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[Leon]

I just don't buy the sentiment that ONLY our BST fraudsters get berated. Those aren't the facts but I guess anyone can believe what they want to. For the record I think all fraud should be exposed but certain individuals on this board go way overboard on conspiracy theories. That being said anyone, auction house or otherwise, that commits fraud should be outed, punished and taken to task....and this board is a fine place to do it. We really need, and for the most part (imo) have, equal rights on the board.

BTW, I am guilty of bidding in almost all auctions....so let the accusations and sarcasm continue.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Leon

I just don't buy the sentiment that ONLY our BST fraudsters get berated. Those aren't the facts but I guess anyone can believe what they want to. For the record I think all fraud should be exposed but certain individuals on this board go way overboard on conspiracy theories. That being said anyone, auction house or otherwise, that commits fraud should be outed, punished and taken to task....and this board is a fine place to do it. We really need, and for the most part (imo) have, equal rights on the board.

BTW, I am guilty of bidding in almost all auctions....so let the accusations and sarcasm continue.

Leon,

I didn't say only B/S/T and eBay sellers get berated. Jeff has done a pretty fine job calling out the big boys. That indeed is quite factual.

My point is that quite often there are a ton of folks ready to pounce when the guilty party is a small-timer. For gosh sakes, a seller had his personal information posted at the top of a thread on the main board, where it remained for days after the transaction in question had been completed. A transaction, by the way, that was for less than $200.

However, when the party in question is a big auction house, the tendency is for the masses to either clam up or rush to the big boys' defense.

If you want to debate that point, feel free. A quick search of previous threads might cause you not to. I'm not sure you should take it personally — it's not like the discussion is about overprints on the backs of candy cards — but that's certainly your right.

Happy holidays.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

However, when the party in question is a big auction house, the tendency is for the masses to either clam up or rush to the big boys' defense.

Of course...and the reasons why should be obvious. Many here are still bidding/buying and consigning to those auction houses in question. The only time a line is drawn is when the items are just plain fake (ie Coach's Corner). Some (I won't say all) auction houses have figured out that collectors will put up with a certain amount of fraud in order to obtain the "golden ring".

[drc]

Duly note that I said I was struck not only struck. I can have been struck by multiple things (no pun please, I bruise easily), including dubious auction house practices.

[Leon]

never mind