> Museum-L subscribers have briefly discussed museums purchasing and selling
> over eBay, but I'm interested in a broader response from members.  If you
> would reply to me off-list, I'd be happy to share the results with the
> group:
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> The basic questions are:
> *     Has your museum ever purchased an object for the collection through
> eBay?
> *     Has your museum ever sold a deaccessioned object through eBay?
> *     Has your museum ever sold non-accessioned items (equipment,
> exhibition furniture, museum shop merchandise, etc.) through eBay?
> *     If not eBay, have you worked with another on-line auction?
> *     Is one particular staff member assigned to work with eBay or other
> on-line auctions?
> *     Do you have any general comments, cautions or kudos on the concept
> of museums making use of on-line auctions?
>
> I hope as many of you as possible will take a few moments to respond.
> These questions seem to spark animated debate whenever I've raised them in
> real life, and I think they could generate some useful things for us to
> think about.  Thanks!
>
> Marie Via, Curator of Exhibitions
> Memorial Art Gallery
> 500 University Avenue
> Rochester, NY  14607
> 716.473.7720, x3012 (fax 473.6266)
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