You Say It, But You Don't Mean It

As noted before, the Internet isn't always the boon it's said to be for collectors. Too often people post items -- even those for sale -- and they think the photo will do all the talking; but in this digital world where pixel power is extraordinary, text is required.

When sellers offer items and do not use the appropriate words items will not be found. As is the case with this ignorant seller of this ashray:



The auction title is "Vintage Risque' Novelty Ashtray Hen & Rooster - Shiny" and in the description they say, "This irridescent finish sweetheart features a rooster chasing a hen and a saying "It's Business I'm After" in the bed of the ashtray."

Clearly the 'shiny' and 'iridescent finish' they are referring to is lusterware, but no collector of lusterware is going to know of this item (unless they are also searching, literally, for 'risque' &/or 'chicken' items. And as they tire of looking at all the items which are not lusterware, well, the auction clock ticks and there are few, if any, bids.

If it is business you're after, then please know your business. Know the words to use and use them.