I know this topic has come up before.  Our director has asked for current comments from the museum field regarding the impact of on-line auctions and Antiques Road Show on donations.  Have you noted a significant decline in donations that you can attribute to potential donors choosing to sell the items on e-bay?  Have you seen an increase in the number of requests to return donations that you think might be motivated by the donor's desire to sell the item?  Is it a growing problem or just a side issue?

This group possesses an amazing wealth of cumulative knowledge.  Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.  

Wanda Edwards
Curator of Collections, Library and Archives
Orange County Regional History Center
65 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: 407.836.8587 Fax: 407.836.8550
www.thehistorycenter.org 
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