04-10-2007, 01:44 PM
Lapa Wrote:Jani,
Terms and conditions of an auction house are publicly published materials. If they happen to be unclear or imprecise, the onus is on your side.
Once something is publicly published, it is available for analysis and comments from all.
As to Desantnik (Paul Schmitt in real life, co-author of the Comprehensive Encyclopedia), I am inclined to believe that he is in much closer and constant contact with Paul McDaniel than you may be.
Marc
You are correct, but to be able to get correct explanation for something that is not clear, the easiest and fastest way is to ask me.
I am not arguing about McDaniel and have not heard from him since SOS. I just dont know what was the reason for his unhappiness (?). I would have believed that I had heard it from him (Or from my partner in Medalhouse).
I will forward this issue to my partner since he is the one that is responsible in Soviet items, their descriptions and authentification. I remember Mr McDaniel checking all the items at OMSA 2007 convention and I got idea that he approved them and the main idea of being "accepted" expert with the auction. Naturally that information is not the same as his Certificate and it was not meant to be - I am sorry if the letter gave this idea.
The main idea was - and still is, that we would work with him in this auction and in the future as well and he would be the one authority, that would solve any problems in case of reclamation concerning authenticity of any item. So far there are no issues and I do not believe will be.
Generally I honestly see that terms & Conditions of our auction are still among the best regarding the warranty & Authentification issue. We will try our best to make the appendix more clear before our next auction.
With best regards,
Jani Tiainen
