What is the proper way to notify an auction house an item is Bad

[Bondsgloves]

I just saw this bat in Grey Flannel's new auction lot 186. This same bat was in the american memorabilia auction several years ago lot 28023. The bat was obviously altered to look like a Bonds rookie bat. Check out the befor and after photos. I just don't want anybody to get burned.

Before-

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/28023_01_lg.jpg

After
http://catalog.greyflannelauctions.com/LotImages/37/4587E_med.jpeg

http://catalog.greyflannelauctions.com/LotImages/37/4587C_med.jpeghttp://catalog.greyflannelauctions.com/LotImages/37/4587D_med.jpeg
http://catalog.greyflannelauctions.com/LotImages/37/4587A_lg.jpeg

[rdeversole]

Interesting. Is the PSA cert for the autograph or the bat?

[earlywynnfan]

Call them. Direct them while they're on the phone to the AmMem listing. They should remove it.

Ken

[solarlottry]

In their last auction they had listed a 1990 Wilson 49er "game worn Joe Montana jersey", size 46 and after only a day or so of bidding it was already over 1K. Well problem was that the tagging was a size 42 and Montana only wore a size 46 Wilson.

I called GF and it was taken down in less than 5 minutes! Even they could not defend that one. If I had not spotted it, I wonder what would have happened to the jersey though.

Always buying 49ers gamers
Paul
garciajones@yahoo.com

[sox83cubs84]

When you contact the auction house, don't attack them like you're Batman getting ready to pond on the Joker. Politely point out the problem, explain just why it's a problem, mention or send pics to justify your case (if available), and approach things as if it were a honest mistake. Even if it isn't, or the auction house dismisses your concerns or refuses to believe you, only after that should you consider taking other actions. Whether they are misinformed or knowingly misrepresenting their stuff, you'll probably go further, and receive less flak, for taking a reasoned approach instead of the "shoot first, ask questions later" approach that a small number of Forum members seem to prefer.

Dave Miedema

[trsent]

When you contact the auction house, don't attack them like you're Batman getting ready to pond on the Joker. Politely point out the problem, explain just why it's a problem, mention or send pics to justify your case (if available), and approach things as if it were a honest mistake. Even if it isn't, or the auction house dismisses your concerns or refuses to believe you, only after that should you consider taking other actions. Whether they are misinformed or knowingly misrepresenting their stuff, you'll probably go further, and receive less flak, for taking a reasoned approach instead of the "shoot first, ask questions later" approach that a small number of Forum members seem to prefer.

Dave Miedema

This post by Mr. Miedema should be cut and paste onto the top of the "Auction Item Discussion" section of this forum!

Well versed, Dave.