That led me to some memories and to a followup question.
Say you are collecting a certain item that is relatively expensive. So you find a plate you know is worth at least $100 and you see it at a yard sale with $1 on it. (realize a $100 plate with a small crack is worth less than $1).
Do you buy it for a buck and smile all the way home, or do you tell the owner?
For me i guess it would depend on my mood and how i felt about the person. If i thought they were poor, for instance, id tell them. But if it was a yard sale in a rich neighborhood, i probably wouldnt.
My brother - a serious antique dealer - would try to talk them down to 50 cents and never blink.
What would you do?
lisa
