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Auction - A Gent's Wristwatch

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Wondering what the ethical views are on this. An Auction House selling watches that aren't what they seem to be. Is the House sitting on the fence or have they, by their lack of an obvious description and realistic estimate, done enough to warn a buyer? I don't think so. Not sure if Saleroom have a policy on this.

Also, with the 'Rolex' is the placement of the hands a bit intentionally obstructive?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...n Nicholson's&mastercategorycode=CWJ&bbc=true

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0295/lot-eec3bf5f-5d4f-4d72-ab9b-accb010ad5e8

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Socks
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While not fine, it's not misleading. Although Saleroom's policy...

'Illegal items and items that encourage illegal activity are strictly prohibited.'
 
dsio
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That’s extremely poor form, how can you be a credible auction house and allow this garbage.
 
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That’s extremely poor form, how can you be a credible auction house and allow this garbage.
Just to re-iterate like what is the commission they get on this crap, $2? Is their reputation worth so little that they’re willing to sacrifice it for a McDonalds cheeseburger?
 
Dries
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forget unethical, how is this even legal?

On our side of the channel, you only have to contact the brand to see such listings vanish into thin air
 
Socks
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I've emailed them (Saleroom). Waste of time contacting the Auction House.
 
ipreferjester
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I feel like this has become common practice in places like invaluable.com and liveauctioneers as well. Wish they would just curb the amount of fakes that they promote :/
 
dsio
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Flight oualified for all manned space missons.
 
alefar
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Forgive my ignorance but are these auction houses well established? Cause it makes no sense to me selling that garbage
 
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Socks Socks
I've emailed them (Saleroom). Waste of time contacting the Auction House.

Never did get a response (maybe I'm being naive).
 
prontoprint
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dsio dsio
Flight oualified for all manned space missons.

That did make it easier to spot ;-) Mind you everything looked bad !
 
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alefar alefar
Forgive my ignorance but are these auction houses well established? Cause it makes no sense to me selling that garbage
Afraid they are . Here's quote from their website

"Rowley’s is an independent auction house providing a comprehensive auction and valuation service for private and professional clients throughout East Anglia and the East Midlands.

Our experienced team of valuers work closely with leading experts and specialist consultants, most of whom have worked for the major London auction rooms or leading provincial auction houses. We specialise in appraising, marketing and auctioning items for national and international sale and preparing valuations for Inheritance Tax (probate), insurance and family division purposes."

Does make you worry about their valuer's skills.
 
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dsio dsio
Just to re-iterate like what is the commission they get on this crap, $2? Is their reputation worth so little that they’re willing to sacrifice it for a McDonalds cheeseburger?

McDonalds Cheesecrap costs about 12chf here 🤦
 
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