Auction Problem

[Gorditadogg]

That is really BS. They are counting on you to want to keep the tickets. I guess you don't need to get the item restored right? You could just take their $350 and be done with it. Hopefully they don't have a side deal with the restorer to get a kickback on the $700 so they shouldn't care if you restore it or not.

I'm not saying that $350 should be enough, it's probably not. And it sucks that the AH does not want to make it right, they should foot the bill for the whole $700.

Hope you get a fair resolution.

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[ballparks]

So, I ended up going with a company separate from the auction house who would do the restoration cheaper. They gave me $400 for the issue. I am generally powerless against a well known auction house, despite collecting for 30+ years.

The ticket is getting restored and looks terrific. That doesn't take away from the issue that it was restored, likely reducing the value, but at least I have it intact and it will display well.

The only way I will ever find out if I got taken is if I sell it, which I will have no intention of. This is a terrible experience overall for me, and as they always say - let the buyer beware.

[perezfan]

Next time we as customers consider bidding with them, perhaps we should HUNT for another auction house. Unfortunately that's often the only way to avoid getting taken.