Mile High Cards -- an apology

[glchen]

In fairness to James, I've only been on this board for a month, and I think it's a very "powerful" board, especially because there are a lot of people here who spend big bucks at auctions and consign frequently to auctions also. For example, in the Heritage "Slow Delivery" thread, someone from Heritage posted to defend themselves, and try to make sure that other people who posted in that thread got their stuff delivered. In the Mear's thread where a consigner didn't like how he was treated, reps from Mears had to respond directly and indirectly. And I'm sure it was similar in the Mile High thread, where it was brought to their attention that someone was unhappy about slow delivery, so they contacted the poster to resolve the issue. If a similar post was done on the Collectors forum, I don't think anyone would notice. So if people have legitimate complaints, all the better to post here. However, because this board can have a lot of influence, still might have been better to check if you got the item already before the post went out. Still, an apology was made, and definite kudos to Bob for trying to make things right.

[calvindog]

Bob's a good guy and James is a good guy. Sh%t happens.

[sox1903wschamp]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Bob's a good guy and James is a good guy. Sh%t happens.

Thank goodness there not great guys

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by sox1903wschamp

Thank goodness there not great guys

Well, exactly. They're not great guys -- which means honest mistakes were made.

[Jewish-collector]

I agree with Glchen. This board is extremely influential, because many of the guys on this board are the clients of the auction houses. And, these auction houses wouldn't be in business if not for these clients. And of course the last thing an auction house wants is controversy on this board.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I agree with Glchen. This board is extremely influential, because many of the guys on this board are the clients of the auction houses. And, these auction houses wouldn't be in business if not for these clients. And of course the last thing an auction house wants is controversy on this board.

Actually, probably the last thing an auction house wants is to be the target of a federal investigation.

[Bamacollection]

If you are going to publicly repremand an auction house, individual, or group of any sort, you had better be able to defend your claim on this board. Don't come to the battle unarmed... The mass of knowledge and wisdom here will overcome you if you fail in preparation.

Other than that, I commend Bob for having the guts to apologize on the open range. I am sure he was embarrassed by the situation. It takes a lot of character to admit you have made a mistake and even more to do it here. I am sure a lessen was learned, both the original mistake and the mistake that this group could be understanding of his err. James Gallo made a few good points, but his approach leaves little to be desired.

[ethicsprof]

i've known bob manning as a scholar and a gentleman since my undergraduate days at Davidson when he was in the early years of his
distinguished professorship there.
i have had excellent bst transactions with James Gallo.

i feel confident that things are already mending between them.
anything otherwise would not make sense.

best,
barry

[Peter_Spaeth]

Lichtman as peacemaker?

[batsballsbases]

Please Please gentleman this is a civil matter!