[Paul D]

This has been one of most informative and revealing threads I've seen. This forum is amazing.

One thing that I think would be a step in the right direction is if the Auction House required a signed disclose statement from the seller with question such as:

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Do you certify that your consignent has the original factory installed numbers correct engine, transmission, and rear end?

If no, list major driveline components that you certify ARE original factory installed (e.g. block, heads, transmission, rear end housing,etc).

Do you certify that your consignent has the original factory body and interior?

If no, list major body and interior components that you certify ARE original factory installed, (e.g. glass, seats cover, headliner, door panels, sheet metal, floor panels, frame, paint, wheels, etc.)?

Do you certify that the miles shown on the odometer are correct for your consignment?

Do you certify that your consignment is free of material hidden defects?

If no, list material hidden defects that you are aware of (e.g. restamped engine, rebody, partial rebody, previous crash damage, corrosion, etc.).

Do you certify that all documentation supplied with your consignment is factory original?

If not, list all documentation that you certify ARE factory original (e.g. window sticker, build sheet, etc.).

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I'm sure there's a lot better way to word a disclose statement than I just reeled off, but why can't the Auction House get a little more "seller skin" in the came. I would think that honest sellers with great cars would get higher bids on a car that they certify the components that are original and authentic.