killjoy32 wrote:on a lighter note, away from Chainmail problems etc, buy some of Rob Kuntz's rares. no shilling or dodgyness going on there
Very cool stuff, indeed, and I'm really looking forward to having that map in my hands!
For what it's worth, I pointed the seller to the Shady Dealers thread, but haven't heard back from him since then.
Copies of the emails I received from this seller, in reverse chronological order (I've removed a few words that don't affect the main points, just to hide the identities of some of you guys who also corresponded with him):
Well, now...I am flooded with "private sales" offers. If my Paypal account is not frozen as well, why not go for the outside offers. I should have considered more seriously. This is a strange item, far more sought after than seems reasonable. I hope you did not make some kind of complaint.
I am unsure what happened but if you like I will relist after my suspension. They accused me of shill bidding, which I do not what that is.
Meaning no insult, I'd prefer to let the auction run and if it sells for less so be it. I am unsure if I can feel comfortable ending an auction while a legitimate bid is in play. I told you I am old fashioned. I do appreciate the offer and communication.
- NOTE: I made him a private offer of $650 at the start of the auction, but haven't made any offers since the auction was taken down. After he refused my offer, I positioned myself as the top bidder.
You make a generous offer but I do not know how to withdraw an item already on the slate.
I'd much rather this piece go to a serious collector rather than a reseller like ... whom hinted at the same. .....
I know you are serious collector by the items you have purchased in the last month or so, which are revealed in your feedback rankings for awhile...
... I am an historical miniature wargamer from the old school and though I had many opportunities to do so, I never purchased many fantasy games. We all knew and know Gygax but were and are more interested in the historical.
Every item I have was purchased by me at a regional/local convention or hobby store.
The only correspondence before this was requests for scans and high res digital photographs, which he sent right away, and which looked great.
