SUBJECT: BEWARE Steve Verkman, Keith Vari, Leland’s, Clean Sweep & Paragon auctions

[mannequin1]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I have spoken with Steve and he explained in some detail what went on with this transaction. As per Steve, there is no interest being charged, there was no cherry-picking, and representatives of Lelands, including Steve and his son, spent 20+ man hours at the consignors house reviewing the material. Also, the collection included things other than sports memorabilia. After hearing this, and some other facts, I think this has gotten completely blown out of proportion. Thanks to Steve for clearing this up.

But was the check cashed?

[bigfanNY]

Originally Posted by mannequin1

But was the check cashed?

20 plus man hours is a Very nice way of saying four guys showed up with 2 trucks took some items they were supposed to but some they were not authorized to take. Left 5 hours later without giving the consigner a list of everything they took and without his signature agreeing to anything. Then one guy left behind with the " contract" for him to sign. Basicly he if he didn't sign that he would have literally been left without his stuff or any proof they had taken anything.
I too am glad Steve cleared that up for us.
If representatives for the "New Lelands " think this is the right way to do business then they should have no problem everyone knowing about it. Exactly like Google reviews so next potential customer can make an informed decision.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

20 plus man hours is a Very nice way of saying four guys showed up with 2 trucks took some items they were supposed to but some they were not authorized to take. Left 5 hours later without giving the consigner a list of everything they took and without his signature agreeing to anything. Then one guy left behind with the " contract" for him to sign. Basicly he if he didn't sign that he would have literally been left without his stuff or any proof they had taken anything.
I too am glad Steve cleared that up for us.
If representatives for the "New Lelands " think this is the right way to do business then they should have no problem everyone knowing about it. Exactly like Google reviews so next potential customer can make an informed decision.

On the whole, this thread does not paint the company in a positive light. For me, anyway.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

20 plus man hours is a Very nice way of saying four guys showed up with 2 trucks took some items they were supposed to but some they were not authorized to take. Left 5 hours later without giving the consigner a list of everything they took and without his signature agreeing to anything. Then one guy left behind with the " contract" for him to sign. Basicly he if he didn't sign that he would have literally been left without his stuff or any proof they had taken anything.
I too am glad Steve cleared that up for us.
If representatives for the "New Lelands " think this is the right way to do business then they should have no problem everyone knowing about it. Exactly like Google reviews so next potential customer can make an informed decision.

Only a few assumptions about what happened in your post. Interesting how many people are so quick to believe someone who just joined the board and posted his complaints then 3 days later hasn't bothered to come back on and provide any additional answers to the numerous questions that still seem to exist. I'm not saying the AH is blameless since the contract (as shown, anyway) is certainly lacking.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Only a few assumptions about what happened in your post. Interesting how many people are so quick to believe someone who just joined the board and posted his complaints then 3 days later hasn't bothered to come back on and provide any additional answers to the numerous questions that still seem to exist. I'm not saying the AH is blameless since the contract (as shown, anyway) is certainly lacking.

Could it be that they wrote up a more formal one when they got back to the office? That would make sense. I am sure for example Leland's has standard terms and conditions.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Could it be that they wrote up a more formal one when they got back to the office? That would make sense. I am sure for example Leland's has standard terms and conditions.

Who knows since the OP has not provided any more information. In his second post he did say something about later receiving a list of items from Steve but he hasn't shared that here.