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Posted By: JDWeller

Very disappointed to learn of this and great work to the board. This is one of the most drastic makeovers this board has uncovered. It is ironic when Mr. Miller, in an effort to pump his own lot, may have actually ended up hurting it.

One has to wonder if Mastro (and other auction houses) rountinely recommend to their clients to have their consignments improved in this manner? Mr. Miller commented that he had no idea until he saw the catalog, so did Mastro do this without his consent? The processes could not be inexpensive and I would think the consignor would know what was being done as he would be footing the bill.

The added disclosure to the description is not enough. The lot should be pulled unless Mastro has contacted all of the bidders to inform them of the history of this item.

The board has actually been quite kind to both Mastro and Mr. Miller it must be the Christmas spirit as I have watched others get torn apart for far less. The post by Mr. Miller and his consent to restore the item under these conditions, given his prominence in the hobby and his financial stature, is in very poor form.

JDW