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Infidels with Benefits
Jews in the Medieval Islamic Empire
By Mark R. Cohen
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Medieval Jewish Civilization: An Encyclopedia
Jews Were Tolerated as "People of the Book"
Religiously, Jews were categorized by Islam as "infidels" (Arabic: kuffar). However, like Christians, they qualified as "people of the book," possessors of a prior revelation from God that was written down. People of the book acquired a tolerated status, that of "protected people" (ahlal-dhimma, or dhimmis), who were permitted to live among Muslims, undisturbed, and to observe their faith without interference.
In return, they had to remit an annual tribute–a poll tax–and comply with other restrictions, some of which evolved over time during the first century or so of Islamic dominion. These limited the public exhibition of their religious rites and symbols (for instance, prohibition of construction of new houses of worship and repair to old ones; enticing Muslims to their religion). Other rules prescribed or proscribed special dress and other outward signs distinguishing the dhimmis from Muslims (Arabic honorific names, for instance, were disallowed, as were the carrying of weapons and riding animals of prestige, like horses). They were prohibited from serving in positions of authority in Islamic administration. And in general they had to confirm the superiority of Islam by assuming a low profile.
The Other "People of the Book" Were Good Company
The term most regularly used for this was saghar, meaning "humiliation," and, indeed, historically, the purpose of the laws was to keep Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and other dhimmis humble. Most of the restrictions appear in the so‑called Pact of Umar. There was no special code, however, for the Jews per se in Islam: the dhimma "system," part of the holy law of Islam (the shari'a), applied equally to all non-Muslim"people of the book."
As such, the discrimination that existed was somewhat diffused among several infidel groups and hence not perceived as being pointedly anti-Jewish. This "pluralism," characteristic of Islamic society as a whole, helped protect the Jews and their counterparts in the infidel category from the baneful effects of singular "otherness" that underlay the Jewish position in Christendom.
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Ryan's Downtown Market and Deli has closed.
The downtown eatery shut its doors about week ago but officially announced on Thursday that the business was closed for good.
A letter posted on the business' door from owners Cutter and Hayes Mitchell thanks the Aiken community for its support and reads, "While we're saddened to see this chapter in our lives come to a close, we are, at the same time, excited to see what lies ahead."
It further reads that while they're moving on to "other endeavors" the Mitchell brothers appreciate the encouragement from their customers, downtown merchants and others over the three and a half years they were in business.
"Downtown is a great asset to Aiken," the letter concluded. "We hope that Aiken will continue to support the many great business[es] that remain."
Ryan's Downtown Market and Deli opened in the spring of 2010 on Laurens Street where the former Sweet Cow Creamery was once located. The Mitchell brothers modeled and named their deli after a similar business that was started by a family member in the 1920s. Their great-grandfather, Ralf Ryan, opened Ryan's Market with his brother Carmi in Vermont in 1923.
The downtown business served freshly-made deli sandwiches and carried a variety of specialty cheeses, beer and wine, special order meats and more.
Though the restaurant has closed, the business' deli cart seems to still be in service, according to another note taped to the door. To follow the deli cart, visit www.facebook.com/ryansdelicart.
Efforts to reach owner Cutter Mitchell were not successful before press time.
Amy Banton is the County beat reporter for the Aiken Standard. Originally from Rustburg, Va., she graduated from Randolph Macon Woman's College and has been with the newspaper since 2010.
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A leading scholar in the field of tax law, Joseph Bankman is the author of two widely used casebooks on the subject. His writings on tax policy cover topics such as progressivity, consumption tax, and the role of tax in the structure of Silicon Valley start-ups. He has gained wide attention for his work on how government might control the use of tax shelters and has testified before Congress and other legislative bodies on tax compliance problems posed by the cash economy. He has written and spoken extensively on how we might use technology to simplify filing. He also worked with the State of California to co-author a bill creating ReadyReturn—a completed tax return prepared by the state. Before joining the Stanford Law School faculty in 1989, Professor Bankman was a professor at the University of Southern California Law Center and a tax practitioner with the Los Angeles firm of Tuttle & Taylor.
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When lawmakers take up a bill that calls for new rules for animal shelters, they should not lose sight of these shelters' critical mission: To find homes for abandoned or lost animals and help prevent more animals from sharing their uncertain and unhealthy fate. In many cases, that means death.
The bill, drafted at the request of veterinarians, would:
• Require animal shelters receiving public money to use that money only for sterilization procedures for animals in the shelter, not for spay/neuter clinics for non-shelter animals.
• Put shelters under the regulation of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The bill's supporters say some shelter employees without veterinary credentials provide veterinary care and say some shelters don't keep patient records or don't share them with other veterinarians.
• Require some veterinary services at shelters to be available only to prospective pet owners considered low-income.
• Require any mobile veterinary practice to be affiliated with a local veterinarian within 20 miles of where the mobile operation sets up.
Using public money to operate clinics offering sterilization services at low or no cost to non-shelter animals is just as much a public service as sterilizing shelter animals. Dealing with stray and abandoned animals is expensive for local governments. It's important to reduce the number of animals without homes, and reducing the number of animals born is one way to do this.
Shelters, particularly those that receive public money, should keep good records, and shelter workers without appropriate training should not provide veterinary services. Are the licensing and oversight requirements in the bill the best way to accomplish this?
Offering veterinary services only to low-income prospective pet owners puts a burden on shelters when it comes to determining who qualifies. And not making the services available to all prospective owners could dissuade some people from adopting an animal. The goal should be to get the animals adopted into good homes. Most of these new owners will take their pets to veterinarians down the road.
"You have to make it a value, or people can very easily choose to not live with pets," said Amy Campanini, executive director of the Palmetto Animal League.
It's not clear why – except for competitive reasons – a mobile clinic must be associated with a veterinarian within 20 miles of where a mobile operation sets up.
Bluffton veterinarian Ben Parker of Coastal Veterinary Clinic hit the right note when he said he supports local shelters providing such services as sterilization, vaccinations or microchipping, but there should be limits. They shouldn't be doing major surgeries or diagnosing medical problems unless they are regulated in the same way veterinarians are.
Parker noted that he and other local veterinarians volunteer to help the shelters provide services at a low cost.
Lawmakers should recognize the valuable work these shelters do, and keep animal welfare front and center.
