Posted By:
Gilbert MainesHowie: Your assessment is absolutely correct. Exhibit cards are not items which I routinely buy. So I am more apt to make an error with these cards than with some others, and I did.
When I got the card from the seller it was much smaller (1/8" t-b + s-s) than a typical Exhibit. On that basis alone, the card was unacceptable. At that time I did not consider the possibility that the card was not manufactured in the 20s.
Later I noticed in two price guides the apparent discrepency which I described. Is it possible that I am in error Howie? Yes, it is. Is it possible that the seller is mistaken or a fraud, Howie? Yes, it is.
Is it premature to draw conclusions, including giving the seller a break? Yes, it is.
To some though Howie, this occurance is not worthy of further assessment.
I have not made the statement that the seller has behaved fraudulently. My current plan is to do the required research in order to establish whether the card is a legitimate ESC 20s issuance (while waiting for his check to clear). And if the card was not made during that period, provide the evidence to the seller. If the seller then continues to sell cards which are improperly attributed, his behavior defines the term.
Will I then make any statements about the seller? Will my feedback window of opportunity have expired? Will I take other actions? Tune in next week for the continuing soap opera of futility.