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  1. Cal_321 Dec 13, 2015

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  2. BartH Follows a pattern of overpaying Dec 13, 2015

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    Auctionata experts suck donkey balls.
     
  3. BartH Follows a pattern of overpaying Dec 13, 2015

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    I have two strange experiences with Auctionata.

    The first was when I offered a watch of mine for auction. They would gladly accept it and would put it up for auction with an €1800 estimate. To which I thanked them and told them I'd refrain from submitting the item because the (in my opinion) low estimate would mist likely lead to a self fulfilling prophecy. To which they replied that they now suddenly estimated it at €2200. Questionable practices.

    The second one was when they had a fake LeCoultre Valjoux 72c up for auction. I pointed it out to them. I got a reply that their experts reviewed the lot and could confirm that it was 100% legit.

    A LeCoultre 72c never left the factory doors. Fake. As. Hell.

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  4. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Dec 13, 2015

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    Prior to a recent auction I pointed out an obvious, non-original dial (a Railmaster, I believe), and also that their "experts" were characterizing vintage Omega movements as having been "gold-plated".

    Experts, mind you. ::facepalm2::
     
  5. Cal_321 Dec 13, 2015

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    Thanks for sharing!