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Topic: The Print Police and Forum Tact
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Osi Osgood
Film God
Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted March 10, 2013 08:45 AM
It cuts both ways.
I remember when I was selling that print of "Wolfman", numerous people jumped in to say that the print, (mind you, not my actual print I was selling but other copies and EVERY print is slightly different, even on a same print run) was faulty in this way and that, and while it did eventually sell for a decent price, it really ticked me off as all the comments were not representative of th print I was selling, (and not even mine, it was one of Fred's prints), only representative of other prints of the same feature.
At least, when I have commented on an auction, I'm commenting on actual screenshots from the print being sold or a statement from the actual auction and not talking about a print that I do not have any physical evidence to make an informed statement about.
-------------------- "All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "
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Osi Osgood
Film God
Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted March 10, 2013 10:15 PM
I understand all sides. I believe the thing that confused were the screenshots from what I believe was Doug's print and I can tell you, the Wolfman print I sold didn't look anywhere near what those screenshots looked like. It wasn't soft focus, (that could, however, been the photography of Doug's print and not the print itself), not did it have a bluish look. It certainly weas a nice sepiatone, however.
I take film represntation very seriously, as I believe that every single member of a forum is one bad print, or mis-represented or outright lied about print, from losing all face around here, and I wouldn't trade you fine lads for all the bucks in the world!
-------------------- "All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "
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Bill Brandenstein
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1632
From: California
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted March 18, 2013 11:14 AM
There is a healthy tension here - or at least, when it works correctly, it's healthy. We've all been ripped off by dishonest or careless sellers. We've all bought "good" prints only to find that unwelcome intrusion of an "unknown" odd defect. So here is a largely fine community of folks who have each other's back. Sounds good, right? Sure, until a sabotage of a good sale occurs, whether intentional or not, then somebody's potentially out some significant dollars.
A good time to take stock of the need for full disclosure and living by the Golden Rule. It's as simple as that, yes?
By the way, over the past few years my direct purchases from those on this forum have been some of the best deals ever. Not all of them turned out as intended, but in all cases praise is deserved for collectors helping collectors keep a great hobby alive. Generally, an honest, helpful, and friendly bunch. Thank you guys and keep up the good work!
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