Anyone see the Simpson's black widow posted today?

[John Sabato]

Albert, perhaps you did not read all of my large posting regarding the non-authenticity of these grips... and the circumstances surrounding the sale of this Luger...

I had already voiced my opinion about all the reasons why these grips could not be authentic...

Simpsons is a business, and in the business of making money... What they sell and how they sell it determines their reputation in the marketplace... I think this item and it's sale price may have a detrimental effect on their overall business, at least from those people who are members of this forum...

Regardless of where, or from whom you obtain something... the caution is always CAVEAT EMPTOR...

Simpson's may sell this item to someone who is unknowledgeable about Lugers, but I think the net result to their business may far outweigh the profit they may make on this one Luger...

The intellectual and philosophical discussion about this item and the circumstances surrounding it's offer for sale has educated many of those members who would never have known... I congradulate you for your consideration of this event and appreciate your input in this matter... the public discussion of such things is how we keep our fellow Luger enthusiasts educated to prevent them from being ripped off.