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Technology Stocks : Discuss Year 2000 Issues -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Runner who wrote (9217)	11/24/1999 12:30:00 PM
From: IngotWeTrust	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 9818

OT: I have more than a smattering of knowledge in the world of antiques, Runner, so I read your latest post with more than a smidgin' of interest. I have a niche speciality, Rose O'Neilliana, in which I'm considered to be an expert by others in my field, altho' I do have 2 or 3 people to whom I can refer when I get stumped. I recently sold most of my extensive advanced collection to a museum for a handsome (taxable darn it) sum. The reason why I'm writing is two-fold. I've always believe in selling when everyone else is clamoring for or the prices have spiked to unbelievable levels. I sold one piece of R O'N bisque for 15K and two others for $7K and $5K respectively. My point? I believe that antiques and "collectibles" will be "puked up" in horrendous quantities as folks sell everything they have to try to put food, shelter and clothing into their marginalized lives. Have you or any of your dealer network associates discussed this particular specter? If I'm right, I'm going to not only be able to re-assemble my beloved bisque Kewpie rarities, but also wanted to raise cash to have on hand to do "picking" in other collectible disciplines as well. I'm also an expert in French Lithophanes, if that is of interest to you. Not much call for them or Kewpies when one is hungry and trying to feed, clothe and shelter one's family post 1/01/00 Second reason for asking? I've been known to be a fair picker for a fair flipping price. Never know in this business when one antiquer runs across something another antiquer wants or has a buyer for. So, let me know. Public or private, your choice: Member 2003620 I think antiques and family heirlooms will be coming out of the closets like crazy and picking will be fun if one is flipping to someone with gold or cash...gold prefered(grin) All commentary about what "heirlooms" any of the rest of the posters and lurkers on this list are "eyeing" as a back up financial resource just incase us prepared and preparing for the worst types are right? I don't expect e*mail to be working, so I won't be contacting anybody. I'm just wondering if any "offspring" have their eyes on mom's reverse painted lamps or dad's primitive planes in the workshop, or grandpa's pocketwatch with miniature hammer on one of the dials... Sincerely and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, O/49r

To: Runner who wrote (9217)	11/25/1999 11:01:00 AM
From: David Eddy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

Runner - I have been in the Antique business full time for 18 years. This business is full of rogues, vagabonds, and outright thieves. I've poked around the edges there... quite an interesting cast of "characters" " They " really think everything is OK! Then let's see the proof! All I've seen is PR stuff... no substance. My direct personal experience (30 years) is that (1) software projects tend to run late, and (2) big projects run later. I've seen nothing in Y2K that alters my experiences from the past. - David