Posted By:
petecldThis could be a good warning sign to us buyers:
Nick Martinez of American Memorabilia said:
"In regards to pulling the auction, I have yet to hear anything that gives me definitive proof of a problem with the items. All I hear is lore,"this person saw that, and this person did that... "
and
"... Like David said it is a good sign if an auction house protects it's customers. I just need a factual reason and I have yet to hear it."
Is this approach just for these lots or is it a overall philosophy of American Memorabilia to call a lot whatever they want to and only AFTER someone else points out they are wrong will they change a description or pull an item? Wouldn't (shouldn't) a reputable auction house do the research BEFORE offering an item?
To change his mind Mr. Martinez said he needs "a factual reason" against these prints and he specifically says that "...lore,"this person saw that, and this person did that..." isn't good enough. Well what "proof" does American Memorabilia have that they are legitimate, period "proofs" (or even prints) other then the "lore" of the consignor who has a financial interest? I have yet to hear it.
This is what they call protecting their customers?