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11-30-2011, 11:22 AM #11
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Re: Ethics on asking for photo match help....do you agree?
I'm kinda new to this whole photomatching thing. I am new here but been on the online community for a long time. I asked for some help in photomatching for my jersey as the photos i looked for had 2 people come to me to help. If i was looking to sell then i would have no problem compensating them.If its a personal item then if you and the other come to an agreement to give them money than thats up to them i think. If they tell you upfront they need said amount than at least you can say thanks or no thanks.
I would love to be able to do it myself but alot of sites you have to have a comercial account or cost 200+ for 1 photo you cant even print out.
Sorry if this seems like i'm rambling.
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11-30-2011, 11:51 AM #12
Re: Ethics on asking for photo match help....do you agree?
I agree with you that compensating the person that found the match is the courteous way to go. However, I'm not sure if it is obligatory. If the photomatch can be found in a matter of minutes, and then the person decides to sell it, I don't think it's much of an issue. Nor do I think the person photomatching needs to be compensated in this case. What I object to is someone constantly soliciting free help just for profits' sake.
If someone is constantly asking for photomatch help and is doing this only for resell purposes, then I think that a fee is a good idea. However, why does it always have to fall on the person asking for the match to set the price? I think a lot of problems could be eliminated if those doing the matching charge an hourly fee. Then that eliminates any expectation that you are doing someone a favor and that that person will thus hold on to the item.Les Zukor
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Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
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11-30-2011, 11:55 AM #13
Re: Ethics on asking for photo match help....do you agree?
Instead of becoming angry, just charge a fee for your advice. All you have to do is say $50 per hour - or whatever your price may be - for jersey authentication. Make a sign and put it at your table.
Otherwise, people might just assume that you like giving the advice, and therefore, they feel free to ask you to "give your blessing" on, say, a jersey. Even if it is in the men's room.Les Zukor
bagwellgameused@gmail.com
Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
http://www.bagwellgameused.com
(617) 682-0408
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11-30-2011, 01:24 PM #14
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Re: Ethics on asking for photo match help....do you agree?
I don't know much about photo-matching. In my collecting career the only jersey I have matched is an Adrian Peterson that had such huge dirt stains on the numbers that a five year old could have matched it. If I were to ask one of you guys for help I would expect to pay you for it. When I do work I don't do it for free nor do I expect anyone else to. Everyone's time is valuable and they deserve to be compensated for it. My feelings are the same whether the jersey is going to be flipped or held because eventually everyone's stuff will be sold be it next week or 50 years from now.
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11-30-2011, 02:31 PM #15
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Re: Ethics on asking for photo match help....do you agree?
Just say no.
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11-30-2011, 04:58 PM #16
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Re: Ethics on asking for photo match help....do you agree?
These days, I generally don't offer examinations at shows...but less because of feeling used and more because of not having my computer files with me at shows. With the advancements in forgery and proliferation of pro-cuts, in many if not most cases, photo referencing is a must. Plus, now that I'm not investing in a show table and not making expenses while being approached for opinions, the occasional inquiry doesn't rub me the wrong way like it once did. If someone wants a written LOA, though, I charge a fee...no ifs ands or buts.
Dave Miedema