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In this segment Martin talks again to eBay’s Senior Manager of Seller Advocacy and Spokesperson Griff. Feedback is further discussed, and new changes that help on the seller’s side. Martin asks why eBay left the Live Auction world and they end talking about unusual and memorable items that have sold on eBay.
Griff hosts eBay Radio, click the logo to check it out.
Part I with eBay’s Griff Click Here
Martin talks with master swordsmith Scott Slobodian on his fine artisan craft. They talk about the history of Japanese swordmaking and more.
His buyers range from someone who saves up for a few years to buy one sword all the way up to the Sultan of Brunei.
Scott has won many major awards including Knives Illustrated, “Best Knife of The Year” for four consecutive years. In 1996 he also won Blade Magazine’s “Best Art Knife of The Year.” Scott has been featured in every major knife magazine in the US, Europe & Japan.
He is also a member of the Knifemaker’s Guild, USA, Germany & Italy. His knives are represented in major collections in 18 countries.
Part I of II. Martin visits the eBay campus in San Jose, CA and interviews spokesperson Jim (GRIFF) Griffith, Senior Manager, Seller Strategy/Advocacy. Listen in to hear the beginnings of the company, the reason for the changes in the seller feedback system, and eBay feelings about the “little guy” vs big vendors. Martin talks about how eBay affected the auction business and what adjustments were made. Martin asks about certain rumors, Griff discusses some great evolving changes and much more.
Griff can be heard live twice a week on eBay Radio, click here
Part II Click Here.
*Correction: Martin states he was an eBay member since July, 1997 and it was July, 1998.
Curator Susan Stein joins us for Thomas Jefferson Part III. We talk about Jefferson’s Monticello transitioning over the years, his five year Parisian influence which created the cosmopolitan feel of the Monticello interior and more. Listen in to hear what items have been recovered from the January 15th, 1827 Five Day Dispersal Auction, and what things never left the house. Susan also talks about recent changes and what is in store. Visit the Monticello Website HERE.
Thomas Jefferson I, Andrew Burstein HERE.
Thomas Jefferson II, Andrew Burstein HERE.
Martin & Phyllis interview the only artist that can claim that he walked on the moon!
Listen in is as Alan Bean talks about his unique paintings and what he does in a lunar way to prepare them. He talks about his surreal Apollo 12 experience while standing on the moon and how it inspired his art. Alan is a fine gentleman with a sense of humor.
Click here to reach Alan Bean’s Art Gallery website.
Click here to watch a video on Alan Bean.
Intro music: “Walking In The Air” by George Winston