Marty wrote: "and on a regular basis, collectors and/or dealers with specialized knowledge have informed him that he has inaccurately described a poster...I know he does this on a routine basis, as I have received many such emails telling me that the listing description has been altered."
Uh...isn't that what I just stated? Since BH is so highly respected in the hobby don't you think he should be held to a higher standard? For example, if he does not know the provenance he should wait until he does before listing it. I watched him auction a Jimi Hendrix "special" or "polish" poster a while back that turned out to be a commercial release, but he incorrectly related to the Jimi Plays Berkeley film - yes, he did email folks as I received one as well, but, the poster eventually sold for between $200-$300 (if memory serves)- that never would have happened IMHO if it had been described accurately in the first place. If BH, or any bigtime seller is uncertain he should not call it "special" or "???" just to get it listed. Am I wrong in this? This is the example that comes to mind. But, as Marty stated he does this on a "routine" basis. BH sold me a "Valley: Obscurred by Clouds" that is a repro (I own two originals from original release) - I called him and he refunded the purchase price only - I was out the $18.00 in shipping for a poster I sent back. He continues to sell this poster as an "advance." (see ebay #7510500661). I agree that BH is not necessarily being crooked, and he can be a nice and reasonable guy, but he should not be protected from negative opinions based on personal experiences of members of the community - and THAT is what happened on MPT, IMHO. It has been MY CHOICE to stop buying from him based on personal experience - so, when I read glowing recommendations about BH I feel the "other" side is being totally ignored and disallowed as appropriate conversation. If we can criticize TLoce, BradBuried, etc. we should also be able to state opinions regarding BH - and, as we have seen that cannot be done without being met with harsh criticism, denial, and/or disbelief because the "facts" are not "good enough." Funny thing is - I used to fiercely defend BH when the bashers bashed - it was only after I was stung that I changed my stance, why should others have to be stung to learn their lesson? Anyway, I went way longer than I wanted to, sorry. Best regards. Gary "http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2322&item=7510500661"; Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
