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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on October 30, 2023 at 12:05am

My sentiments entirely.

In my view auction houses should have a duty of care to buyers but unless you can provide evidence that they are knowingly selling fakes (of any kind), particularly in collusion with known fakers, I don't know how any legal action can be taken against them. Even if such evidence were to be available, I'm far from sure that legal action could be taken where the auctioneer states "buyers beware" so clearly in the lot particulars.   

The best thing we can hope for is that as many people as possible stay away from such auction houses and they cannot attract genuine consignors as a result. I certainly never look at any autographed items offered by this particular auction house. 

Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on October 30, 2023 at 12:54am

The calendar does not look real to me. The George Michael and Elton John signatures are stand out fakes to me!

Permalink Reply by michelle on October 30, 2023 at 6:39am

Adam Patridge is a  total s...t.  He appears on UK auction houses over here, is seen as a expert and must be quite aware he is selling a load of rubbish.  I am surprised that the other uk antique delalers are happy to work with him on antiques programmes.

Permalink Reply by Stepeanut on October 30, 2023 at 6:48am

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This.

Thomas Forrester doesn’t have the best reputation, either.  He at least sells some legit stuff, but you have to be very careful, as there is little quality control on his side.  I’ve heard a few horror stories of dreadful customer service when things have gone wrong.

Permalink Reply by Please Delete on October 30, 2023 at 8:29am

Thank you, Richard!

Permalink Reply by Please Delete on October 30, 2023 at 8:30am

And thanks to each and everybody for their honest opinion on this auction.

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