Forgeries, Counterfeits, Reprints and Replicas
Per the terms, replica stamps, even if so marked, are grounds for account termination. Does this extend to forgeries, counterfeits, etc. if so marked? Clearly such listings abound on the site, and many are collectible. Where is the line drawn?
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https://www.hipstamp.com/category/specialty-philately_fakes-reproductions
Replicas are referring to the modern day companies which create for all intents and purposes illegal counterfeit postage, that is just stamped with "Replica" on the back. Those are the items we're referring to - but will review this wording in the future.
Some higher dollar listings of fakes, first few pages of Iran sorted from high to low selling price: 11321797, 9758120, 9766419, 5252220, 11428817, 5290975, 11432344, 11428811, 5252221, 11428819, 5252222, 278995.
As a seller you need to take the time to verify these stamps (many online sources to do so eg. wikimedia). If you don't you are not just an @&;!!hol# to the philatelic community, but on purpose defrauding the buyer. Think about that.
Defraud: To make a Misrepresentation of an existing material fact, knowing it to be false or making it recklessly without regard to whether it is true or false, intending for someone to rely on the misrepresentation and under circumstances in which such person does rely on it to his or her damage.
https://www.hipstamp.com/listing/cape-of-good-hope-7-u-hope-seated-scv-275000/2879419