In a message dated 3/26/04 11:16:26 AM, oliver8@tds.net writes: << When was the last time you were to an auction? . . . . . . Get there early if you want to inspect, otherwise "you bid it, you bought it." >> About a month ago. I bought a Do-All vertical bandsaw which was represented as complete and in good condition. Although it wasn't under power when I entered the highest bid, the auctioneer had no objections to me tagging it into a box in order to run it through its paces before I loaded it. I can assure you that the auctioneer would have made it right if it had proven to be anything other than in good condition. I think it has something to do with them retaining their license. Now, imagine if you bid on a boxcar load of Idaho bakers, something which is done daily by some, and the boxcar is really filled with B red potatoes. Do you think the auction house is just going to cut a check to the seller and say "tough spuds" to you? Hardly. Remember, only a very few auctions are for somebody's old Tupperware. George |
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