I consider posts like these to be useful discussions. I'm relatively new to the hobby and looking to start a globe collection, but I want to buy with confidence. At the same time, I don't want to pass on good opportunities because I'm over-cautious. Now I know that globes marked "made in usa", with no other visible markings (date, reg, manufacturer,etc) does not necessarily rule it out as being authentic. This is why I consider this site to be such a valuable resource. Thanks for the info. Joe

PS. It was through this post that I learned about the Scott globe CD. I plan to purchase a copy of the ebook when I'm able to download in a reasonable time period.