Is the auction world the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

[wonkaticket]

Should auction houses be held accountable for false claims? And how would you hold them accountable in a situation like the below? I’m not picking on anyone in particular here and this is not a bash anyone thread as most all are guilty of this.

For example when you make comments like...

“The finest known and only example in any condition, either Red or Brown Hindu ad back, ever graded by PSA.”

https://catalog.scpauctions.com/LotD...px?lotid=20917

And within seconds another can be found that sold in a major auction house or by searching eBay shouldn’t that be frowned upon just a bit?

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2012/157.html

Or should it be on the collectors to research each lot they are bidding on and put no trust into the auctioneer’s descriptions?

Just curious if this stuff bothers you guys or not? I know I would be a bit upset to spend pretty penny on something I thought was one of a kind and have 4 guys say “oh I have that card too, only nicer etc.” I know the above will be explained that PSA didn’t start labeling the brands until recently therefore it was missed in the reports.

But really how hard is a Google search or checking the other major auction houses past results before you make bold claims?

https://catalog.scpauctions.com/LotD...px?lotid=20919

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...c-40-219220882

Cheers,

John