Canada Fruit Definitive

(Hey! Where is everyone?)

I saw this item on ebay:



ebay.com item number:196162689645

Any ideas on what is happening here?

Working on their collections!
He is trying to make $125 US bucks or $169 cdn$ from " 6 cents" worth of the "Edible berries issue" Unfortunately, His title wrongly states essays/proofs when it should state "possible essays/proofs." At least in his description he states that it is of unknown lineage and is being sold as is. He mentions Scott catalogue note about imperf issues, and it states where they may have came from, but the ones for sale are fully perforated. Edit: In my opinion - Created Fantasy stamps.

Thanks, Number 1, for an expert's answer.
It must take some skill to replace the numeral, I'd guess. The intent can't be very nefarious because the result is so obviously fake.
The provenance is rather sketchy, however. Maybe he's advertising his stamp-altering skills?

Sak, naw, knowing that everyone was busy working on their collections does not make me an expert.
Seriously though, not being a specialist in any one given subject/area can leave anyone vulnerable, especially in making a purchase, by making an error or wrong assumption/opinion on material sold by others.
I have learned through years of collecting, asked questions and others their professional opinions, and read a lot about the subject matter; and learning in this great community and I continue to be surprised by the breath and width of knowledge out there that collectors have specialised in and are willing to share. My hats off to them for their tireless hours of work and attention to detail that make it look easy when they create a compilation or book on the subject. I have collected/purchased at auctions and sales/possibly hoarded a hugh amount of different material and spent from pennies to thousands over the past 43 years and I am still continiusly learning something new each day.
So in closing this rambling, I just like to mention that in no way do I profess to be an expert, but do greatly enjoy this hobby. It will be interesting to note if someone does purchase it!
MIKE