Without even checking I bet this description is plagiarized

[Leon]

Most descriptions, other than physical attributes and relevant historical and factual information, are for the consignors. And mostly, the catalogs are for consignors too. Just my observation as a casual user ...

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

i think they are just playing to the the people that consigned the cards. Those people arent going to complain. If they say just '1955 clemente psa 8, enough said' and the card goes for peanuts...they likely will complain..

[Beastmode]

Originally Posted by Leon

Most descriptions, other than physical attributes and relevant historical and factual information, are for the consignors. And mostly, the catalogs are for consignors too. Just my observation as a casual user ...

+++agreed. I have't been around long enough, but the discriptive exuberance is out of control at some AH's. Was it always like this?

[Orioles1954]

I write for an auction house and really think it should be a balancing act. Consignors do appreciate a certain amount of fluff but we try to rein it in a bit. I think we do a very good job overall.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Leon

Most descriptions, other than physical attributes and relevant historical and factual information, are for the consignors. And mostly, the catalogs are for consignors too. Just my observation as a casual user ...

'relevant' Could be a difference of opinion of what is deemed relevant