[king_midas]

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Hey Drew - your market segment is telling you something. Change your business paradigm, and think about how you could help us clean up the hobby. How about this: YOU set a standard of disclosure for all of the cars that pass through your house. If the seller's representation meets YOUR standard, and you offer the car, then everyone wins - the seller gets the sale, you make money in your business, and the buyer gets what was represented. After all, the buyer is paying the house money as well as the seller. I'm sure you have all sorts of knee jerk reactions as to why this simple system won't work. I will make a prediction, however, RS can be the absolute best, most respected auction house in American, bar none, if YOU will lead with integrity. If not, the Feds will pass laws, regs, and fees to govern our hobby. In addition, a knowledgeable customer base with the means to buy your cars, will run from your show (if indeed they haven't already) So how about it, Drew, if you love the hobby as you say you do, step up, and help us keep this thing alive and well. Bob

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How is this at all Drew's fault and/or responsibility to ensure fairness? He's an auction house, not a dealer-- He just puts buyers and sellers together, and allows each to fend for themselves (i.e.: Reserves to protect sellers, and the buyer can walk away if/when they want).

If you don't agree with the way Drew does it, start your own auction house, as you've apparently stumbled upon a business opportunity.