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Topic: Auction houses and authenticity opinions
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gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-13-2017 05:45 AM
   
I think I'm correct in believing that there are no consistent standards in underwriting authenticity when it comes to auction houses. In the past I've generally been lucky and caught a forgery in time to return it for refund.However, for the second time in 18 months I'm dealing with a UK auction house on an item that I bought, didn't study hard enough and then months later realise it's more than likely a forgery. Said auction house sells quite a bit of space stuff, but their tightly worded terms state not only that "all statements as to authenticity... are statements of opinion only" (!), but notwithstanding this, they will refund within 21 days of purchase if accompanied by "a formal statement by a recognised expert." Naturally they are not responding to my emails. So, a couple of questions: - Has anyone else had issues with IAA?
- Is anything actionable under consumer rights, given their 21 day imposed time limit?
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moorouge
Member Posts: 2454
From: U.K.
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 12-13-2017 09:48 AM
You could try trading standards particularly if IAA are not keeping to their stated terms and conditions. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 12-13-2017 04:09 PM
I know that RR, Heritage an The American Space Museum Charity auctions all try and have there items independently authenticated
and at the museum I check the forums daily to see if anyone catches something we may have missed. I have had several auction houses argue and ignore forged items and was one told "that is a lot of money you're asking us to pull." So as always buyer beware even with a COA. It is often only the opinion of the aucthenicator and even the best can make a mistake. | |
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