Hey guys, hope this is in the right section.
I'm doing research, still, on a book I have been writing. This question has to do with the sale of a, let us say, a painting. Or any high valued objects.I am not talking about those shitty finger paintings you did as a wee brat.
Thoughts would be appreciated. Such as the need for false identification, etc. \
Thanks.
Hypothetical sale of a particular item(s)
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I'm not an expert, but I would guess a really high-class antique shop.
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Re: Hypothetical sale of a particular item(s)
Once again, appreciate the replies.
I intend to employ methods of identifying certain objects, in this story, as to whether or not the word has been spread. There are several websites which I could use as model. You enter such information as serial numbers, etc.
I intend to employ methods of identifying certain objects, in this story, as to whether or not the word has been spread. There are several websites which I could use as model. You enter such information as serial numbers, etc.
Re: Hypothetical sale of a particular item(s)
Perhaps it would be a good idea to stash said items until the statute of limitations expires? Then perhaps try legally "ransoming" them back to the owner?
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Re: Hypothetical sale of a particular item(s)
Therin the Hand wrote:Perhaps it would be a good idea to stash said items until the statute of limitations expires? Then perhaps try legally "ransoming" them back to the owner?
Not a terribly bad idea, but it's not a human life. So the odds of authorities being notified is pretty high. I'd like to keep this story going as if it were not just a story, so as realistic as possible. Sam would probably require some form of false identification.
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Well the idea is that once the statute has expired, you cannot be prosecuted for the crime. So you stash them somewhere, and wait until you have complete legal immunity. then you contact the owner privately, say something like "blah blah came into possession of your art collection/painting, looked you up, and i'm willing to sell it back to you for XXXXXX amount of money"
The authorities wouldn't matter, because at that point you wouldn't be doing anything illegal.
The authorities wouldn't matter, because at that point you wouldn't be doing anything illegal.
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Re: Hypothetical sale of a particular item(s)
Therin the Hand wrote:Well the idea is that once the statute has expired, you cannot be prosecuted for the crime. So you stash them somewhere, and wait until you have complete legal immunity. then you contact the owner privately, say something like "blah blah came into possession of your art collection/painting, looked you up, and i'm willing to sell it back to you for XXXXXX amount of money"
The authorities wouldn't matter, because at that point you wouldn't be doing anything illegal.
What about sale to another, would this also make it legal to do so? Such as a museum. And I'll look into this further, thanks for the helpful suggestions.