Lawmakers should recognize the valuable work these shelters do, and keep animal welfare front and center.
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Client Testimonials
I appreciated the fact you took the time to personally open and inspect the mail. I know you watched those posters until they were online. I appreciate how you've kept me informed every step of the way. I felt like I was on the auction floor. I appreciate all the behind the scenes work you did for me.
Dedicated to work on my behalf. Promptly respond to inquiries. Personal review of my submitted items. Careful grading to insure accurate descriptions and estimates. Very knowledgeable. Personal interest in not only my collectibles, but also my interests. Additional research to fully realize each items value. Helpful in providing additional perspective for philatelic items including historical connections to philately. Attentive in recommending the best/most appropriate handling of my collectibles. Unsparing in time, allowing to completely discuss my collectibles and their disposition. Openly discuss material consigned, or to be consigned, and what might be good alternatives for their handling. Highest prices realized for my collections.
Again, it has been a genuine pleasure working with you, and I look forward to our ongoing working relationship.
Rick , CA
I have since purchased about a dozen Apollo artifacts through HA, and although I have also interacted with five other auction houses this year, HA stands head and shoulders above the rest. You would think Bonhams and such would try to differentiate on service, but only HA does. They make it difficult to bid online and to complete a transaction (good luck arranging your own shipper).
In fact, I cannot think of a better service-oriented firm, from any industry. Not Nordstrom, Blue Nile, or any other. I have interacted with countless people at HA over the past year, by email (172 times), phone and live bidding, and have had a quick, informative, helpful and confidence-building experience with every one.
M.A. , Fortson, GA
P.A. , Benicia, CA
V.A. , New York, NY
The American Numismatic Association , Colorado Springs, CO
Richard Ash , Digby, Canada
Jared, you and Heritage treated me more than just professionally...you regarded my comic book pages with more than admiration...you understood that my comic pages represented my publishing career since 1948.
I am still producing, having just had published my auto-biography in three volumes and my first graphic novel, a Western based in the 1920's...I'm so fortunate to have my son Richard working with me to carry the torch!
Dick and Lindy Ayers
B.B. , Fairfax, VA.
Please also extend my compliments to your cataloging and marketing staff. The catalog was truly beautiful, and I was indeed pleasantly surprised to find that my consignment graced the cover. I'm sure that I also benefited from the prominent placement of my tea set in some of your impressive print advertisements in various national publications.
At every stage of the consignment process, I was reassured by your product knowledge and professionalism. I appreciate all that you did to ensure that my consignment realized the highest possible price, and look forward to working with you again in the future.
C. B. , Leesburg, VA
E. & N. B. , Littleton, CO
J.B. , Fairfax, VA
J.B. , Port Deposit, MD
On behalf of our client, Caroline Kennedy, I wish to thank you for all of your assistance in facilitating an appropriate resolution of the issues surrounding the John F. Kennedy, Jr. gloves. We appreciate your recognition of the legal and other concerns raised by the proposed auction of these gloves, and the professional way in which you made sure that those concerns were addressed before an auction proceeded.
Proceeding as you did not only avoided a potentially awkward legal situation for your gallery and any purchaser. It also facilitated the transfer of this historic personal item to the Kennedy Library, which all parties promptly recognized was where they belonged.
You and your gallery are to be commended for your professionalism and integrity in resolving this matter.
Kevin T. Baine
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Kevin T. Baine, Esq., Williams & Connoly, LLP , Washington, D.C.
This was our first experience with auctions, and your entire team has impressed us with the level of care and attention we have received. Sandra, Noah, Bryan, David… I can't begin to sing their praises enough! They are all jewels and you are fortunate to have them on board. I'm particularly pleased with Sandra's knowledge of and respect for the documents; and Noah's diligence in securing so many story placements in print, Internet and television outlets. I felt very confident that the collection was presented to the largest audience possible.
Last, but not least, thank you for changing your travel plans so that you could be present at the auction to ensure that everything went smoothly. There is no doubt that the Heritage family was the best choice for handling my mother's historic collection.
I hope our paths cross again and I wish you all the best.
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Howard Ballou , Brandon, MS
Tom and Gail Balousek , Houston, TX
"My wisdom in selecting Heritage was confirmed by the unbelievable prices that you realized on my behalf 274% of Bluesheet, totaling $741,155. The results were astonishing - - Heritage sold my coins for double the most optimistic price that I had dreamed of!
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Louis Bassano, New Jersey State Senate , Union, NJ
Tom Batiuk , Medina, OH
I do not know whom the Chairman or the Senior Executives of Heritage are, but they run an organization like it ought to be run. Everyone I came in contact with was courteous, helpful, professional, and best all, knew what they were talking about. Do you know how very rare that is?
John, please thank the Heritage Team for all the nice things they did for Amy and me. I hope we can do business again in the future.
Alan Bean , Houston, TX
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Jim Beasley, Tilden Coin Company , Allamonte Springs, FL
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William Beckham, Internal Revenue Service , Dallas, TX
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Gregg Bingham
Perhaps the best part of my consigning experience has been my realization that all consigners, large or small, receive the same personal service and attention to detail at Heritage. I can recall how you spent time with me to select realistic reserves for all my coins. All those coins subsequently sold.
One event in particular cemented my trust in Heritage. That was when one coin purchased at a Heritage auction could not be crossed to another grading company's holder. Heritage numismatists examined the coin, identified the problem and submitted the coin to NCS on my behalf. Thereafter you shepherded the coin through the grading process and it crossed successfully.
Thank you for all your help and I look forward to working with you again on future consignments.
Mark Blauer , Nescopeck, Pa
V.M.C , San Leandro, CA
D.O.C. , Stockton, CA
H.C. , Huntington Beach, CA
J.C. , Albron, NC
From the time that I took our paintings to Heritage she kept in contact with me either by e-mail or by phone. We were very honored that "Lakeside" was featured on the front of the auction catalog and the article about it was accurate and exceptional.
M. & P. C. , Dallas, TX
M. C. , Flower Mound, TX
P.C. , Lexington, SC
P.C. , Round Lake, IL
T.T.C. , Mobile, AL
X.C. , Palo Alto, CA
As for Heritage's online system… Yes the interface is more complex than what we are used to with SAN but what is behind that interface is amazing for sellers and buyers alike. It is real time and for a real serious auction buyer there is nothing better in the auction industry, bar none.
