Topic: Dealer errors on Dickinson's Real Deal

[Paul S.]

well, I'm with Neil  -  I want people to know as little as possible when I'm buying from them.............           and I think that when I turn my toesies up, my glass, for what its worth, will go to a museum  -  stuff the family.
Interest in the GMB and the world of glass collecting generally, is maintained mostly by folk who pay under £500 for something (in fact probably under £200), and without them we would have a rather quiet Board.                   
I suspect there is a difference of opinion depending on whether you buy contemporary studio creations, or historic pre-owned glass  -  also whether you are buying for investment.

I've had more of a buzz from finding something good for a quid from a junk/charity source than some of the pieces for which I've paid vastly more  -  it's good to know that experience gained from reading our books pays off.           Where is the fun in simply opening the cheque book and paying the asking price - although I appreciate the investment aspect  -  and occasionally there's the need to visit a dealer since Newcastle Light Balusters are as rare as hens' teeth at boot sales.

But we mustn't get too serious, must we ??  -  after all isn't this all about having fun and enjoying ourselves

I wonder if Peter would let me handle his treasures   or is that reserved for ladies only.

[oldglassman]

Hi,
           " I wonder if Peter would let me handle his treasures   or is that reserved for ladies only. "
  No problem, and if i am not around my wife would certainly oblige.
 
  Cheers ,
              Peter.

[chopin-liszt]

Buying for investment is silly.

I buy what I love and what I want to live with and appreciate on a daily basis.

We do that with paintings as well.
(Michael prefers paintings to glass, and he can afford paintings. I can't. But we do choose paintings together, and I rarely buy glass he will hate.)

[Bernard C]

           " I wonder if Peter would let me handle his treasures   or is that reserved for ladies only. "
  No problem, and if i am not around my wife would certainly oblige.

It's going to be interesting to see how many handle your wife, Peter, when you're not around!   

Bernard C. 

[johnphilip]

Well she is a little cracker may i say , his choice of Gals is as expert as his choice of glass . his Parrots aint bad either . squawk squwak