Pete, You are absolutely correct in all you say. I just find it hard for me to believe that all this was made with premeditated desire to pass off a fraudulant piece. Heresay may have been used to quote a putative article, it was not obviously true. It should be pointed out to the seller. I think it was, thus the refund of the money. But, as you say, the next buyer will be a victim, of sorts. When I see the items on the table at Reno, I think "caveat emptor". I also ask you and probably Russ for your takes on the item in question.
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