beantown
04-18-2007, 05:26 PM
Several years ago I sent an item to auction house "X" that I wanted to consign for an upcoming auction...here is how the story goes to the best of my recollection....
The authenticator for that auction house, Mr. "X" didn't like the item...I asked the auction house for the authenticators contact information so I could speak to him directly about the issues he had on my item...
I spoke to the authenticator, who was very open and we had a nice discussion. I informed the authenticator that I could provide photographic evidence to support my claim and contradict his....
I sent hard copies of numerous publications to this authenticator to support my argument, which after he reviewed, thought my argument was more justified, however wanted to consult with another authenticator....
Guess who that was....Mr. Lampson...
My items and all the photographic evidence was forwarded to him from the initial authenticator for his review and he wrote a COA stating that my item had more "cons" than "pros"...
I tried to contact Lou telephonically to ask about what he wrote, but he never answered his phone or returned messages...this happened for several months....and this was a very high priced item!
I knew my ONLY chance to catch up with Lou was at the National, which I would be attending....
I showed up on the first day, track him down and introduce myself. He was neither rude nor polite but seemed scattered as he ran from booth to booth examining items…
At some point he pulls out my item, unsecured from underneath a table along with all of my publications and turns them over to me....no apologies for keeping my item "hostage" for several months...moreover, my very expensive item was littered with some sort of animal hair!!!
I try to engage Lou as why I can contradict his concerns and he didn't seem to care and stated something to the effect..."What do you want me to do, write a letter?"
Here I am with the alleged #1 authenticator of game used items and I think I've stumped him with my arguments on why I think my item is good and instead of sitting down and going over things like the professional he claims to be, he just wants to write a COA to end the discussion...
I continue to walk around the National with my item and run into someone I have dealt with in the past....he examines my item and my photographic evidence and offers me cash for my item....I also inform this person that Lou doesn't like it....
A deal is struck on my item and I leave with $$$ in hand, shaking my head at this whole Lampson experience....
Side note...I believe Lampson held this against me as he turned down another item of mine for a different auction house....I worked with MEARS through photographs and MEARS graded the item an A9....thanks Lou!
I will personally not buy any item based on Lamspons COA!!!
The authenticator for that auction house, Mr. "X" didn't like the item...I asked the auction house for the authenticators contact information so I could speak to him directly about the issues he had on my item...
I spoke to the authenticator, who was very open and we had a nice discussion. I informed the authenticator that I could provide photographic evidence to support my claim and contradict his....
I sent hard copies of numerous publications to this authenticator to support my argument, which after he reviewed, thought my argument was more justified, however wanted to consult with another authenticator....
Guess who that was....Mr. Lampson...
My items and all the photographic evidence was forwarded to him from the initial authenticator for his review and he wrote a COA stating that my item had more "cons" than "pros"...
I tried to contact Lou telephonically to ask about what he wrote, but he never answered his phone or returned messages...this happened for several months....and this was a very high priced item!
I knew my ONLY chance to catch up with Lou was at the National, which I would be attending....
I showed up on the first day, track him down and introduce myself. He was neither rude nor polite but seemed scattered as he ran from booth to booth examining items…
At some point he pulls out my item, unsecured from underneath a table along with all of my publications and turns them over to me....no apologies for keeping my item "hostage" for several months...moreover, my very expensive item was littered with some sort of animal hair!!!
I try to engage Lou as why I can contradict his concerns and he didn't seem to care and stated something to the effect..."What do you want me to do, write a letter?"
Here I am with the alleged #1 authenticator of game used items and I think I've stumped him with my arguments on why I think my item is good and instead of sitting down and going over things like the professional he claims to be, he just wants to write a COA to end the discussion...
I continue to walk around the National with my item and run into someone I have dealt with in the past....he examines my item and my photographic evidence and offers me cash for my item....I also inform this person that Lou doesn't like it....
A deal is struck on my item and I leave with $$$ in hand, shaking my head at this whole Lampson experience....
Side note...I believe Lampson held this against me as he turned down another item of mine for a different auction house....I worked with MEARS through photographs and MEARS graded the item an A9....thanks Lou!
I will personally not buy any item based on Lamspons COA!!!