I am also very anti Repo, I don't mind collectors wanting to replace items, I HATE sellers passing them off as genuine.
Anti-repo? Yeah, I guess we all share the same feeling
. Anti-repro in most cases too, though. That is indeed a serious crime in our little corner of the galaxy
. I had a bad experience once with a POTF R2-D2 with Pop-Up Saber, which came with a repro saber. The seller stated it was 100% genuine and from his childhood collection. Now, I don't mind a repro Stormtrooper or Han Solo blaster, but unique items like the Ewok weapons, Amanaman's staff, R2's saber etc. have to be 100% original.
Perhaps you've heard of this site, perhaps not, but it's practically a Holy Bible for me:
http://www.loresdelsith.net/rincon/armeria/index2.htmCheck it out, if you haven't already and broaden your knowledge of the vintage accessories.