A sucker is born every minute!

Jim McDougall · 6th September 2007, 03:46 PM

Wise words from our resident ebay observer

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I do agree that there is a degree of responsibility borne by the consumer, especially in the case of antiques of any kind. We have to remember that anyone selling something will often put on a spin, either by embellishment or omission as well. It is well known that many sellers/dealers use varying degrees of bait and always hope for wide eyed, empassioned enthusiasts who either ignore what they know hoping for a bargain or simply do not have adequate knowledge nor research done to avoid misfortune in a purchase.
In retail consuming, the term is 'fine print', in antique purchasing we know the term well...caveat emptor!

Thats why the forum is here, to discuss and learn, and hopefully help in avoiding potentially expensive misteakes!

Best regards,
Jim

6th September 2007, 03:46 PM	#5
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,288	Wise words from our resident ebay observer ! I do agree that there is a degree of responsibility borne by the consumer, especially in the case of antiques of any kind. We have to remember that anyone selling something will often put on a spin, either by embellishment or omission as well. It is well known that many sellers/dealers use varying degrees of bait and always hope for wide eyed, empassioned enthusiasts who either ignore what they know hoping for a bargain or simply do not have adequate knowledge nor research done to avoid misfortune in a purchase. In retail consuming, the term is 'fine print', in antique purchasing we know the term well...caveat emptor! Thats why the forum is here, to discuss and learn, and hopefully help in avoiding potentially expensive misteakes! Best regards, Jim