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Re: Use of e-bay
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"Ellerbee, Genevieve" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:27:52 -0500
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Our costume curator frequently uses Ebay for several purposes - seeing what is out there and what prices are like, getting images for research, and actually acquiring objects.  The policy right now is that she uses her own credit card and is reimbursed.  We've gotten some fantastic items so far, and the sellers are, generally speaking, experienced dealers who pack their objects carefully when they're sent to us.  I think as long as you are careful, look closely at what you're bidding for, and see if the seller has a good reputation, you'll be ok.

We don't use Paypal, but I personally use it very often for bill-paying and auctions, and haven't had any problems.  I know they had a small rash of identity-theft type problems a couple of years ago, but as far as I am aware, they've beefed up their security and haven't had problems since.

Genevieve

Genevieve Ellerbee
Associate Registrar
Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
Washington, DC
202.628.1776 x 331

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hugh H. Genoways [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 5:30 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Use of e-bay
> 
> Does anyone have experience with buying items on e-bay for your museum's
> collections?  Has it been successful?  Did you encounter any problems?
> What were they?  Any recommendations for other museums looking to fill
> specific needs for the collection in this manner?  We are particularly
> interested in any attempts to purchase Civil War related artifacts in this
> manner.
> 

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