Ron Cipolla , AZ
Today I received the catalog which is a work of art unto itself. When I found my lot I was literally blown away by what Craig had done with the presentation....... quite amazing to say the least!
Today many auction companies and their representatives make wild claims just to get a consignment......... and they rarely follow through. What Craig and Heritage have done far exceeds what was promised and for that I am grateful!
Now it will be fun anticipating the sale................. thanks again!
Ron Cipolla , Dallas, TX
Russ Cochran
Sharon Cohen , Pasadena, CA
Tom Corley , Newtown, PA
It was great to be able to watch the auction online. I still can't believe it. Although I didn't watch the whole auction, I was watching when my little belt came up for bid. I also just looked over the prices realized for the items. I'm sure that there are some mixed feelings there, especially since some of the "big ticket" items did not sell. I guess I'm just thankful to be one of the lucky ones tonight.
I don't know if it would eventually be possible to find out who the successful bidder on the belt was, but I would really like to find out, if possible. I keep telling my kids that I hope Greg Page (the former yellow Wiggle) bought it. (I was a huge Wiggles fan several years ago when my kids were younger, and they love to tease me about it). Really, I just hope that the belt eventually ends up on public display somewhere.
Tim Cottle
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Hugh Courteol , Palo Alto, CA
Cynthia Crippen , NY
I know that Heritage is a force - obviously some brilliant and creative minds have been at work building/improvising its business model. It seems to me an enlightened kind of situation, because it is doing very well for itself by providing good service and genuine value to the clients who entrust it with things not only of value, but dear to them. Everybody donws that any powerhouse is only as good as it's people.
Paul H. Crockett , Miami, fL
G.D. , Albany, NY
J.D. , Lakewood, CO
K.D. , Cumberland, RI
R.D. , Maspeth, NY
-Richard de Thuin
Maine Antique Digest
February 2014
Richard de Thuin , Waldoboro, ME
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Betsy Reiver DeMarino, V.M.D. , Unionville, PA
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Lowell J. DeMers, CPA , Los Angeles, CA
Thank you again for all the work you and the team at Heritage have done to make this such a success for our family and for helping share my father's collection with the world.
This collection realized roughly $4 Million Dollars
Julia Dimitriadis , New York City, New York
When we were initially considering how best to liquidate these coins, we spoke to Lee Schaaf at the FDIC. Your expertise came highly recommended. Now I know why. The careful handling of the consignment, the energetic promotion to collectors and dealers through advertising and direct mail, the smooth organization of the sale and, of course, the stunning results stand as a testament that your reputation is well deserved. The next time another liquidation like this one comes along, I will certainly recommend Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. with complete confidence. Thank you for a thoroughly diligent and professional job.
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Thomas Dolan, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Agency , Denver, CO
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Bill and Gloria Dominick , Park Ridge, NJ
We were certainly surprised to see that one of our coins was in the stratosphere as far as I am concerned.
My wife is talking to someone in your gallery concerning some art work. We are very sold on your company and on you.
Robert Douglas , Robinson, IL
A.E. , Plaistow, NH
B.V.E , San Jose, CA
S.E. , Torrance, CA
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Raymond Epstein
A.F. , Newtonville, MA
M.F. , Elmwood Park, IL
P.F. , Puyallup, Wa
R.F. , Murfreesboro, TN
S. , Wellesley, MA
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The Estate of David M. Faraday , San Rafael, CA
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation , Newport Beach, CA
Samuel Finz , Philomont, VA
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Thomas Flynn , Scottsdale, AZ
Rob Fouch , Valley Stream, NY
The coin I consigned to the signature sale sold for over double the price of my reserve. When I heard the hammer price of the coin, I could not believe it!
I highly recommend Heritage Auctions, Inc. to anyone consigning coins. Their catalogues are superior in quality and design; the history of the consigned coins is excellent, interesting and informative and the Internet is very helpful! I feel Heritage Auction, Inc. has some of the best people in the industry working for the company, from the management down to those helping you view the coins.
B.G. , La Handa, CA
Thank you for embracing us so warmly, we really had a lot of fun with you. Heritage helped us feel we served the memory of our uncle with respect for his life's work and Heritage reflected that respect. You make a great team and gave us all a most memorable experience. We hope to work with you again some time in the future.
C., A., L., & H. G. , Northport, NY
J.G. , Red Rock, TX
M.G. , New City, NY
P.G. , Pratt, KS
R.G. , Finksburg, MD
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David Ganz (Distinguished Past President of the American Numismatic Association) , New York, NY
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Jay Goldman , Phoenix, AZ
Sheri Reid Grant , Auburn Hills, MI
David Greenburg , Chicago, IL
Thanks again for all your hard work, advertising, promotion, etc. Your auctioneer also did a BEAUTIFUL job "talking up" the ball...we were really impressed with her, and thankful as well. Tell her "thank you" for us. Thanks to ALL of you, from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Kevin and Stacy Greene
Your team did an excellent job supporting every step in the process. Pre-bid advertising exceeded our expectations. Your photography team, that took the photos for the advertising catalogues and on-line advertising, made sure every piece was presented in the best representation of the original fine art or photograph. Your team, also, respected our desire to keep our company's identity low key in order to minimize inquiries or calls that would have been disruptive during the auction process.
But most of all, we were pleased with the amazing outcome, which we are certain was possible because of the passion and care you had for the fine art and photo collection and the ability to attract both local and international bidding audience. The partnership of your team with our internal staff drove results that exceeded all of our expectations and was well recognized at our highest executive management level.
George A. Guck
Director, Facilities and Corporate Services
Frito Lay
D.H. , Greeley, CO
E.H. , Ft. Worth, TX
H.H. , Arlington, VA
J.H. , Durango, CO
M.H. , Eugene, OR
M.H. , Swarthmore, PA
All of that exposure ended up driving the price of the auction to the amazing amount of $95,600 dollars with the buyer's premium. I have no doubt in my mind that Heritage Auction Galleries is by far the most professional and robust organization of its kind in the market. I would recommend your services to anyone who was considering auctioning collectibles. From you, Joe Fay, to the auctioneer who sealed the deal with a touching and emotional introduction of the book and my story, you all did an outstanding job! Once again, I can't thank you enough for all you have done.
