Retro Game Collector Accused of Selling $100,000 Worth of Forgeries

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A retro game collector has been accused of selling forgeries worth over $100,00 since at least 2015, involving games such as Ultima, Akalabeth, and Mystery Hose. Purchased from Enrico Ricciardi, buyers have compared notes and discovered irregularities in print quality, labels, and even blank floppy disks. Images with detailed explanations of the problems can be viewed here and here. Riciardi has since been removed from the Big Box PC Game Collectors group. An Anti-Scammers Guide has been posted to prevent fraud and counterfeiting. No legal action has been taken, but the buyers are determining the best course of action.

Source: Kotaku

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