Buyer Beware

augusta · Post by **augusta** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:42 am

Someone on eBay is selling what they list as "Annie Oakley in front of her tent 1893 World's Fair". Then in the description, they say the 'picture was taken around 1885-1886'. There is a 'buy it now' price of $9.99. It is not an original photo (it does say that in the description).

Well, the Chicago 1893 World's Fair was not going on until 1893. I don't think it was even being thought of in 1885/1886.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, which included Annie Oakley, was not allowed to be part of the Fair. They put up their show outside of the fair on its own.

What a fraudulent listing. EBay needs Kat as their 'fact checker'!

Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Annie-Oakley-In-Fro ... dZViewItem

Elizabeth Ann · Post by **Elizabeth Ann** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:36 am

Did you notice the shipping? $6.50!! That must be one heavy picture!

snokkums · Post by **snokkums** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:07 am

I wonder how authentic the picture is. But you do have to be careful with alot of the things that get sold on line.