R.H. , Townsend, MA
W.S.H. , Denver, CO
"HERITAGE AUCTIONS is the professional in collectable tangible asset auction value today!"
Heritage Auctions takes a personal interest in client success, acting in policy for an absolute positive result and reflects this direct client interest in the quality account services you provide. Evaluation in product placement, optimum exposure and maximum result is more than appreciated in our fast pace world today.
Heritage Auctions continual effort in support of our industry and many other collectable fields of interest is an invaluable service to the greater collecting and auction community. A real world word of appreciation to you and your marketing staff, Chris, Thank you. Thank you to everyone in the Heritage group for your World Class professional service.
Scott W. Halvorsen , Sandy, OR
Susan Headley
Coin Host/Journalist, About.com , New York, NY
In a professional and friendly manner, you were particularly helpful in helping me to decide which items might be appropriate for auction. You guided me through every step of the process and kept me informed about pertinent listings and dates of the auctions. Furthermore, your approximated monetary value assessment for the items was quite accurate. Because of our interactions by phone and email, I have been entirely comfortable that the items would be handled in a way which preserves their historical value.
There have now been two auctions that contained items I have consigned. In both events, I was extremely pleased with how the items were presented online and in your catalogs. Your company's research was much more thorough than my own so I learned much that I hadn't known previously.
In October, one last document that I left in your care will be auctioned. But you can be assured that if I possess other items worthy of auction, you would be the first person I would contact.
David Heritage , Carolina Beach, NC
Ray Holland , Chester Gap, VA
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Lowell Horwedel , West Lafayette, IN
David Huss , Mount Sinai, NY
F.I. , Twin Lake, MI
J.I. , Carson, CA
Joan , Arlington, MN
L.S.J. , Houston, TX
S.J. , Clarksburg, WV
W.T.J. , Chesapeake, VA
Jeff Jaeger
Ann Reiley Jones , Clinton, LA
B.K. , Aiea, HI
D.K. , Carmel, IN
J.K. , Redford, MI
M.K. , Albany, NY
I remember being nervous before meeting Leo Frese and David Mayfield. They met me at my bank to appraise the collection and I was immediately put at ease when they exhibited the same enthusiasm for coins that I had always felt from my husband. They did not pressure me and acted with great courtesy and professionalism.
All but one of the consignable coins have been sold. And when I am ready to let go of the 1856 flying Eagle, I will call you. I have the highest regard for your company and look forward to doing business with Heritage in the future.
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Edwin Katten
Craig , Tustin, CA
Having the opportunity to post our art auction items online resulted in us raising more money than ever for our agency. This is critical when funding for our programs are harder than ever to obtain. The programs we provide directly impact our community, but we depend on the generosity of others to make it happen. It has been such a pleasure working with Stephanie and we are thankful for the chance to let others see the amazing artwork that was created or donated from the heart to help the youth from primarily low-income families from our community that struggle to overcome some serious issues.
We are so thankful for the chance to be one of the select non-profits that partner with Heritage Auctions and to work with Stephanie and the team at Slocum. We look forward to the chance to work with Heritage Auctions again in the future.
Victoria Keifer , Dallas, TX
Special thanks for the handling the estate of my beloved grandfather, Jack L. Klausen. His passing was a confusing and challenging time. As you know, my grandfather had been a coin dealer for over 40 years. Fortunately, for us, he had planned to place his collection with Heritage in his remaining days.
From the consigning with Bob Merrill, the cataloging by Bob Korver, to the personal updates from you, I felt comfortable with the handling of such an important collection. The advertising was ample and the catalog descriptions from the legendary pioneer gold expert, Donald. H. Kagin, PhD, spoke volumes of the quality that Heritage had to offer.
The auction results exceeded our expectations and the settlement was prompt. I would not hesitate to use your services again or recommend them to someone else.
Ken Klausen
For the Jack L. & Winifred Klausen Family Trust
Brian Krapf , Savannah, GA
D.L. , Charlotte, NC
D.L. , Los Angeles, CA
J.D.L. , Vidalia, GA
J.L. , Ft. Wayne, IN
Lost out on the cockrum xmen cover...bid about 10k more than i thought at 50k but someone just wanted it more. Did win the FF annual cover so that was nice.
anyway, thanks for your help and looking forward to future auctions.
J.L. , Garden Grove, CA
M.L. , Rosemont, IL
Ed Lambert , TX
Stan Lee
Thank you again for your excellent work.
James P. Lennane , Naples, FL
William Levin, M.D. , Beverly Hills, CA
Jennifer Lindsay , New Orleans
Ray Lockwood,
Immediate Past-President
Central States Numismatic Society , Marion, Indiana
I always mark the pages in magazines that I want to look back on and reread. Almost every page in your magazine has my marker on it. I shall be busy reading for a long while. Thank you again. Keep up the good work. I hope to be able to consign with you soon.
Jeanne Lynch , Reading, MA
A.M. , Oceanside, CA
C.M. , Carmichael, CA
As art director for the framed Braniff International Airways I was known as a never-satisfied-media-task-master. Today, I stand gladdened and honored that your staff members worked as though the collection was their own to return to the world. Congratulations on a job well done… strike that, add...for a job magnificently done.
J.M. , Laguna Beach, CA
J.M. , San Antonio, TX
M.M. , Scottsdale, AZ
R.M. , Ft. Collins, OH
T.M. , Birmingham, AL
T.M. , Ukiah, CA
Then, we met Sarah Miller at Heritage Auctions in New York. Sarah is a gem. She was friendly and kind but also had a knowledge of coins that was astounding. Just looking at them, she was absolutely accurate about the most minute detail about each coin before even looking it up. And there were not just run-of-the-mill coins but very rare ones as well.
She appraised them at the same cost as the dealer in our home town which was reassuring but also told us that by selling with HA, we would be selling to the world, with lots of marketing so we had a chance to make more than what the home town dealer was willing to offer us (so he'd make a good spread.) She set us a ease and set us up to win. She knew certain coins would do better if they were CAC certified but she told us not to waste our money on certifying others that would not make a difference.
The HA website was so easy to use and we could see the pre-auction bids coming in, which was exciting. Sarah had suggested we wait to sell the coins at one of the best coin conventions in the US. The day of the live auction, I was traveling but with the HA website, was able to live-stream the auction and watch our coins sell.
