Bogus Samples in upcoming Legendary Auction

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

I do think if someone is correct in pointing on fraud that really save the industry and help net54 members from avoiding losing thousands of dollars they should get some type of a reprieve....only if they proven correct on the fraud

On the face of it your statement makes some sense. And we have had this exact debate more than once. But after going about a half layer deep with it, it's easy to see there is no way in heck that would work.

I could type until tomorrow with the reasons why it wouldn't so I will spare everyone and just say, it won't work on this forum.

ps...I should mention, I am always open for yet another debate and so far haven't been close to being convinced what you say would work, in practicality.

[sports-rings]

Originally Posted by Leon

On the face of it your statement makes some sense. And we have had this exact debate more than once. But after going about a half layer deep with it, it's easy to see there is no way in heck that would work.

I could type until tomorrow with the reasons why it wouldn't so I will spare everyone and just say, it won't work on this forum.

ps...I should mention, I am always open for yet another debate and so far haven't been close to being convinced what you say would work, in practicality.

Why can't someone just put their name? How hard is that?

Leon, I do have a question - if someone really wanted to expose a problem piece and really didn't want to use their name, couldn't they post the following anomalously:

"I visited the ABC auction and noticed lot no. 999. Does anyone have any opinions or thoughts on this lot pertaining to it being or not being authentic?"

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sports-rings

Why can't someone just put their name? How hard is that?

Leon, I do have a question - if someone really wanted to expose a problem piece and really didn't want to use their name, couldn't they post the following anomalously:

"I visited the ABC auction and noticed lot no. 999. Does anyone have any opinions or thoughts on this lot pertaining to it being or not being authentic?"

I probably wouldn't have an issue with that. As a matter of fact I can remember some instances where folks have done that and it was ok. I can't make a blanket statement but as long as the person posting doesn't make an accusation or say something is bad, fake etc......it probably wouldn't an issue. And lastly, very recently a major auction house (and advertiser) came to me about this exact question. They said they felt the person starting the thread should have to have their full name in their post. I said, show me where they said, or made accusations. They didn't. End of discussion. The person that started that thread never heard from me and it stayed without his name, only his user id.

[Econteachert205]

Michael, not sure on how to get through to the fbi, might be better off contacting the northern Illinois da's office where the court cases of many of these guys took place, current atty Zachary Fardon. Not sure again but might be worth a shot if the same characters are up to the same chicanery.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Michael, not sure on how to get through to the fbi, might be better off contacting the northern Illinois da's office where the court cases of many of these guys took place, current atty Zachary Fardon. Not sure again but might be worth a shot if the same characters are up to the same chicanery.

I think I can get through to the FBI as I have them on speed dial . (seriously)......So, if anyone needs something let me know and I can help with some possible parameters for them to be involved. I am not saying I have any more pull than anyone else, except I do have a good rapport with the FBI investigating the hobby.

[sports-rings]

Originally Posted by Leon

I think I can get through to the FBI as I have them on speed dial . (seriously)......So, if anyone needs something let me know and I can help with some possible parameters for them to be involved. I am not saying I have any more pull than anyone else, except I do have a good rapport with the FBI investigating the hobby.

Thanks Leon,

With the FBI on speed dial I now know who not to extort from!

I think Doug Allen is showing an error in judgement more than an effort to screw bidders.

I have reached out to Balfour who said they were interested in learning more about this matter, since it is clearly being auctioned off as having come from a Balfour salesman and the items have balfour markings, which in my opinion as you can see by the photos at the begging of this post, not authentic.

[sports-rings]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Michael, not sure on how to get through to the fbi, might be better off contacting the northern Illinois da's office where the court cases of many of these guys took place, current atty Zachary Fardon. Not sure again but might be worth a shot if the same characters are up to the same chicanery.

I called his office and was told he only prosecutes cases. They suggested I call the FBI!

Not sure if I should just see if Legendary has a change of heart and pulls the two rings, or perhaps Balfour will try to pressure them.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Leon

On the face of it your statement makes some sense. And we have had this exact debate more than once. But after going about a half layer deep with it, it's easy to see there is no way in heck that would work.

I could type until tomorrow with the reasons why it wouldn't so I will spare everyone and just say, it won't work on this forum.

ps...I should mention, I am always open for yet another debate and so far haven't been close to being convinced what you say would work, in practicality.

Basically, I am saying they they could be on a limited status, but to ban may prevent others from voicing out fraud out there.....if they feel its too problematic to post, then net54 member and the hobby generally can now pay for fraudulent stuff that could of been avoided...I for one did not have any inking that there would be problems with the rings.......again they would have to be correct on the fraud to excuse them..and again it would be a limited reprieve..not full access..

I would do anything in my power to encourage people to point out valid fraud to others...that's a good thing for the hobby...worried about a few words in which the poster would be banned if not telling the truth in exchange for many many victims doesn't seem like a fair trade...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

Basically, I am saying they they could be on a limited status, but to ban may prevent others from voicing out fraud out there.....if they feel its too problematic to post, then net54 member and the hobby generally can now pay for fraudulent stuff that could of been avoided...I for one did not have any inking that there would be problems with the rings.......again they would have to be correct on the fraud to excuse them..and again it would be a limited reprieve..not full access..

I would do anything in my power to encourage people to point out valid fraud to others...that's a good thing for the hobby...worried about a few words in which the poster would be banned if not telling the truth in exchange for many many victims doesn't seem like a fair trade...

The "name" rules we have are not negotiable as of today (still debatable though). That being said, I have always helped folks expose fraud if they come to me, while they can remain anonymous. There are ways to do things other than breaking our most important rule. Do we lose a few members because of the rule? Yes, but to me, it does way more good than bad. As I always tell folks, if standing behind what you say is a problem, this is not going to be a good forum for you. If you want to make accusations and be anonymous, go somewhere else.

And BTW, you saying they have to be correct is probably the biggest obstacle to your whole plan. Many times we might not ever find out if they are correct or not, then what? They just screw up a person or a companies reputation while remaining anonymous? What if the person exposing them, and remaining anonymous, just had an ax to grind, then what?

[ibuysportsephemera]

IMO, The "name rule" is what sets Net54 apart from all other similar forums. If you really have something important or meaningful to say....it shouldn't be a problem putting your identity out there for all to see.

Jeff