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Originally Posted by boysblue
Quick question gentlemen (though not related to Hunt, but rather, another auction house). How long is too long to wait for payment on a consigned item?
I consigned an item that sold at an auction that concluded over seven weeks ago, but I have yet to receive payment. When I inquired I was told that the winning bidder has yet to pay. Really? Sounds strange to me: is this a common occurrence? And don't auction houses have protocols in place to ensure bidders don't balk on their commitment?
At what point should I simply ask for my item to be returned to me, because frankly after seven weeks I doubt very much that the winning bidder has any intention of paying.
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Agree that their payment policy and communication are both sub-par. If they continue to put you off, I hope you'll let the forum know who to avoid when considering future consignments.