From start to finish, HA, and Sarah Miller in particular, made this process smooth and actually fun. Sarah answered every question I had before, during and after the auction and HA updated me constantly about the status of my lot (including when I would be paid).
During such a rough time for our family, Heritage Auctions and Sarah Miller took one thing off our plate and treated my parents legacy with the utmost respect and dignity.
Thank you, Sarah and HA!
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Selling the collection was a major decision for me, but since the set was complete, I felt the time was right. Thank you for a flawless experience from start to finish. I am most grateful.
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J.P. , Euclid, OH
You guys are very, very good.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anybody else who may have something interesting to sell. I hope we can do business again in the future.
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J.Q. , Reston, VA
As always, the book auctions continue to be well listed & described. The prices they are bringing have also been quite nice. I am so excited about the upcoming aviation & rare music auction!
Everyone who has come to the house has been professional, as well as warm and friendly. In fact, everyone at the HA preview was equally nice.
We have also have become more educated about antiques from HA, an unexpected perk. And we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to HA for a preview auction just to see how it all works.
Don't just think I am just a sweet person who always says nice things. I complain loudly when I have poor customer service. So, I feel if I complain loudly, I also should also give compliments where compliments are due. Heritage Auctions definitely deserves many compliments!
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M.R. , Merrick, NY
"Thank you so much for all your help. The experience was very good and truly effortless ... you made it so easy for me and I sincerely appreciate your time and help. And who knows, perhaps in the future I may have some other items of interest for another Heritage Auction..."
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Robert Ruff , New York, NY
When I decided to liquidate my collection in order to be able to send my two daughters to college, I began to research how best to accomplish this task. Every other collector I spoke with had only good comments when it came to Heritage. After a year of exploring, it became obvious that your firm was the finest in its field.
Heritage examined the inventory list I had sent and had accepted it for auction in its entirety. Heritage has been incredibly helpful and patient with me and my many questions, and I owe him a great you of gratitude.
Your work has been incredibly helpful and informative.
I would be remiss if I did not express my thanks for the catalogue you sent me which contained my six books that were in the November Signature Auction held November 13-15, 2008. This beautiful book will allow my daughters and eventually their children to see what their grandfather did for a hobby. This really means a great deal to my wife and me.
In closing, I again want to thank everyone at Heritage. I have more books that I will consign when the books I previously sent have been auctioned off. I look forward to the future auctions of our comics. Continued success to everyone at Heritage and know that I am most appreciative of your greatest asset, your professionalism.
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I am quite pleased with my first experience with Heritage as a consignor and look forward to the upcoming Space collectibles Auction and next year's rare book auction where I will be consigning as well. Thank you so much for all your guidance and assistance throughout the auction process. Your comments and explanations really helped to answer every concern my inlaws had expressed. I look forward to working with you again in the future sometime.
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I wish to thank you for everything. I can not imagine getting better treatment, from beginning to end, anywhere else.
This experience felt like an alliance with friends who happen to be professionals. I worked with a very special group. They, and I can easily assume, all their company, are personable, professional and thoroughly knowledgeable.
This is an important process. Being professional, when handling your precious property, is paramount, and they are. Everything is organized. They've done this many times and do it well. These are hands I trust.
As for numbers, they will weigh in on the conservative side for auction results. This is a good thing so you won't be let down. In reality, no one can predict an auction.
Heritage Auctions is very well keyed into the evolving market place, what better exposure can anyone ask for? With detailed personal attention given to placement, advertising, descriptions and photography, the end result in hammer prices was excellent and far exceeded our expectations.
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During our initial meeting, your depth of knowledge and expertise inspired confidence, and made my decision to consign to Heritage an easy one. My confidence in Heritage was reaffirmed when I received the catalog in which my consignment was featured. The catalog cover was simply beautiful, the images of consigned items were of superb quality, and the auction lot descriptions clearly conveyed the important details of each item.
While I appreciated your professionalism and the quality of your catalog production, I was most pleased with the prices that my consigned items realized in your auction. Several highlights come to mind: a Gallé vase realized over $55,000, a tea set realized over $31,000, and a single silver spoon realized over $5,000! These prices greatly exceeded my expectations. I was extremely pleased with prices realized, to say the very least.
Once again, thanks to all at Heritage Auction Galleries for your excellent service, and most of all, for outstanding results.
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M. , Woodland Hills, CA
I had several lengthy conversations with the director of your Americana department, and found myself feeling very comfortable with his knowledge of the material and his ideas for how Heritage could effectively handle it. We agreed on an auction plan, and three more Heritage staffers flew up to help through literally a houseful of material to select and inventory the best items for auction. In the end, there were over five campaign items, fine art, World War 1 collectibles, antique firearms, and more.
He gave me what he called his "seat of the pants" estimate of what he though the material would bring, and as we near the end of the process it seems he was right on the money. I have been terribly impressed by how effectively my items have been presented in your catalogs, and by the fact that less than 1% of the items have failed to sell. Clearly your people know their business.
This has been in some ways an emotional and stressful process for me, but you have been wonderful in explaining each stage and addressing any questions or concerns I may have had. I feel like my husband's much-loved collections have been treated with the utmost care and expertise, and I am so grateful to Heritage for creating nothing but positive memories for me of the auction experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Heritage to any other potential consignor, particularly someone like myself who had minimal knowledge of the material, and had to essentially place myself in your hands. Thank you very much for in every way meeting my expectations.
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The professional manner in which your company was able to successfully sell the Oceanfront home at 118 Ocean Boulevard on the Isle of Palms was impressive, from the beginning to the closing. Heritage's gathering, dissemination and coordination of information and marketing was remarkable. Above all, your communication to the seller and this agency was extraordinary. Also, noteworthy, this sale represents the highest price achieved for an Isle of Palms oceanfront home in over two years.
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text: To view other dogs and puppies go to Robin-Callahan Hager's facebook page. Also on my page, I have videos of some of the dogs and puppies. You can also view dogs and puppies on Boone County Dog Pound's facebook page, where you can also find foster or sponsor information. To help these furbabies find their furever homes, please share their pictures on facebook. The featured dog this week is in run #2 a friendly 11 1/2 month old white male pitbull with brown spots on his ears, run # 9 sweet little black & white 8wk. old female mix puppy, run # 4 a black & brown 1yr. old friendly male mix breed, run #4 a sweet 2 yr. old brown & white male pitbull from the Ashford area and lots of other great dogs and puppies. Stop by and see us. Adopt these wonderful dogs at the Boone County Dog Pound. The Boone County Dog Pound is located at Fosterville, near the transfer station, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call the pound at 304-837-3262 for more information. The cost of adoption is $50 for spay and neutering and $3 to cover the cost of taxes.


