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Posted By: <b>Frank Evanov</b><p>Jim, I certainly applaud and support your efforts here. I think Peter's point about disclosure has merit also. <br /><br />I saw an ad on TV yesterday for a diamond sale at Macy's Department Store here in NY. At the bottom of the screen, in small print, it was noted that some of the diamonds in the sale had restorative work done by Macy's to improve their quality. That's important info for the consumer.<br />Information that we, as collectors, deserve to have in our venues as well. <br /><br /> <br><br>Frank

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>Another function that might be performed by a collectors' association is education. (Sorry if previously mentioned.) So, for example, if the Association is to issue a certification (Seal of Approval) to dealers, auction houses and graders, it might require as a prerequisite that they complete a course on ethics generally, as well as on the specifics of the adopted Code of Conduct. The course could be offered by the Association at the National and/or on the internet. And, depending on how ambitious the Association, some version of the course could be offered as well to the public/collectors generally, again perhaps at the National. Mark

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>If ya'll want to throw out some poll questions we can make them happen in a poll at the top......maybe a week or two at a time. IF someone wants to collect the data then we can be off and running...any volunteers....and questions for the poll please?? Or better idea's....

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Leon,<br /><br />Can we wait a bit?<br /><br />We are going to convene a group(i hope) and undoubtedly we will have questions for this group.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Jim

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Just let me know when you are ready. I started another thread to show I really want to help but saved it to a word doc and deleted it. Ball is in your court...take care

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Who would have thought a hobby could become so all consuming? Can this be healthy? That sucking sound is the disappearance of fun. It is no wonder that many non-collecting people consider us men/women that are hopelessly trapped in our childhoods. Please Jim, stop embarrassing us! Soon it won't even be possible to hide in a crowd.