Posted By:
Jodi BirkholmI can understand the frustration in not seeing a scan posted with an ad, but don't forget some of the reasons why sending the scan in email format can be better (IMHO):
--There is risk of somebody stealing your scan and using it in a way that is either deceitful or just plain confusing, as is evidenced by that signed Mantle card thread not long ago
--As most are aware, I deal mainly in rare vintage autographs. Personally, I do not wish to dole out free exemplars to whoever happens to utilize this forum. It goes without saying that most folks here are good-intentioned people, but there are bad apples out there who I really wouldn't want to have access to certain scans. I have taken a bit of flack over my feelings on this matter, but my position will never be swayed. I'm not as leery about posting scans of Ruths, Cobbs, Mantles, etc., seeing as there are countless good and bad scans already out there, but my first point again comes into play in this case.