1989 Road Schmidt in Vintage Authentics

[sportscentury]

Re: 1989 Road Schmidt in Vintage Authentics

I think Steve has pulled a handful of items, based on people's emails. It seems like he is being very responsive to collectors and forum members and that he is making a real effort to only offer quality/real items.

Reid

[kingjammy24]

Re: 1989 Road Schmidt in Vintage Authentics

if steve removes an item due its being questionable and the item was "authenticated" by lampson, does steve receive a refund on the item's authentication fee from lampson?

you would think if an authenticator passes an item and the item is later revealed to be bad, then the authenticator would issue a refund of the authentication fee but i'm not sure if that's actually lampson's policy.

many have expressed shock and confusion over lampson's refusal to ever admit any fault, even when confronted with overwhelming and solid evidence. when presented with such evidence, most other authenticators would be forced to concede they erred. not lou though. perhaps he refuses to admit fault because he doesn't want to be forced to return a decent chunk of change? perhaps he realizes if he admitted fault, his "brand" would sink further to the point where he may finally start losing his auction house contracts?

rudy.

[ironmanfan]

Re: 1989 Road Schmidt in Vintage Authentics

Rudy....Are you telling me that Lampson gets paid for his work??

[sportscentury]

Re: 1989 Road Schmidt in Vintage Authentics

Rudy,

My bet is that Steve does not get a refund. Lou would likely say that the item is good, in his opinion, and that is that. I would also bet that Steve does not expect or ask for a refund.

Reid