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Marcus Addison Cinema
The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
Veterans Plaza
Public park-like setting dedicated to the Veterans and Heroes of our nation.
VFW Post 450 Iraqi Memorial
This is a memorial for troops lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom.
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
More than 40 productions and 360 performances each year ranging from musical theatre, plays, live music, dance, family shows, The Second City Comedy and professional regional children's theatre.
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Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment from May through September or find a full calendar of race dates and events at arlingtonpark.com.
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Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
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Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
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Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This temple is one of only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, constructed by Native American artisans.
Aurora Area Architecture
The Aurora area features diverse architectural styles, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff and George Grant Elmslie. The area is also home to one of the largest collections of Sears mail order homes.
Aurora Historical Society.
This local history research archives houses historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to the present. Open by appointment only.
Riverfront Playhouse
This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and children's theater.
Swimming Stones
This kinetic water sculpture, created by Christian Tobin, combines art with the law of physics to enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
Copley Theatre
This theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Originally constructed in 1855-1865, the roundhouse was renovated and now houses Illinois' largest microbrewery and brewpub. Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Two Brothers Roundhouse is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States. As they bring new life to this 155 year old building, enjoy a casual atmosphere in the main dining room gastropub, our sports tavern and music venue or our new cafe and bakery. There is more to do than dinner at the Roundhouse. As with the beer and food, the live entertainment has a local flair. Whether it be a wedding, reunion or corporate event, they have a variety of spaces for friends and family to gather. Cheers!
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
This museum features vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia from the 1871 Chicago Fire, photographs and a gift shop.
Aurora Downtown Walking Tour
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Paramount Theatre
This historic landmark theater offers affordable live entertainment including a critically-acclaimed Broadway Series, comedy, concerts and dance in both The Paramount Theatre & Copley Theatre. Group discounts. Theater rentals are perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
Wayne's World - Downtown Aurora
This excellent comedy follows the pursuits of a pair of suburban Aurora slacker friends who have a public access cable show and a penchant for '70s rock. The movie was filmed on location in Aurora and Chicago. One of the notable Chicago sites includes a kitschy gift shop with a large Indian statue on its roof.
The Comedy Shrine
Whether you're here to watch improv or stand-up, you're in for a great time! Come early and enjoy a drink and the thousands of pieces of comedy memorabilia that puts the "shrine" in The Comedy Shrine. Interested in classes? We have those too! You are never too old or too young to try your hand at comedy. Check out our website for upcoming class dates and prices.
SciTech Hands-On Museum
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
New York Street Memorial Bridge
Spanning the entire Fox River, features include the circa 1930 "Memory" and "Victory" statues in honor of fallen soldiers from World War I. In 1930, Chicago sculptor Emory P. Seidel designed the original plans for the bridge. As a period publication stated, using an artist made the bridge "remarkable in its beauty and unique in its design."
Paramount Theatrical Production: Oklahoma!
This is the show that set the standard for all future musicals by incorporating music, lyrics and dance into a well-crafted serious story. It's also the debut collaboration of one of the most prolific writing teams in American theater history – Rodgers and Hammerstein. Set in the turn of the century Oklahoma Territory, tensions are mounting between the local farmers and cowboys over the use of land. In the midst of it all is the rugged cowboy Curly who's fallen for the strong-headed farm girl, Laurey. Despite their fiery spirits and at times tumultuous relationship, the two are destined to start a new life together in the soon-to-be state called Oklahoma!
Meat Loaf
His album "Bat Out of Hell" is certified platinum 14-times over (yep, you read that right), selling over 43 million copies worldwide – it's still regarded by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest albums ever. He's a Grammy-winner, he's one of VH1's "Great Artists of Hard Rock," and he puts on one hell of a show. It's the one and only Meat Loaf. Known for his wide-ranging voice, over-the-top energy and totally theatrical performances, Meat Loaf's rockin' the Park this August with his one-of-a-kind concert style that's going to bring the place down. And with a new album written by "Bat Out of Hell" genius Jim Steinman in the works, you never know what this hard rock superstar's got up his sleeves.


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FRANKFORT—The state's estimated 1,268 special taxing districts spend two-and-a-half times the budget of the state road fund without much oversight, according State Auditor of Public Accounts Adam Edelen, who urged a state legislative committee Wednesday to consider four key proposals to improve accountability of these districts.
"We're talking about an enormous level of government that I think for too long has been allowed to operate with a lack of accountability and oversight system wide," Edelen told the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government.
Topping the list of four key recommendations Edelen asked lawmakers to consider for action during the 2013 Regular Session was modernization and reform of statutes that affect special taxing districts. Edelen said there are currently over 1,000 Kentucky laws on special taxing districts, many written a century ago or more. "That has to be cleaned up," he said.
Second was the recommendation that lawmakers put "real teeth" in the law to compel the districts to comply with auditing requirements now in state law. Every special taxing district in Kentucky with a budget of $750,000 a year or more is required to have an annual audit but only around 55 percent do, Edelen said.
"The cash value of public money that has gone unaudited among those 45 percent…is $461 million," he told lawmakers.
Other recommendations include requiring special taxing districts to operate under county ethics codes and establishing a centralized registry so that basic information about what a district is and where it operates is on file. "It needs to be available to the public in a way that's easy to understand…" Edelen said.
A few members of the committee questioned why Edelen's office did not recommend requiring those who serve on special district boards to be elected rather than appointed. Currently, only an appointment is necessary. Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, said another recommendation needs to be that every person in the state with the power to raise or lower taxes is elected.
"We had a little bill in the Kentucky State Senate that didn't even go that far. All it said was that the people who are on these boards will be appointed by elected officials… It died in the other chamber," said Schickel. Senate Bill 49, sponsored by Schickel during the 2012 Regular Session, would have instituted similar requirements for public library district boards.
