[Deertick]

I have been screamed at. I have been threatened physically, and with lawsuits. I have been escorted from the premises. I have been email bombed. Usually these are the ignorant, not criminal. AND (mostly) they severely curtail, if not completely stop, the crap.

I also have had responsible auction owners and auctioneers listen to what I had to say and remove the items and return them. And never accept them again. These are the ethical and moral people.

Then there are the auctions who will give lip service and just keep on truckin'. They will wink and nod as they describe the item. They will say "Buyer beware, but have you seen what a Ted Williams goes for on eBay?"
They are criminals who facilitate other criminals activities. They are adept at the legal tightrope, careful not to break the law themselves, at least without evidence of it. Until we can get someone in law enforcement to listen, they will continue to accept stolen items, counterfeits, and forgeries. And I will stay on their ass, sometimes loudly, most times quietly gathering info for when I meet the LEO whose job it is to care.

And I do not purchase anything from the criminals. To do so is to support their business model. I will attend, take photos and give my opinion to anyone who asks. My only problem is time. If you are at any auction within 40 miles of my house, I've got a bead on the forgeries. Currently there is one that falls into the 'criminal' category.

Contact your sheriff. They may be helpful. I have heard of such a thing, just not around here. If I understand correctly, you bid online? That may allow you to use the IC3. Also, file a complaint with your state licensing board.