Posted By:
bruce Dorskind
We were delighted to read that Mastro Auctions was vindicated,
We have worked with Bill Mastro and Mastro Auctions for more than
a quarter century and never had an issue. Whilst we may not have
agreed about the value of an item or condition (before grading),
Bill, Doug and the staff have always been helpful
Our experience with Hunt Auctions, Robert Edwards Auctions
and Sothebys (and various partners) has, in fact, been 100%
positive. This, over the course of 25 years and hundreds of
thousands of dollars in transactions.
Each auctioneer has his/her own policy with regard to grading,
bidding and refunds. In the case of the auctioneers mentioned
above, their policies have been clearly delineated in their catalogs
and/or by members of their senior management.
It is unforunate when a problem occurs that a select group of
collectors, many of whom never actually buy anything from
these auction houses, attempt to stir the pot.
Barry Slotate, who has also always acted with unquestioned integrity
raised a very important issue... that is that is very difficult to prove
intentional fraud.
It would be helpful to everyone, if all bidders and potential bidders
read an auctioneer's catalog and inquired about any policy with regard
to grading or house bidding. Then we could avoid spending time and
money with lawyers rather than on baseball cards.
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List