tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25016546.post8928255216579730134..comments2023-10-19T10:26:39.049-04:00Comments on Art In The Market - Newsletter: Criminals In Our MIdstUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25016546.post-68487327863147861142009-08-14T10:41:43.357-04:002009-08-14T10:41:43.357-04:00The bigger criminals are the ones allowing this to...The bigger criminals are the ones allowing this to go on. The same ones vioating the rights of the artists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25016546.post-6384084691162293582009-08-12T16:47:25.979-04:002009-08-12T16:47:25.979-04:00Unfortunately, the officials in St. Augustine aren...Unfortunately, the officials in St. Augustine aren't as sophisticated and saavy as in other cities, and this activity is shamefully allowed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25016546.post-85776499072175493612009-08-12T10:36:31.322-04:002009-08-12T10:36:31.322-04:00In Florence Italy,hordes of sidewalk vendors, prim...In Florence Italy,hordes of sidewalk vendors, primarily Africans, sell counterfeit purses. They set up in front of the Duomo and the Accademia and the Uffizi. One will be a lookout and as soon as the police come near, they pick up the four corners of their blankets, sling the merchandise over their shoulders and run! I am a huge supporter of the legitimate painters in the Plaza and visit at least twice a year. I own art from Suvo and Charles Dickinson. <br /><br />Our guide told us that not only is selling the counterfeit merchandise illegal but any tourist caught buying from these vendors is given a hefty fine. I think he said 250 Euros. Buyer beware.Kath in loos angelesnoreply@blogger.com