Lelands Lot #153 Heads Up.

[wonkaticket]

Jeff, don't let a little things like details & facts get you bogged down just enjoy the auction...I know Josh doesn't let it effect his enjoyment of his auctions.

[oldjudge]

Way to go Jeff and John! Just when you think you have seen everything.......

[ctownboy]

Even when they are wrong
auction descriptions just Ramble On.

David

[scooter729]

I had been interested initially in this Red Sox print when I saw it the other day, but noticed the two small words at the end of the long description which stated "repaired tears".

I immediately flashed back to this thread and pictured what the "repaired tears" might mean, and held back on my bid.

Thanks again to all for informing the rest of us when you know about things like this - it is very educational and can save us some headaches down the road!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by scooter729

I had been interested initially in this Red Sox print when I saw it the other day, but noticed the two small words at the end of the long description which stated "repaired tears".

I immediately flashed back to this thread and pictured what the "repaired tears" might mean, and held back on my bid.

Thanks again to all for informing the rest of us when you know about things like this - it is very educational and can save us some headaches down the road!

Leland's is an advertiser here so please keep that in mind. It doesn't change my view but it needs to be said.
There is no doubt a couple mistakes were made in the auction. That being said, if I wanted something that said it had been repaired, I would place a call and get more explanation if i had a concern. That is a beautiful poster. I don't think I have ever seen it before. I could maybe see me replacing my Horner Composite with it, and putting the rest of the money in the bank. It's really nice.

Also, I have known Josh and Mike for many years. I consider them good guys and hobby friends. I think the poster was an oversight and one that got egg on their face. But that being said I trust Leland's and think they are a good company and one I will continue to do business with. Just as I would do with anything and any company, if I am buying something that has been repaired, I will always follow up and ask about it, just as I did the Horner Composite hanging on my wall.

I am looking forward to their auction ending to see where some things go. Hopefully, if there is anything I can't live without, I will come away with it....It will be interesting to see if the Wagner card gets more bids too.....

[calvindog]

Leon, Josh has engaged in shill bidding in his auctions. Just ask him.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Leon, Josh has engaged in shill bidding in his auctions. Just ask him.

I did. He said he didn't.

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by Leon

That being said, if I wanted something that said it had been repaired, I would place a call and get more explanation if i had a concern.

Thanks Leon - I just wanted to add that I took your advice and gave them a call to get more details as to the extent of the repaired tears. It certainly had a bit of work, but not a full restoration like the A&G poster at all, so it is a nice piece.

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Leon

That being said, if I wanted something that said it had been repaired, I would place a call and get more explanation if i had a concern.

If they can rave about how great the item is and post a nice size image of it, then a detailed description(as well as before photos) about the repair work should be given as well. A potential buyer shouldn't have to call about this.

To me it's obvious why they left this out, they thought it would hurt the final price.

It's just not that hard to be honest.

[sportsnbikes]

Very informative post. Bidding is still close to 16,000. WOW!

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by scooter729

I had been interested initially in this Red Sox print when I saw it the other day, but noticed the two small words at the end of the long description which stated "repaired tears".

I immediately flashed back to this thread and pictured what the "repaired tears" might mean, and held back on my bid.

Thanks again to all for informing the rest of us when you know about things like this - it is very educational and can save us some headaches down the road!

Scott saw this, saw another one of these go off in Verkman does anybody have the old catalogs from this year with this item in it?

Just curious.....

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Scott saw this, saw another one of these go off in Verkman does anybody have the old catalogs from this year with this item in it?

Just curious.....

I've got all of the catalogs if you know which one it is in.

[wonkaticket]

Huh so write ups on restored items can be done with full detail. Kudos to H&S these guys took a bit of a rub on the whole "partial" Wagner thing, but props where props are due.

http://www.hugginsandscott.com/cgi-b...l?itemid=65067

Cheers,

John