Originally posted by Gaspare: "he has been speaking out against the authenticity of several well known, accepted dagger types. These views are extremely unpopular with the collecting community.
Why don't you re-arrange that to make it that Craig's views are extremely unpopular with the collecting community. and sound verbal challenge to him...
Been a real interesting topic for sure, but this question really makes sense. There has been a clear line of attack on multiple authorities who have no real monetary motivation, yet two of them have been the subject of clear attacks or attempts to discredit them and even a clear attempt to alter findings or opinions. Maybe this was an oversight by the Max with the wording as it is, but the wording leaves no question who worded it. The Gahr marks make no sense and video tapes mean nothing nor do they prove anything and one really has to question all the parties who do have an interest. Even if they believe the item is correct, the words utilized in the Max announcement reflect on the Max, no matter who wrote them or when. While benefit of the doubt for Mr. Weinand maybe in order, it might be wise for the establishment as a whole to take note of the issues when involving themselves with those who act in a manner that may not be best for the hobby or the collector community as a whole.
