I had an interesting experience recently with Heritage regarding their March
27th auction. It's frustrating how they try to hide what's really going on with
a poster's condition.
They had a Japanese original release B2 poster on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,
and I was interested. I zoomed through the Description and then impulsively
placed a bid on it. Afterwards I went back and re-read the Description more
carefully... and started thinking I'd acted wrong... moved too fast.
Re-reading the Description I saw red flags I had neglected to focus on... like
"Additionally, there are a few small strips of cellophane tape onthe verso."
Hmmm... how many tape strips constitutes what they think is "a few"? I emailed
Heritage asking for more detailed information. And they promptly responded:
"There are roughly 16 strips of cellophane tape along the borders and folds of
the verso that are each no bigger than 1 inch. Additionally, there is one strip
of cellophane tape on the verso that has a very minute piece of paper taped
under it that is subtly visible on the recto."
Whoa. How does 16 pieces of tape become "a few small strips of cellophane"? If
I chase this poster and win it means that along with their oversized premium, I
would have to find a poster restorer to remove the tape without damaging the
piece.... so add in another $100 or so. Oh well, the poster was rare, thought
I'd eat the cost and so I bid. Didn't win. Oh well..... on to the next auction.
Larry Brooks
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