Heritage Auction problem

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by Heritage Sports

And, speaking of banned clients, we’ll close with a clarification...Simon’s account, as well as several others’, was suspended for allegedly working in conjunction with a man known to the law enforcement world (and on this board and http://whitebetsy.wordpress.com/) as “The Cooperstown Forger.”

That is quite an accusation.

Wow.

And my apologies as a newbie if I'm late to the party on this one.

[batsballsbases]

Pass the pretzels this could be a long one!

[Big Six]

...and BOOM goes the dynamite!!!

[RichardSimon]

"And, speaking of banned clients, we’ll close with a clarification. Richard Simon and Travis Roste claim that their accounts were suspended by Heritage for negative comments posted on the board. While we’d admit there is an uncomfortable irony in simultaneously bashing and patronizing a business, that’s not the reason. Simon’s account, as well as several others’, was suspended for allegedly working in conjunction with a man known to the law enforcement world (and on this board and http://whitebetsy.wordpress.com/) as “The Cooperstown Forger.” Roste’s account was suspended after a campaign of harrassment of our executives in May of 2011."

Allegedly working in conjunction with The Cooperstown Forger??
I and several others?
What??
I have communicated on several occasions with the author of whitebetsy and he has commended the things I have done in the past to fight forgery. He went out of his way to introduce me to his site. We have had several lengthy e mail exchanges.
I am working in conjunction with a forger?
What the hell are you talking about Jonathan?
Accusing me of working in conjunction with a forger is a very serious accusation.
Perhaps you care to attempt to clarify that?
I was suspended by your organization shortly after I posted a comment(s) on this board in a thread that had already started. It did not seem there was any other reason. Hell of a coincidence if that was not the reason.

[thekingofclout]

Richard. I would think that Jonathan is insinuating that he knows who the Cooperstown Forger is, and that you may not. But you have still worked with him in the past in some way shape or form. And I'm pretty damn sure I nailed it as well. Just don't want to reveal it for any possible legal ramifications.

[slidekellyslide]

Hilarious...Heritage auctions works EVERY DAY with the "Cooperstown Thief".

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Hilarious...Heritage auctions works EVERY DAY with the "Cooperstown Thief".

Dan, you are so funny .

[sports-rings]

boards such as these paint a very distorted picture.

Jonathan,

I was very careful to not provide opinions, just to explain my recent experience of an item not selling. I even clarified when someone else mentioned shill bidding that I never accused Heritage of shill bidding and I also wrote that I have no idea what effort went into trying to get the winning bidder to complete the transaction.

Since I am not working with any forgers or bloggers and I have pledged additional items to be auctioned off in your upcoming auctions I hope I will not be banned from your auctions, both as a bidder and a consigner.

If I am going to be banned as a bidder or consigner, I would appreciate knowing as soon as possible so I can make other arrangements.

Thanks,

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Richard. I would think that Jonathan is insinuating that he knows who the Cooperstown Forger is, and that you may not. But you have still worked with him in the past in some way shape or form. And I'm pretty damn sure I nailed it as well. Just don't want to reveal it for any possible legal ramifications.

In some way, shape or form?
What does that mean?
What work did I do with him?
You are making accusations here, can you back them up?

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

In some way, shape or form?
What does that mean?
What work did I do?
You are making accusations here, can you back them up?

Richard. I'm not making any accusations here! Jeez a child could see that I was trying to help you to get to the gist of what Jonathan wrote, as you seemed baffled by it.

And to answer your question: You have worked with him in some way shape or form = you have worked with him in some respects.

Alright now. Recess is for 20 minutes. THAT"S 20 MINUTES ONLY!