News About Auctions That Will Affect All Of Us

[D. Bergin]

I wouldn't mind being emotionally disturbed and embarrassed by Bret Spiner for a cool $7 Mill.

[mr2686]

Doesn't this end up being a wording issue? I mean, if the auction house says that they believe this was used in the show but is being sold as is, well then the buyer beware. But if they say it was used on the show and is being sold as is, doesn't the as is indicate the condition of the item?

[drc]

'Sold as is' typically applies to condition and working order, not overall identity/authenticity. If a car dealer sells you a used Volkswagon 'as is' and ships you a tricycle, obviously you are legally entitled to your money back. The phrase 'Sold as is' does legally cover some things, but doesn't allow a seller or auctioneer to perform false or deceptive advertising. Tacking the phrase at the bottom of your descriptions won't allow you tell sell forged Babe Ruth baseballs on eBay.

A good example of memorabilia 'as is' is an advertised original antique poster that is still sealed in the original frame and glass. The seller may say he hasn't removed the poster from the frame so he doesn't know and can't guarantee the condition of the edges and back. The 'as is'applies to the unknown condition. If the poster itself turned out to be a modern reprint, the seller would have to give a refund as he advertised it as original.

[Abravefan11]

Over the years I've seen several listings outed on this board as not being what the auction house represented them to be. If this case had gone the other way, some of you could have been on easy street in the near future.

[slidekellyslide]

I'd buy a Babe Ruth autograph from Coach's Corner before I'd ever buy any movie prop.

[william_9]

Now he can wear that visor to the beach! Hope he bought a phaser too, he's gonna need it to keep the ladies off of him.

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by william_9

Hope he bought a phaser too, he's gonna need it to keep the ladies off of him.

Hahahahaha! Set only to "stun" though...

Thanks for the laugh.

[jbsports33]

a movie prop is way different then our market, it's all word of month because many items will look the same or was used in some cases for multiple movies. I have an uncle that rents out props and movie furniture, does that mean his items are worth any more when they come back to the warehouse

yes a refund should have been issued and maybe a bit more for the trouble, but please 7m

not something I ever thought about investing in

Jimmy

[JoeTheBoss]

Originally Posted by william_9

Now he can wear that visor to the beach! Hope he bought a phaser too, he's gonna need it to keep the ladies off of him.

Beam me up Scotty!!!

[abrahamrudy]

This is not nearly the first instance of an auction house knowingly auctioning off forgeries. But he's silly for thinking he can sue for $7 million bucks and have a realistic chance of recovering from anyone but his family doctor