Greetings,
When you're hunting items and find a possible gem, do you feel guilty not taking the seller's word that it is an "original So-and-So"? Do you feel guilty as you examine every nook and cranny for scratches, repairs, etc.? For something that indicates the original maker and year? Do you enjoy the bargaining? And if so, what are your favorite tactics?
When I find a Carnival Glass item that piques my interest, I pick it up...look closely at the surface for scratches or cracks...sometimes take it into better light to determine the base color. I carry a pattern book with me and, if I am not familiar with the pattern, consult it out of the dealer's sight. I fear that sometimes, these actions might come across as haughty. Am I being overly sensitive?