (by someone I know). So, its value is close to zero.

These sorts of "fantasy" pieces will only cause problems for the hobby in the future.

Garret

Yes, I knew that one was a fake when I bought the collection of boxes! I also have another "fake" Bettini box, along with a couple of the more commonly seen, and real, red Bettini cylinder boxes!

And, hello to Garrett! If you went to the show, I'm sure we have met! Send me a PM sometime, so we can exchange info. I know you were looking for a few things--a small repro cone horn for a Q is something that I remember, off hand. I have some, among other things!

Mike

gsphonos wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 11:01 pm Yes, I knew that one was a fake when I bought the collection of boxes!

Mike

Happy to see this! It's still an interesting piece, albeit of questionable value.

These are some pictures of my other fake Bettini cylinder box.

Mike