"Or another explanation for not getting the item shown is that they have a stack of these that they auction one after the other, and don't bother to change the photo. If this is not outright fraud, then it is certainly under the deceptive…"
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Suspicious Bob Dylan Art Print
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gratefulphish Mar 14. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hello there! I'm hoping for some advice on an item I bought.A few weeks ago, I won an auction for a Bob Dylan Art Print. This was the photo the auction house provided in the listing:…Continue
Peter O'Toole - Lawrence of Arabia Photo
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Does anyone have an opinion of whether or not this Peter O'Toole signature is authentic? I saw it at auction just a few minutes before it ended, so I had to act fast because I love the photo and I…Continue
Leonard Cohen?
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I recently purchased a signed photo of Leonard Cohen, purportedly from his personal collection and given to a former secretary. The seller claimed to be listing the items on behalf of this secretary,…Continue
Alan Rickman photo
Started this discussion. Last reply by SaraPolanska Oct 22, 2020. 6 Replies 1 Like
About 10 years ago, I wrote a letter to Alan Rickman and asked for an autograph. A short time later, I received a letter from his assistant, saying that he was currently overseas filming, and…Continue
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"Right, I forgot that JK. So it may reduce to simply not being shipped the item shown, unless they have something about stock images."
"The problem is, the seller never claimed it was an original Bob Dylan. The edition size of the real print is probably not a factor here since it was sold as being "in the style of". If 200 of the "in the style of"…"
""My hope is that because I did not receive the item in the photo, that I have a good argument."
That combined with Stepeanuts 295/250 information may be your strongest hand."
"I would agree with your assesment "
"This caught my eye "...All Pieces that we offer for auction are exterminated...""
"I see an address and phone number on their "Contact" page.
Based on their poorly written "All About Us" page, English is not their first language. They have an option for a Spanish translation, but I'd love for a…"
"It is International Art Auction Gallery, Miami, FL.
Here is their, very basic, website:
http://www.internationalartauctiongallery.com/
Most of their business appears to be through LiveAuctioneers.com."
"is it First Art Auction? if so have a look at some of the negative reviews re fraud"
"If by chance they accept your (valid) argument that you did not get what you bid on, they theoretically should be on the hook for all the shipping charges, and maybe they'll just cut their losses and refund the purchase…"
"I read the full thing as well. I’m just trying to think of potential angles to help the buyer. I can’t deny it was very naive of him to buy the print in the first place, but, if it were me, I wouldn’t just suck up the…"
"Thanks so much for your help, everyone! Bob Dylan has been in my top three most-wanted signatures for years, but I can't afford the general going rate. I paid $600 and was hoping I got a rare deal, but I should have known better. If something…"
"Further down in the auction description is this important gem:
"It's crucial to understand that all items in this catalog are sold in the artistic style of the original creator, in accordance with the Platform sale rules. "In the…"
"Again, you’re right, but the threat of making this a bigger problem for the seller might be enough to secure a refund."
"I would assume/agree that Dylan or his people might have something to say about the print and the signature, but I'm not sure that helps the buyer. A buyer would not have any standing in regard to copyright or intellectual property…"
"I noticed that as well, and you’re quite right. The seller might try to use this description to wriggle out of refunding the seller, to which I would counter that Washington Green, Dylan’s art publisher, would no doubt see this as…"
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