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Posted By: leon

you said:

"I say:

1. If they were adequately qualified to detect alterations, then why is everybody so concerned about graded cards from certain issues being altered and why in fact have so many of such cards been found to be altered?

2. Who said the grading company isn't liable? I agree they would be. The issue I was addressing was whether the auction house would be liable also."




To address question 1. This statement has no connection with the liability of the auction house, imo. It's more a testament to the fact that mistakes have been made....not by the auction houses but by the authenticator(s). Regardless of this statment I still say if they aren't qualified then they shouldn't be in business and ARE SOLELY liable for their actions.

To address question 2. Almost every auction house has a disclaimer that you agree to abide by when signing up to bid. If you don't agree with it then you don't bid. If you sign then you are waiving your right for liability where the venue is concerned. Maybe I am off base here but that would be my thought process. I signed.....so I abide...
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