Agree 110% Charlee - sometimes it is just ignorance (the ads that use "vintage" and "antique" in the same description kill me) but usually people are trying to make something out to be what it is NOT just so they can hopefully get someone else to buy unawares at inflated prices.
Hubby works PT at an antique mall - you wouldn't believe..................................!!!!
...it's a good thing he isn't on any commission, I know he has talked down more than one buyer LOL
Joann :-)