Committee Co-Chair Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, said he agreed. Thayer said a former state local taxation task force on which he served recommended that special districts be accountable to county fiscal courts "for approval of any tax or rate increase. That bill has been filed a couple of times, and we've not been able to get it going."
"I like your recommendations," Thayer told Edelen. "But, when there are tax dollars in play, there ought to be some accountability to someone who is elected because then they can answer for their vote." Thayer said lawmakers will decide whether or not to address that issue in the upcoming session.
Also questioning the need for more accountability to elected officials was Rep. Kevin Sinnette, D-Ashland. "I'm not really seeing accountability … (the special districts) can still issue taxes without accountability to somebody elected, whether that be the fiscal court (or otherwise)."
A centralized registry will help the state get a handle on special taxing district issues, Edelen said. "Before we go the route of trying to subordinate all these different entities to elected officials, or indeed begin the process of electing them, I think we need to have a clear sense of precisely what we're dealing with, which I think is what you get with a centralized registry."
The State Auditor's office spent most of 2012 studying the number, location, spending, reserves and other aspects of special taxing districts and issued the findings in a November report titled "Ghost Government." That report shows that Kentucky's special districts combined spend $2.7 billion collectively each year, or two and half times the annual state road fund budget. Their total reserves are estimated at $1.4 billion—which Edelen said is double the amount of rainy day funds held by the state's 174 public school districts—and they fee and tax Kentuckians around $1.5 billion annually.
Examples of the dozens of special taxing districts operating in Kentucky include housing authorities, libraries, sewer districts, fire protection districts and public health districts. Special taxing districts operate in all 120 Kentucky counties.


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English at ONU offers students four majors—Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Literature, and Language Arts Education that combine traditional English study with the skills needed to adapt to evolving media and ever-changing career environments. Faculty develop students' critical, creative, and writing talents while giving them hands-on, career-directed experience from their very first term. A wide selection of credit-bearing workshops and practicums extend students' classroom experiences. Internal and external internships allow students to apply their studies in professional settings. Programs are specifically designed to facilitate double majors in the Department and in the larger university.
ONU English majors graduate with an appreciation of traditional English study and extensive training in reading, writing, analyzing, and producing texts of the present and the future. All four majors provide deep preparation for a wide variety of jobs, including careers in business, teaching, non-profit work, libraries, law, and management.
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- All five areas build off a shared core of writing and literature courses
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- Students obtain publication experience on at least one of four publications: eMedia, Polaris, Characters, and Shakespeare and the Classroom
- Students graduate with a strong grounding in theory and practice and a portfolio of publications appropriate for graduate school or employment applications
- The required senior capstone project can be submitted for publication or for presentation at conferences
- Students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards, apply for national scholarships and join faculty members at professional conferences
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English department classes and faculty offices are in Dukes Memorial, one of the historic front-campus buildings. The department has a variety of instructional rooms, including two state-of-the-art computer classrooms, four rooms equipped with SMART Boards, a mobile laptop lab, two seminar rooms with a departmental reading area and a reference library.
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One of the nation's top chapters, this active group organizes local philanthropy projects related to literacy (such as tutoring in local schools), creates a spirit of collegiality in the department through faculty-student activities, and annually sends students to the national conference, where many students have had their creative works or academic projects selected for presentation.
Secondary Education Society
A new chapter recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), this group was formed by dedicated LAE majors to focus on issues in the profession that have bearing on their future careers as teachers. They regularly attend the national NCTE or College English Association of Ohio conferences.
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Graduates find jobs as teachers, reporters, freelance writers, ad managers and writers for public relations firms, lobbyists, editors, librarians, sports reporters and sports public relations personnel, wedding and special event planners and insurance underwriters.
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ONU English majors are accepted to graduate programs across the country in journalism, professional writing, literature, library science, creative writing and law. These graduate schools include: Florida Gulf Coast University, Kent State University, The Ohio State University, University of Dayton, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee, University of Virginia, West Virginia University
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Mount Pleasant Exchange Club recognized former Mount Pleasant Chief of Police Harry Sewell as the recipient of the club's annual Policeman of the Year award.
Sewell retired in December to become a chaplain.
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Former Gallows frontman Frank Carter's newest project, Pure Love, dropped a music video for its first track, "Bury My Bones," which will be on the band's forthcoming debut album.
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Originally posted by fallenlords
The question you should ask yourself is wether the game is fun to you, and wether your prepared to pay for that fun. If the latter is affirmitive Funcom has provided several different way to approach it, each clearly lining out its costs, what you get and for how long.
I fail to see how what they are doing is shady or bad for customers. Looks like buisness as usual for me, and alot less shady than most at that(used car dealers, tabacco comapnies, rifle association etc).
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Generally speaking consumer protection laws trump any 3rd party agreements every time. If a company sells you something then doesn't deliver what you paid for they have broken the law regardless of any agreements they force down your throat.
The OP has a valid point. He paid a subscription to get premium access to a service (the game) and now that premium access is no longer required despite his subscription fee covering outstanding time. Some fraction of his monthly subscription HAS been mis-sold. Yes, the new benefits of being a subscriber are quite nice but that doesn't change the fact that they are not what the OP paid for.
Think of it like this; you pay a subscription fee for your internet access on a monthly basis, suddenly in the middle of a month just after your most recent fee was paid your ISP decided to give the internet free to everyone. That means you paid for at least a week or so that everyone else got for free... So what if your ISP offers you a concilatory anti-virus subscription for your fee instead... that isn't what you paid for!
I don't think it's worth taking anyone to court over, but I do see the OP's point.
Originally posted by Alberel
No offense intended, but sometimes i wonder how many of the people commenting in threads like this actually pay their own bills or have their own contracts running. Some notions are rather ... out there. I mean just take a look at mobile contracts. You have never seen during your 24 month lockout a newer plan coming out that included things you paid for? Like free SMS or minutes?
Or how about the christmas giveaway in the app store of apple every year. You buy a app today, tomorrow everyone gets it free. Or Steam sales and promotional items(reviewers get electronic gadgets for free for example), all of that is illegal? Really? Because someone gets something for free you had to pay for? You think thats against the law? Which law?
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I get what your trying to say, but i don't really think they had a choice. They are clearly driven by forces and factors largely outside of their control. Also the points you stated are teh exact reason WHY i didn't buy a LTA from them when the game launched(and im generally in favour of LTAs holding 2).
