Merchantman Auctions in Davie FL trying to sell counterfeits Jan 27

[Sterling Sports Auctions]

Merchantman Auctions continues to sell reprints and scam there buyers

I just received a call from a client that was scammed by them in the December auction on a Green Cobb. They are selling the same Ty Cobb reprints over and over. That is just one player, who knows how many others are out there.

hibid.com should be held responsible since you can find there auctions through them.

I hope I do not have to hear of any others getting scammed by these people.

Lee

[JustinD]

God, every single one of these is just an awful fake.

Honestly, even if I didn't know they were I would run from a signal as bad as selling top shelf cards as a auction house in lucite 4 screws and the world's crappiest snap-tites.

I get that this is frustrating and I want more than anything for jacka**es like this to rot in a cell. When the fakes are this bad, I also don't feel bad victim blaming on this if someone is spending 1000s. If you buy a fake Lamborghini built on a Fiero chassis, you should be consulting someone.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I have reported them on several platforms, and I'm not bashful about letting these platforms know I am a licensed auctioneer who belongs to his state association who would be very interested to know they are not only allowing non-licensed auctioneers (many platforms do that) but are promoting frauds. Who are they using now?

[adeichert56]

Is there any chance he is more legit now? I am finding this thread after spending a fair amount of money. Since it was through HiBid I figured the auctioneer was legitimate. Bought some lower end mantles, other 50s and 60s that all APPEAR good to go, but now I am nervous..

Maybe not nervous that they are real, but that they could be altered, underlying issues, etc. Would love to hear if anyone has had a POSITIVE experience from buying through him. All I see are 5 good reviews through LiveAuctioneers.

[NiceDocter]

Guys like this almost never change. I would suggest submitting some of your cards to PSA or SGC to see what they say. Alternatively you could let a respected dealer with a black light , a magnifier and a good measuring device see what he thinks. A leopard does not change his spots …… I hate that people do this to an otherwise fun and enjoyable hobby. But money is a powerful character corruption for some . Good luck. Rocky Rockwell

[Exhibitman]

I'e run across a few dealers whose basic attitude is 'meh' when it comes to what they sell. They will blithely sell bad stuff mixed in with their good stuff.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I'e run across a few dealers whose basic attitude is 'meh' when it comes to what they sell. They will blithely sell bad stuff mixed in with their good stuff.

LOL, I had one of the highly respected dealers call me names and tell me he could do anything he wanted to a card after I pointed out he had sold several altered cards as rare errors.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by adeichert56

Is there any chance he is more legit now? I am finding this thread after spending a fair amount of money. Since it was through HiBid I figured the auctioneer was legitimate. Bought some lower end mantles, other 50s and 60s that all APPEAR good to go, but now I am nervous..

Maybe not nervous that they are real, but that they could be altered, underlying issues, etc. Would love to hear if anyone has had a POSITIVE experience from buying through him. All I see are 5 good reviews through LiveAuctioneers.

You won't find a more knowledgeable group than right here. I would post good clear pictures and someone will spot most problems.

[JustinD]

I would have a hard time thinking that the lengthy history of that group shows they have or will sell an honest thing unless it's by mistake.