This auction is loaded with re-strikes. Which is fine if you at least give hint of this in the auctions.
Looks like they decided they didn't have time to do this and threw everything up against a wall with a general template for a description and let the chips fall where they may.
I guess because it's from "The Sporting News Archives" we're supposed to think all of the photos they list are extra special. I especially like the Dummy Hoy with the 1994 print date on the back.
Mind you, there's plenty of legitimate, vintage material mixed in there to. I just find it odd for them to mix vintage photographs with later restrikes without so much of a notation in the descriptions as to which is which.
The rushed, washed out scans don't help either.
I don't think it's an attempt to deceive either. I think they are inundated with so many photos, they thought this was the quickest, most efficient way to list as many as possible. Unfortunately for them, the number of obvious later generation photos in the grouping will probably keep the prices of the legitimate vintage shots down to a reasonable level for those with a discerning eye as to the difference. It may also lead to a lot of people seeking refunds after the auctions are over because they weren't sure what they were bidding on.
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11-14-2010, 11:53 AM
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