Do you ever get caught up in an auction description?

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08-08-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I've never got caught up, several times I've nearly thrown up after reading them.

LOL exactly. I don't see much value to information beyond provenance if relevant and a basic description, I guess I can understand that an AH feels a duty to consignors to fully promote an item, but I would think in most cases a good scan or photo is all that is needed.

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