[joeb]

1) I didn't know Steve was coming, I had been in touch with Keith. Steve showed up with him. In looking at his consignment terms on his website under the "Integrity" section - see attached screenshot - he states they charge a 10% commission on items selling over $500 and 15% for those selling under $500.

2) While Steve says I am getting 60% of both the hammer and buyers premium that leaves the "house" taking 40% of the entire sale - considerably higher than advertised and considerably more than industry standard for such a valuable collection. I have already been contacted by another auction house telling me if I am successful getting the collection returned they would take it on consignment and give me 100% of the hammer + a percentage of the buyers premium.

3) Additionally, while I was looking for other items to show them, Steve was digging through and took items without my knowledge which I discovered after they were gone. My suspicion was confirmed when Steve sent me a list of items in his possession.