Analysis of current AH's rules regarding shill/internal/sketchy bidding practices

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

It's good to hear from Heritage. It would be even better to hear from Heritage about their view on the altered card scandal enveloping the hobby, and what (if anything) they are doing in response.

For example, has the winner of this apparently trimmed and colored 70K Hull rookie been contacted?
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Chris,

Your post here is much appreciated. Thank you.

I know you said that was to be your only post. But to Peter’s inquiry, please assure us that the winner of the altered Bobby Hull Card was notified!

It is not a poor reflection on Heritage whatsoever. A card doctor with nefarious intent submitted it to PSA, where it was issued a high numerical grade. The trouble is that once these altered cards are slabbed, they can (and will) end up everywhere in the hobby... trade shows, auctions, ebay, private sales, inheritances, and so on.

So rather than being a poor reflection on Heritage, the communication would be viewed as an enormous positive. Can Heritage notify the unsuspecting buyer, and more importantly report the consignor to Law Enforcement? Heritage can play an integral role in cleaning up the hobby!

Please let us know if necessary steps are being taken to alert the buyer and expose the consignor. True collectors will be forever thankful for any help in eradicating the corruption and deception that is plaguing this hobby.

To have a major player in the industry such as Heritage on our side would be a huge feather in your cap. Your loyal and core collector base would be forever thankful!