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How in the world would you dismantle every musclecar that comes thru the door for auction ?? You have to at least try and rely on the integrity of the seller at some point. If people knew they had to have the car dismantled for inspection they will just do the work better.

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Well, the auction house doesn't have to dismantle a car. Remember, I suggested the auction house set it's standard for disclosure. Therefore the seller dosen't have to "prove" his car. The seller just has to meet the house standard. Since buyers and seller both know the standard, they both "know" what they sold or bought. AND, the auction house that currently gets money from both, WILL have some skin in the game. In my view, under auction SOP today, the auction house always wins, 'cuz they represent a car to the max (per sellers representation), they get money from both the seller and buyer, and if the deal turns out to be bad for seller or buyer, the house is out without fault or responsibility. That said, for me, it's not about money - mine or the auction house - it's about the integrity of the hobby! The auction house CAN help with that issue and in the process strengthen their sales and bottom line. So, how about it Drew, since you are on this thread, give us some feedback on the concept. Up or down, good or bad, how about some ideas. Thanks in advance