Re: stupid boots

["Mark R. Leaman" <mleaman@sccoast.net>]

> Mark,  Some follow-up stupid questions:

Jeff:

Hey, they aren't stupid.

> Can a boot dealer get busted by one of these lawyer/cop looking people?

The standard procedure is the first time the boots are confiscated and the
seller warned never to do it again. Greg Biggs can give you more insight on
this, as I'm sure he's seen it happen at some of the record shows he
attends.

> I am an accountant, could I be confused for a lawyer?

You could pass for a lawyer, yes. Make sure you wear a Winger shirt into
the store and you'll be OK.

> Should one ask for pictures when trading over the internet?

I can't imagine the industry would be after a lone boot trader...besides,
it's not illegal to trade, just sell. I have a friend who used to sell
boots on EBay and woke the the FBI at his door. Just shows you to be
careful with Dave Matthews bootlegs, because he has a hotline...

> What other unspeakables can one find in the "back"?

That's the fun part...finding out.

> All facetiousness aside, these Pete MP3s have been a great inroad into
the
> boot underworld for newbie me.  No - I don't feel dirty, but I am now in
the
> middle of adding some good stuff to my legitimate collection.

There's no harm in a little bootleg trading. To anyone.

> I have also seen some boots for sale on various web sites in Japan and
> Europe.

That's true. You should get the book called Bootleg, by Clinton someone I
can't remember. It's a great book, and has a nice picture of  Tales From
The Who, too.

> Thanks again Mark.

Always happy to help, when I can.


  "Meet the new boss, WORSE than the old boss."
           an extremely astute political observer I know

      
                    Cheers                  ML