Forum closure or paranoid old conservative.

edgedealer · 06-30-2002, 09:46 PM

John, I think it is quite interesting that you are so put out by the word "mess." The problem seems to be that many members in this forum are relatively new to collecting, I'm guessing 2 to 5 years. They have obviously used Ralph Shattuck as their primary source of purchases and or advice.From the responses of a few members, Ralph can do no wrong.Then on the other hand, you have members that have been around for MANY years,20+. These are the collectors who were around in the 60's,70's and early 80's when there numerous quality Luger dealers and experts to gain knowledge from.I have been attending shows since the 70's. From my years of experience, I have heard many collectors complain about the same Ralph Shattuck.So who do you believe? the praisers or the older experienced collectors. There lies the "mess" that Mike brings up,it is nothing personal. Ralph's new buyers believe him and stick up for him, the experienced collector wants solid proof,not Ralph's word.
I think this forum can serve a great need for people to gain information and knowledge. Which is the key to collecting. Jeffrey

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06-30-2002, 09:46 PM	#22
edgedealer User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hawthorne,Ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John, I think it is quite interesting that you are so put out by the word "mess." The problem seems to be that many members in this forum are relatively new to collecting, I'm guessing 2 to 5 years. They have obviously used Ralph Shattuck as their primary source of purchases and or advice.From the responses of a few members, Ralph can do no wrong.Then on the other hand, you have members that have been around for MANY years,20+. These are the collectors who were around in the 60's,70's and early 80's when there numerous quality Luger dealers and experts to gain knowledge from.I have been attending shows since the 70's. From my years of experience, I have heard many collectors complain about the same Ralph Shattuck.So who do you believe? the praisers or the older experienced collectors. There lies the "mess" that Mike brings up,it is nothing personal. Ralph's new buyers believe him and stick up for him, the experienced collector wants solid proof,not Ralph's word. I think this forum can serve a great need for people to gain information and knowledge. Which is the key to collecting. Jeffrey