Topic: Can you identify this orange/blue piece plz?

[Max]

Joolz, thanks for adding the photograph.  I've merged your two topics as they both relate to the same item...it helps keep things tidy.  If you ever want to discuss one the items you've posted already, simply add a reply or a question to the already existing thread and it'll bump it up the ratings.  :thup:   

[Joolz666]

Thanks for totally understanding guys!

I personally found his tone beligerant and the fact that he belittled anyone that used forums for advice is just narrow minded.

The whole purpose of my enquiry (as I stated to him) was to find out what I actually had so I could start collecting more of the same.

Still we live and learn and he most certainly has lost a potential customer.

All I can hope is that if anyone else has the misfortune to have to deal with this 'vintage glass expert' that they get treated as they deserve to be.

Joolz

[Max]

Although I know it's rather hurtful to receive such an answer when one requests help, could we (sorry to be so grandiose here  ) consider that the person concerned may receive 20 similar requests every day.  Their reason for guarding their hard-earned knowledge is (I think) understandable too as it might be their livelihood at stake as far as they're concerned. 

It's completely different to the way the Glass Message Board operates, as we're about free dissemination of knowledge before it's lost...but I can understand that other people don't always feel the same way.   

...this could be a topic for the Cafe really, because I'm sure everyone has a point of view on this! 

[obscurities]

Max,
I understand where you are coming from, but IMHO, if you get that many requests, then send out a nice, polite and professional response (form letter if you must) that does not insult and belittle the activities of someone (actually, a potential customer) that took the time to find you and contact you. At worst, just don't respond....

Craig

[Joolz666]

Ahhh Max,

Saw where you were from and got homesick all over again - I have been living in the USA for 8 years now but moved here from Kent.

I miss the auctions and antique dealers back home - they were always so friendly....

Oh and fish 'n' chips of course! :chky:

I thank both you and Craig for your comments - I understand both sides but tend to agree, if the gentleman in question didn't want to give an opinion then why spend 2 days & 2 emails writing back to me telling me what a pest I am hehehe...strange!

Maybe he was just having a bad week.