The way i see it noone should act surpised when a MMO goes into somekind of F2P these days, regardless of wether they sell LTAs or not. Also the recompensation for LTA customers is pretty standard these days, store point stipend + perks + free content if suboption persists.
Also if your game is failing anyway ... any option keeping it afloat is good for the players, especially if they paid upfront. Preparing prelaunch for atleast the possibility of that is just common sense if you look at the long list of MMOs who didn't and had to suffer in the transition process because they where unprepared.
The way i see it alot of complaints are basicly buyers remorse. People got tired of the game and see this change as a chance to get atleast some of their money back. Though the product you access with your LTA today isn't any less than the product you accessed with your LTA a year ago, infact its a improved product. The way i see it people are grasping at straws to morally justify getting their money back, one has to wonder how many of them are just burned out of the game anyway.
Lesson is to not buy a LTA to a game unless you plan on playing it the next couple years. Like i said, i hold two and do not regret either even though both are to F2P titles. At the very least they allow me to play the games without artificial barriers and getting nickle and dimed for every little thing.
Also 200-300$ are not that much if consider that you get to play that game for potentially years. And lets be honest, most P2P games gone F2P are downright horrible if you don't spent real cash. And even those awesome F2P games with no restrictions ... well somehow they have to be (planning to)making money. I rather pay upfront than getting into some bait and switch P2W scam with patch xy sometime in the future.
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I always find these arguments a bit facile.
I've purchased x2 lifetime subs in MMOs over the years, one for STO and one for TSW.
I did so with the full knowledge that they were likely to end up F2P or B2P... I did this because I wanted the games to succeed in the face of a fickle general gamer public, who are only interested in the most 'popular' title with the highest review scores. I always value the games I play at a flat value of £1 per hour of gameplay. To that end the 300 hours I put into STO more than paid for itself. I am certain I will put that many hours into TSW as well so much so that I expect to end up paying no more than 50p per hour. (as a comparison, a movie will last on average of 2 hours, and cost apoprox £10 that £5 per hour).
Yes, yes I here all the noises that suggest a bad ratio between my brain cells and wallet. But you know, I see games development in the MMO arena as less a business and more a creation of Art, its a genre I love and wish to be a patron of - these games are made by passionate people, not by lawyers and faceless company jocks with no heart.
Funcom, for all their failings have two huge things in their favour when I look to 'invest' my money with them.
a) they are a european company and the profits go back to europe - I'm a Uk citizen and want my money to help people in my own continent (sorry US guys).
b) they are passionate about the games they make, and support them long after their shelf life has passed (AO is 11 years old and still going)
c) they are a small and largely independant company, that doesn't have to doff its cap to the 'man' in NYC.
I am even sorely tempted to invest in Funcom in a more direct way, and buy their shares, which took a hammering this year and as a consquence and available to buy at a HUGE cost reduction, with the advent of Legend of Conan it is very likely indeed that their profitablity will increase substantially.
Incidenteally Funcom are NOT in financial trouble, Ragnar T0rnquist is not a Korean grind fest maker and he was not 'fired' from Funcom.
To that end, I am not in the least bit concerned about the change of business model, I welcome it, since it will hopefully bring the company some much needed additional revenue and bring more players into the game universe that I have come to love.
Originally posted by Ozimandeus
It's all about perceived value. The initial offering people judged it and made a call, fine no problem. But Funcom are not now allowing people to reassess the perceived value and decide on their course of action. They are dictating things to them, for a product that is less than a year old. The majority perceive the value of the new offering to be fair and value for money. Some don't, if customer satisfaction is key component of your business then you put things right.
I also don't buy this idea that any option to keep the game going at any cost is justified. You won't have much of a game if you are alienating people that had faith in you, enough to buy a lifetime subscription, and now feel cheated. That sort of thing just creates more people like me and that isn't good for business.
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Originally posted by Ozimandeus
At least I'm not the only one who seems to have horrible luck!
I have never purchased a LTS for any game, but if I did, I can assure you no good would come from it =p
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I have LTAs to STO and LotRO. Wasn't the best money i spent i guess, but definitly not the worst either. Also its nice coming back to the game after a year and see lots of store points in your wallet, whích you can use to buy expansions and stuff. Though i don't see me buying another LTA as long as those two still run, there are just too many games out there to play right now, if they don't have a F2P option i don't even seriously try them anymore.
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The sub and lifetime deal just got better:
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Just on the financial accounts of Funcom, they publically released the third quarter results back in November:
On your point about treating their customer's poorly, I can tell you that the worst service I've ever had has repeatedly been from 'EA' proper, a string of MMORPG's and other games have been canned by EA and no longer supported, Earth and Beyond to name but one - there are many others.
On the other hand, Anarchy Online is STILL going strong having moved from one business model to another one successfully. For MMORPG's the most important 'serivce' is continuing support. But I agree in terms of 'fab customer service there is someway to go, but that is often the case in European comapnies, who do not have the same ethos of customer service that you see in Stateside companies.
Evidence of 'passion' isn't in the business side, but in the execution of the games themselves, in TSW in isolation the creativeness by the art department oozes from every orrifice. The game dynamics and and freedom say all you need. The story telling is better than anything seen in any MMORPG I have every played, all of these 'creative' elements show the artistic bent that the company has towards gamesmaking which (for me) puts TSW on par with Guild Wars 2 or LotRO.
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Originally posted by banzai014
O' really??
You may wana check again on this mate.
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Funcom is a Norwegian company that is not answerable to any EU laws, I am pretty sure that their EULA claims that any litigation should be under Norwegian law (where class action lawsuits are almost unheard of). Good luck in finding a Norwegian attorney that wants to take your claim to court.
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I am amazed this conversation is still going, and people are still suggesting that there's some sort of legal case here. If the EULA is meaningful as a contract, then it protects Funcom from the lawsuit because Funcom reserves the right to change the terms of the subscription at any time. If the EULA is not meaningful as a contract, then the person bringing suit has to show material or psychological harm. There is no material or psychological harm done to lifetime subscribers.
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what I find amazing is if I read the op right he is not a lifetime subscriber hes a regular subber that has a few months left. So all this talk about life time subscription is meaningless because the person in question does not have one.
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Well, huh. That is indeed more amazing than what I was amazed at.
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