We normally do not discuss Burlington eBay items but am asking this is a
generic way:
Would there be interest in having a sub-group that would discuss rare/unusual
items on eBay AND items wrongly ID'ed (for the benefit of newcomers)?
Examples of the latter currently on eBay:
An 1878 public TT (one of two Q publics known to have been repro'd) Unless one
has some 1870's/1880's Q TT's in their collection it is VERY difficult to tell
some of the 'weathered' 1878 repros from the original. (the other repro'ed Q
system public on eBay is late "20's via NRHS & marked as such; you will not be
fooled)
There is a steel whistle post said to be Q due to 'research' - not so per any
of the trackside diagram print books I've seen, old photos, etc.
There is a cup/saucer ID'ed as Spider Mums but it is not (honest error by
Seller who did have a copy of Luckin's reference book but did not read
correctly)
Etc, etc.
Also, a few Sellers like to use 'rare', "one-of-a-kind" for mundane items; some
of us know this but others may pay $20 for a $1 item. rather see Q fans spend
$$$ for real value.
Also, there are 'cinderella' items: things never made by or for CB&Q but in
someone's imagination. My attitude is if you want a shot glass with huge BR
herald and know its NOT real but are happy with it, fine BUT I hate to see Q
fans spend $$$ on what they think as 'authentic' (ditto for some 3 color enamel
watch fobs, etc).
Lastly, items that are truly CB&Q but NOT our CB&Q (referring to the implement
mfg) and others. And perhaps too help for the widow/son/daughter selling Dad's
1901 employee TT's for $1 as she/he does not know they are worth more. Some
groups offer 'estate' advice/jhelp to mbrs' families.
Your thoughts?
Gerald
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