It appears that collectors are avid readers of LM. It seems that they now turn to LM for reliable information about potential purchases. Apparently LM provides information that is not always available from dealers.
And what does that say about the due diligence process in the marketplace?
Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities and archaeological material.
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3 comments:
and what does that say about collectors.there are ethical collectors out there.
kyri.
Kyri
Indeed there are ethical collectors who do not wish to be associated with some of the people who have encouraged such damage to the archaeological record.
David
Kyri
Indeed there are ethical collectors who do not wish to be associated with some of the people who have encouraged such damage to the archaeological record.
David
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