Why would you trust a flashlight over your own eyes? If the color looked that good from a distance, maybe it was just a really solid redye job, and that's not exactly a crime unless she lied about it. But here's the thing, estate sale sellers are not appraisers, they're just people selling grandma's junk. You saw a deal, you took a risk, and now you're mad because a stranger didn't hand you a guaranteed win. Honestly, if you wanted museum proof, you should've paid museum prices instead of hunting for a steal. Next time, bring a loupe and a contract if you want that level of certainty.

i mean three hours of meal planning isnt exactly the end of the world, just write it down again and move on lol

500 saves changed my mind, those roughs clearly hit something real.

Ha, sounds like you skipped rebar AND got the full Austin clay experience. I did the same thing with mine, thought I could outsmart the soil with a few extra bags of concrete. That crack showed up right on schedule, mocking my cheapness. Ended up jacking it up about two inches, chipped out the bad edge, and poured a proper footing with actual rebar this time. Cost a lot more than the rebar would have, but hey, at least I learned a stupid tax lesson.

300 percent" from a palm? Your hand must be built different.