1935 Crown Fakes, How Common?

Thanks Alganbagerap, I too have been tentatively looking at ebay, but decided not to "dabble" - glad I didn't. So, basically the best thing to do is to buy from a reputable dealer and "try" before you buy so to speak. What should we be looking out for to ensure that it is real?

Michael, if you're unaware of these fakes you might care to look at alibaba.com.
It's a supplier listing from mainly China. In the past few months there have been listings for, among others:
1792 countermarked dollar

1763 Northumberland shilling

1864 florin

1893 sixpence

1935 crown

Mostly for a minimum order of 100 pcs.

These are not necessarily a problem for experienced collectors but the fakes are getting better and better. Take a look on CCF particularly at Swamperbob, a man who knows more about fakes and counterfeits than anyone has a right to. We are lucky to have him here, his expertise has helped all of us. If you haven't found the fakes yet, you will.