It definitely sounds to me like SOMEONE has got some 'splainin' to do!
Bruce
On Feb 7, 2008 1:33 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You know, I hate to see Heritage get caught in any scandal what with the
> hard work of our buddy Grey dedicating immense effort to get his poster
> auctions to the caliber they presently enjoy as well as many of the other
> divisions that have worked hard to plant their tent pole auctions including
> coins, comics, Americana, jewels, minerals, antiques etc. But the guy
> running props was warned time and again on his listings by people I know
> personally, as well as a website for props that undertook astonishing
> documentation that called into question a shocking number of their so
> called certified items.
>
> On this one website, one intrepid member knew the user ID LA Props would
> use to purchase items on Ebay. He could actually trace items purchased on
> Ebay (this is a non-specific example) but say a simple cowboy hat would be
> purchased, exact item would later be "authenticated" as John Wayne's. I
> know that sounds incredible but this individual sited numerous situations
> exactly like this. These findings and calls into question would be
> arrogantly ignored by the director at Heritage props much to the frustration
> of dealers who specialize in such items knowing such a scandal could hurt
> the hobby as a whole. How many even know LA Prop is not even in
> California?
>
> The guy at Heritage should be terminated, he was warned and challenged
> time and again and now his declarations of protest in the press are a joke.
> He knew, he knew the entire time. The implications hopefully will nipped in
> the bud unique to this individual and LA Props. But Heritage will have their
> work cut out for them on future endeavors. What's the saying, "lay with
> dogs you get fleas, or in this case, ticks." It's fraud on the grandest
> scale and a shame for an organization that has worked so hard to be one of
> the best.
>
> *
> freeman fisher
> 8601 west knoll dr. #7
> west hollywood, ca
> 90069
> 310-6579426*
>
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