Are these pots both legit or...

[louisjohn79]

Hi found these two nearly identical pots. I want to start buying stuff from one or both of these vendors. Is it possible both are authentic?

First pictures the one from the '80s supposedly. $105 after shipping.



Second pictures are one from modern day. Different chop marks. Cost $80.

[louisjohn79]

Any thoughts?

[Zared]

Any thoughts?

Doesn't look 80's to me. Which vendor are these from? Ebay vendor from China?

[FBee]

105 USD seems to be a bit too cheap for real 80ies

[louisjohn79]

Any thoughts?

Doesn't look 80's to me. Which vendor are these from? Ebay vendor from China?

Both are ebay i tried to link but not allowed.

[louisjohn79]

Any thoughts?

Doesn't look 80's to me. Which vendor are these from? Ebay vendor from China?

Thanks. The first one (claim 80s) is from seller oldzishsa and the second from missteapots (recent production).

[carmeloneo]

Hi found these two nearly identical pots. I want to start buying stuff from one or both of these vendors. Is it possible both are authentic?

First pictures the one from the '80s supposedly. $105 after shipping.



Second pictures are one from modern day. Different chop marks. Cost $80.

A retro 80s', it's common on the market. The primary are not suggested to play old teapots.

[Zared]

Any thoughts?

Doesn't look 80's to me. Which vendor are these from? Ebay vendor from China?

Thanks. The first one (claim 80s) is from seller oldzishsa and the second from missteapots (recent production).

Every pot from oldzisha is modern. I'd avoid their teapots.

[FBee]

Also note, the clay is way to shiny to be real vintage.

[bagua7]

It's not an 80s pot.

Those zini pots are usually chemically-ridden ones, especially if shiny looking.

I had a quick look at eBay and the following two are definitively 'chemical' pots:

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2

[louisjohn79]

Second link is dead but yeah that first one is suspect.

I'm surprised to hear EVERYTHING on oldzishsa is modern. I'm still itching to buy something authentic but scepticism is jamming me up. What should i do?

[louisjohn79]

OMG so long to get my posts approved

[Zared]

Second link is dead but yeah that first one is suspect.

I'm surprised to hear EVERYTHING on oldzishsa is modern. I'm still itching to buy something authentic but scepticism is jamming me up. What should i do?

Why would you be surprised? Ebay vendor selling direct from China is an dead giveaway.

https://emmettsteas.weebly.com Emmett is a well known western vendor/member here that sells authentic vintage yixing at very reasonable prices.

[louisjohn79]

Awesome. Thanks. Any other recommendations?

[Zared]

Awesome. Thanks. Any other recommendations?

Essenceoftea.com
2088taiwan.com
zishaartgallery.com

A fair amount of people recommend eBay seller Lukevcent for cheap modern pots.