I don't see how you could pursue a refund on an opinion.
If the auction description described the item as being an authentic signature as a matter of fact and not opinion, then the item was clearly not described correctly and that, in my opinion, would be grounds for a refund on the sale.
If anything I think this whole situation might have a positive impact on how descriptions for lots are written to reflect opinions for what they are. This is just a snippet from a description written by an AH for a signed T206:
Marquard has boldly signed the card on the front in blue ink, with the signature grading "9/10."
Now, that to me is saying that Marquard unquestionably signed the card. A more accurate description would say "the signature is bold and in blue ink, with the signature on the card grading "9/10".
Last edited by packs; 12-20-2018 at 11:14 AM.
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