Re: (erielack) Erie platter and soup bowl

[trainman55_@_comcast.net]

It is obvious my comments struck a nerve. But if the items are marked as repros, so be it. And yes, not everything in America is created equal, thank God.

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Keep on Chuggin

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From: "toddsyr" <toddsyr_@_twcny.rr.com>
> 
>  "As a member of the Historical sociey, altho not amongst the inner sactum,
> I am outraged that more reporduction china and glassware will make its way
> into the open market and be pawned off as vintage or old."
> 
>  I highly doubt the ELDCPS will be touting their wares as antiquities. As
> for the open market, most, if not all of the ELDCPS sales will not be
> resold. Rather they will be kept by the original purchasers as things they
> want, not investments.
> 
>  "We who collect railroad memorabilia do not need more repros on the market
> to satisfy those who can't afford the real thing. It is diffcult enough to
> separate the wheat from the chaff. Thanx so much."
> 
>  To satisfy those who can't afford the real thing. That's the most arrogant
> statement I've seen on the list so far. Congratulations, you win a trophy.
> 
>  I'm sorry to rant and rave, but I get tired of all those who think the
> better things in life are for only a select few. It reminds me of those who
> don't want any further housing developement in the Adirondacks. Nobody can
> live there. Well, except those that already do!
> 
>  As for buying historical RR items as investments, maybe you should sell one
> or two so you can afford grammar lessons. At least Spellcheck anyhow. To the
> list, sorry about what seems a bit too much like a personal attack, but I
> truly believe the post earned my comments.
> 
>  As for selling the reproductions, I'm sure the ELDCPS would be more than
> willing to cease and desist such actions pending your contribution of
> several thousand dollars. The society is simply using a means to raise much
> needed funds for restoration efforts. Do you know a better way? In the
> meantime, buyers get some nice pieces that at least reflect the tastes of
> the railroads they know and love.
> 
>  You're a member of the ELDCPS, yet I am not. I do buy items here and there
> to support their cause and enjoy the items however. Somehow I feel you
> paying annual dues doesn't hold a candle to the support I give as a
> non-member. Again, I apologize to all others for going on so but felt it was
> necessary. To avoid a total flame war, I will NOT reply further to comments
> on this issue. Trainman had his say and I had mine. From the " chaff to the
> wheat", 'nuff said.
> 
> Todd K. Stearns
> 
> 
> 
>  trainman55_@_comcast.net
> >
> > --
> > Keep on Chuggin
> >
> >  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> > From: "JOHN J BOEHNER" <jjbchian_@_msn.com>
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> > > ELDCPS_Erie_Sample_oval_platter.jpg (image/jpeg, 973x680 106912 bytes,
> BF: 6.19
> > > ppb)
> > > ELDCPS_Erie_soup_bowl_sample.jpg (image/jpeg, 846x777 97756 bytes, BF:
> 6.72 ppb)
> > >
> > > Listers,
> > >
> > > I have attached and sent to the photo archive a pre-production photo of
> the Erie
> > > platter and soup bowl. These are the samples that were made for us by
> the
> > > factory.
> > >
> > > JJB
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