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E, Danielfor the couple of days it takes for ANY auction to end? I understand the caveat for an item considered faked, or altered, or otherwise nefarious....
But isn't it possible for posters to simply wait until an auction is over to discuss the merits or interesting traits of an auctioned item - well advertised or not? If you need extra information to help you understand the piece, or its value, why not just email someone you trust/admire from the board and ask their opinion? At least you cut down on the number of people who might do the wrong thing and out bid you.....
Never quite understood why people can't respect the concept of allowing those who devote the most time and effort to finding pieces for their collection - the value of that time and effort.
Below is a piece I just bought, I think at a pretty reasonable price, that didn't make it into the category that would most likely reflect it and gather the most interest and bids. I waited out the full 7 days, didn't bid, hoped like hell no-one else was watching, and sniped it at the end for its opening price. I don't absolutely know that I outsmarted anyone, but certainly feel if posts had been made about it before hand I am unlikely to have won the item. Just as those who search out the flea markets, estate sales, garage sales, have earned through their efforts the firtst opportunity to find special things amongst the garbage.
Daniel
