posted on November 11, 2005 07:21:57 AM
I have never reported a seller to eBay for a false listing but I am on the verge. Found a very nice example of an item I collect and would have most likely bid EXCEPT... it was described in the subtitle and in the description as being the work of one of the most famous practicioners of the craft.
If this attribution is correct it could sell for many tousands of dollors. It would also require that all the history books be rewriten as to the style, medium, and period in which this person worked. I don't think so! I wrote a polite "ask the seller" inquiring how the attribution was made and have recieved no answer.
It has a low starting price with one bid but is "reserve not met" with several days to go. Should I just bite my tounge and keep quite on the theory that anyone who would bid a large amount would be knowledge enough or should I report it to eBay? -----o----o----o----o----o----o----o----o
“The illiterate of the future will be the person ignorant of the use of the camera as well as of the pen.”
Maholy-Nagy, Vision in Motion, 1947
posted on November 11, 2005 08:29:59 AM
Not likely but it might put the seller on notice that there is a possible problem with the listing. Guess that is part of my question. Is there any point in reporting a misrepresented item? -----o----o----o----o----o----o----o----o
“The illiterate of the future will be the person ignorant of the use of the camera as well as of the pen.”
Maholy-Nagy, Vision in Motion, 1947
posted on November 11, 2005 09:57:45 AM
I did that but the seller has not answered me or posted my question on the auction. I assume that is a choice the seller makes.
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“The illiterate of the future will be the person ignorant of the use of the camera as well as of the pen.”
Maholy-Nagy, Vision in Motion, 1947
