[edwest]

I understand your frustration, Larry. However, please remember that there are those that have never heard of this site. Second, my best friend has gone to auctions at Sotheby's and Christies only to see a man arguing with the auctioneer after a professional collector of artwork told him, after the sale, that the background in the vintage animation cel he won was not original. And thousands of dollars were involved. I am currently researching the value of similar artwork for my friend, and even a certain gallery does not state if its backgrounds are original, reproduction, photo-litho, laser or other.

All it takes is a little homework, but some will not go through the trouble. No need to raise your blood pressure. Perhaps someone should contact the seller.



Ed