There have been many times in the past when I've come across a listing which contains inaccurate information. One example was a West Midlands Travel tie, inaccurately described as a West Midlands PTE tie from the 1970s. As someone who has been collecting bus memorabilia since 1987, I have amassed so much knowledge over time, I consider myself an expert so, if this tie was from the 1970s then I'm J.K. Isaac, Director General of the PTE back then.
Another example of glaring listing inaccuracy is a Greater Manchester PTE M-blem cap/lapel badge currently listed as a Manchester Corporation Transport Department cap badge, which it clearly isn't because Manchester Corpy used the city's coat-of-arms as a cap badge. If I had a pound for every time I've had to contact the seller responsible, beginning with the words 'I think you should consider amending the listing...', I'd be rich. And this is with good reason because information like that could mislead those who might just buy, make an offer on or bid on the item, someone who is new to collecting transport memorabilia. No, it just shouldn't be allowed to happen.
manu
I remember years ago, I had a saucer bearing the logo of the Manchester Corporation Transport Social & Athletic Society, who must have run the canteens. Anyway, I was going to list it on eBay but I never got the chance to, plus the fact I never got round to contacting the GMTS (Greater Manchester Transport Society) as to when it dated from. Unlike most sellers, I believe in doing a lot of research.
However, you can go too far when taking sellers to task over this. A few years ago, I pushed a seller once too many, using my second account at that time, resulting in its suspension.
