Hypothetical question?

[wrighty]

This just got me thinking, if I bought a DT Luke MOC that was graded and paid the going rate but later discovered that the item was mislabelled and it was just a normal Luke MOC. What's the chance you can take action against the grading company for you buying the wrong item or item is not as labelled? Just wondering.......

 

[Mr-shifter]

Im not 100% on this but I'm pretty sure that there is a disclaimer with grading that says although they do their best, if they make a mistake its not their fault.

Basically, it covers all the inconsistencies they make with the numbers as well as all of the cock ups they make.

Edd will be along to link the Zuckuss thread soon

 

[Robstyley]

I don't reckon you'd have much joy with the grading company. Would be better off getting a refund off the seller for selling you something that's not as described.

 

[itfciain]

I believe that this (or something very similar is at the bottom of the AFA paperwork

“reserves the right to alter its determination of authenticity based on the review of new information.” The company continues to remove itself from “any guarantees, warranties, or representations” in regards to the item’s “genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition.” The fine print ends with a further withdrawal of its accountability: “the customer hereby releases CGA from all liability and damages whatsoever, whether actual or consequential, arising out of or related to the issuance of this certificate.”

This careful wording makes it clear that they will not be held legally or financially responsible for any wrong certifications or for negligence on its part. The piece of paper comes without an obligation to reimburse the owner, partially or fully, should the item turn out to be not as advertised.

 

[theforceuk]

Yeah as above, they cover their ass especially in America. Also just before this becomes an AFA/UKG bashing thread it was a hypothetical question. :roll:

 

[JFK]

Wow ,could you imagine that scenario :shock:

 

[WuhersStall]

As an outsider this is a bit shocking that they offer no guarantee. For instance, in sports memorabilia, the largest grader/authenticator (PSA) has had to purchase more than a few items back, some in the tens-of-thousands of dollars. I mean, if you're not going to back up your service with some guarantee, how much faith can someone have in it?

 

[theforceuk]

Don't think a lot of hard core/long term collectors do use gradeing company's for that and many other reasons.

 

[steve obi wan]

I am sure the company would have some disclaimer in small print

 

[jedisearcher]

As a gesture of good faith they'll probably refund the grading fee :lol: :lol:

 

[mumbo]

That would open up a can of worms for all those graded TT's

 

[tundra9]

In other words, they say their opinion(grading) doesn't mean ****.

 

[edd_jedi]

Without being too negative about AFA (for a change) that's one of the main reasons I'm not a fan, what use is a certificate if there's no guarantee behind it. None!

 

[theslider]

Not much of a ****ing 'authority' if they can't guarantee their works! ****ing shysters.

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

Completely off topic but I've just seen your avatar, theslider. I am so very, very disturbed right now :lol:

 

[SAVORY100]

^^^ :lol: :lol: :lol: ^^^