Quote:
Originally Posted by glchen
I would respond to this is there anyone with standing in this case upset that ML did them wrong? That is, are there any consignors who had some of their cards stolen or any winning bidders who will not receive their winnings due to their cards being stolen think that ML did them wrong? All of the consignors and winning bidders who have posted so far seem very understanding to ML, and are instead upset at the thieves who stole the cards. I really don't think folks should be blowing this up more than necessary. If ML were unethical, who are the victims here that are upset with them?
|
+1
It was the best solution for a bad situation. What if the cards had been recovered before the close of auction? Unlikely but a possibility.
This way you have established current FMV on cards that would have been difficult to establish value otherwise.
You have established who the card belongs to if/when they are recovered.
You have established a solid value to compensate the consignors.
You have mitigated layers of litigation.
Yes it sucks and hindsight is what it is but I don't see a better solution.