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Old 02-13-2005, 01:50 AM
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Posted By: Brian Seigel

Shellyjaffe,

I'm not quite sure what experience you have with the press. However, I can tell you first hand that I have had many interviews - for print, radio and television. Many (the majority) have included quotes from me that have been way off base and words have been twisted and/or put in my mouth. These interviews include both business-related topics and collectibles.

For example, I have had my name, age, number of my children, the name of my wife, the name of my company and exactly what we do - reported incorrectly and/or taken out of context. In the collectibles area, for example, a newpaper reporter quoted me as saying, "I'm now going to buy a horse for my 12 year old daughter". I never said that....even though it's in quotes. The quotes mean nothing! My daughter read it and joked for months about me getting the horse for her!

So, while you may have a problem with Joe Orlando, PSA, or any other person or persons, please keep in mind that rarely do you find the proper "word for word" quotation - and many times, the unknowledgable reporter takes brief notes and re-creates the story he or she was putting together, which many times blends pieces that end up sounding nonsensical or unbelievable. The sports collectible hobby has few "beat" reporters like pro sports or politics, where you get highly experienced, knowledgeable reporters who balance each other out. You just might want to think about that before doing your long division work (PSA's been in business since 1991)

Regards,

Brian Seigel

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