Buying from auction with no grading or report.

[Martin F 15]

So just a little curiosity poll, because some people out there seem to be buying anything and everything.

Edited October 28, 2020 by Martin F

[Dave2302 387]

Add an "I haven't bought from an Auction in many years" box, I'd be curious to see how many haven't

That's my vote

[Martin F 15]

OK, so I did wonder about adding such an option, but thought those who don’t buy from auctions would just ignore.

But you’re right, it would be interesting to see how many just don’t buy from auctions, so option added.

 

Edited October 28, 2020 by Martin F

[Dave2302 387]

Thanks Martin, vote cast

Edited October 29, 2020 by Dave2302

[Frank Cannon 812]

To the OP.....you mean you actually trust the gradings/reports 

Edited October 29, 2020 by Frank Cannon

[Martin F 15]

Fair point 

But at least the report should show any major cosmetic damage rather than bidding(totally) blind. 

[Dave2302 387]

3 minutes ago, Martin F said:

at least the report should show any major cosmetic damage rather than bidding(totally) blind. 

From what I've heard lately the "blind" would be the twat doing the appraisals

[poor-trader 15]

You have to remember that the condition reports only state what can be seen from a certain distance away - 1m, 2m or whatever.

The problem is we all thought the "m" stood for meters but as it turns out as far as the auction houses are concerned it stands for miles.

[Dave2302 387]

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[Martin F 15]

Thanks for the votes guys.

Interesting response, as was expecting a lot more ‘No’s’

[metcars 397]

13 hours ago, Martin F said:

Thanks for the votes guys.

Interesting response, as was expecting a lot more ‘No’s’

As the northerners say, “where there’s muck there’s brass!”