SCP Auction Question - Is this a joke?

[calvindog]

Ryan, I had forgotten about that horror show, what a disgrace. It's not a coincidence that the auction field is littered with principals with criminal records (or about to have criminal records).

[Orioles1954]

Sometimes niche cards achieve extraordinary prices. For instance, the Esskay cards we've sold all went to high profile bidders with extensive bankrolls. No neferious bidding techniques, hidden reserves or anything else that would cast negative light on us was employed. While I don't doubt that there is fraud in the hobby, someone with a lot of coin could have just really wanted that Lundgren card. However, some of the other evidences brought to light are compelling, or at very least make for interesting reading

[barrysloate]

There are two forces in the hobby working at the same time: there are collectors who will spend incredible amounts of money for cards they want, and there is likewise rampant fraud. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish the real bid from the shilled bid.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

There are two forces in the hobby working at the same time: there are collectors who will spend incredible amounts of money for cards they want, and there is likewise rampant fraud. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish the real bid from the shilled bid.

I always take the skeptical POV, it much more rewardng to be delightfully surprised than disappointed.

[bbeck]

I purchased lot 67 and was content with the price. I have purchased multiple times from SCP without any questions or problems. I cannot say the same for two other current auction houses who I have purchased from and consigned with. I experienced first hand the complete lack of ethics these people display. When I caught one of them in a tale their response was "they lied". That made me feel much better.

[sox1903wschamp]

Originally Posted by bbeck

I purchased lot 67 and was content with the price. I have purchased multiple times from SCP without any questions or problems. I cannot say the same for two other current auction houses who I have purchased from and consigned with. I experienced first hand the complete lack of ethics these people display. When I caught one of them in a tale their response was "they lied". That made me feel much better.

bbeck: Very nice cards in your winning lot.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by bbeck

I cannot say the same for two other current auction houses who I have purchased from and consigned with. I experienced first hand the complete lack of ethics these people display. When I caught one of them in a tale their response was "they lied". That made me feel much better.

Would you mind sharing your specific experiences? It would help others in the future not fall victim to the same.