| If you are considering buying a pair of Cowboy | | | | who made the spurs just by looking - but this |
| Spurs online or from any auction there are some | | | | may come with experience. |
| tips and bits of information that will help you | | | | Many of the pairs of Cowboy Spurs come with |
| ensure that you are buying what the seller says it | | | | the markings of the person who made them such |
| is! Although boot spurs are hard to fake, it is | | | | as the North and Judd anchor mark. If the seller is |
| possible and not unknown for this to happen. | | | | saying that the spurs were made by the |
| Make sure that you are aware of the history of | | | | Crockett Spur company, then you should expect |
| the item you are buying and also try to make | | | | to see the relevant markings on the spurs. There |
| sure that the person selling the spurs is someone | | | | are many sets of spurs that are not marked - so |
| who seems reputable and trustworthy. Many | | | | make sure you ask for a photo of any markings |
| online auction sites like eBay will offer a feedback | | | | first or examine them yourself if possible. |
| rating on the seller which will give you a guide to | | | | The age of the cowboy spurs will also allow you |
| their reputation in the online auction community. | | | | to make a good judgement of their validity. Older |
| Do your research on the person first if possible. | | | | spurs were made from iron and then half or full |
| The design of the spur will also help you | | | | mounted with silver designs and flash. A pair of |
| determine if they are valuable too. Each maker | | | | spurs today would be made from more modern |
| had a different style and way of making spurs | | | | materials such as aluminum. How the spur looks |
| and not every pair is the same. Different heel | | | | will also give you an insight into the age of the |
| bands or button styles are common as are larger | | | | pair. |
| or more flamboyant rowels. You can often tell | | | | |