posted on July 30, 2001 08:25:02 PM new
I am selling a book on expensive art glass. I was emailed from a "Seller"
collector who has that name glass but can't find any infor on the item she has, and
she asked me the following.
Would you be willing to look the item up
for me? What would be a fair price for your research time?
How would you handle this request?
I guess she dosen't want to bid on the book,
just wants information.
posted on July 30, 2001 08:35:54 PM new
I would look it up for her. What does it hurt? You might have something else she wants to bid on someday. Do a good deed, you could make a friend.
posted on July 30, 2001 08:37:37 PM new
Look on it as an opportunity.
If the "research" is quick and easy to do I would help her out.
You can emphasis just how useful this book will be to her on other similar research.
You may get a nice sale. If not, at least you've earned your Good Deed of the Week award!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
[ edited by bitsandbobs on Jul 30, 2001 08:38 PM ]
posted on July 30, 2001 08:54:41 PM new
I had a similar situation, was emailed by another seller asking where I got the information on an item I was selling. He had a whole set of that line to sell, and wanted to know more about it. Since he was selling dinnerware, and I was selling candlesticks, there was no direct competition. I provided him with websites, some authors who gave me my info, etc. He thanked me immensely, and is very knowledgeable about glass. He said I could email him anytime...and believe me, I do, cause I know nothing about glass. He has become one of my most invaluable contacts! Give it a try, you might be surprised.
posted on July 30, 2001 09:06:20 PM new
There was a poster some time ago (I think it was here) who asked for some information on New Zealand coins. I offered to help as best I could, and she sent me a fairly large list of coins. I spent an hour or so looking things up, and putting together a response for her, at no charge.
Last month, I had a question regarding a coin I had recently purchased, and I contacted a seller who specializes in that area. He offered to authenticate it for me, so I mailed it to him. He even went so far as to send it to another individual for further evaluation. I had included $6 in cash (to cover the cost of return postage and insurance) when I sent the coin, and when I received the coin back, the package (insured) included that $6.
posted on July 30, 2001 10:37:39 PM new
Eventer, No Worries. Have you got problems with renegade sheep?
That should flush a Kiwi out of the woodwork for you!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
My daughter's former trainer is from New Zealand and DID seem to have a rather strange attraction to sheepskin coats.
Alas, no renegade sheep! My daughter's new horse is an imported New Zealand thoroughbred & is named for a character in a well known children's story there. Was trying to get her some information about the story and the background of the name.
New Zealand..where men are men and the sheep are nervous.
posted on July 30, 2001 10:44:30 PM new
I agree with what everyone else has said: in your place I would give the person the info they want for free. What goes around comes around.
posted on July 31, 2001 06:46:34 AM new
Steuben Glass: call the Corning Museum in Corning, NY.
Go to library and get Albert Christian Revi's book on "American Art Glass".
posted on August 1, 2001 08:46:42 AM new
Help, I don't know what I am doing. I am new to the message center here. Last night, 3 AM EDT I posted 2 messages (new topics) and can not find them. Could you please tell me what I am doing wrong?
posted on August 1, 2001 10:14:19 AM new
Eventer, I used to work for a publishing company that imported books from New Zealand. What is the book/character you are checking on?
I still have a few contacts with some people there, including a few authors.
posted on August 1, 2001 02:08:19 PM new
I think "Mud Wiggle" is part of the RagDoll series, which also includes the Teletubbies and Tots TV. I checked out a few of the related sites, but couldn't find anything more about him, or what particular books you could find him in. Was hoping they would have a stuffed doll or beanie for him.
Definitely a strange name for a horse, but he sure is a beauty!
