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bighouses · 25 August 2014, 04:21 PM

I consigned a few items with them for their April 9th 2014 New York auction.

The items sold and it's now almost the end of August 2014 ( almost 4 months ) and I still have not been paid...

What is worse is that when I call them, I get sent to voice mail with the standard response that the person you are looking for is not here. I send emails and they do not get replied to..

I had thought that these anticts where behind them..

Are there any other sellers that are experiencing the same game of " the run around " ?.

I would imagine that there must be a New York State office that oversees the auction companies and how they operate ?

My patience is beyond growing thin..

Lgear080 · 25 August 2014, 09:30 PM

show up at their offices. i've been there... i.e. in this payment situation before.

Casey VP-26 · 25 August 2014, 11:30 PM

I also thought these anticts were behind them. (4 months, way to long). Thanks for posting and let us know how you make out.

linesiders · 25 August 2014, 11:37 PM

I recall more than a few negative comments on slow pay of the some of the auction houses over on VFR

Keith1 · 25 August 2014, 11:45 PM

Write a letter to the New York state attorney general, and cc them. This usually gets peoples attention.

Mark020 · 26 August 2014, 12:19 AM

You're not the only one I'm afraid....

MonBK · 26 August 2014, 12:21 AM

Scumbags

stephentross · 26 August 2014, 12:28 AM

Start writing some letters. Even if they are not BBB accredited. The letters still motivate.

http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/Bus...942/complaints

descartes · 26 August 2014, 07:18 AM

Oddly, Antiquorum had scheduled an auction in NYC for 9/17, and it has now been moved to 9/30.

bighouses · 26 August 2014, 11:52 AM

New York City has a Department of Consumer Affairs that regulates Business that operate in the City of New York, I will forward them my consignment agreement and correspondence...If enough people complain this nonsense will be over..
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/res...omplaint.shtml

77T · 26 August 2014, 11:38 PM

Just my 2¢ - this would be a contract dispute since it was a consignment vs. a consumer transaction. Also, wouldn't fit a criminal charge (yet) - but oftentimes filing a debt lien on their assets gets some attention.

joli160 · 26 August 2014, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Just my 2¢ - this would be a contract dispute since it was a consignment vs. a consumer transaction. Also, wouldn't fit a criminal charge (yet) - but oftentimes filing a debt lien on their assets gets some attention.

Nicely put

Rock · 27 August 2014, 04:43 PM

My personal experience with the Melbourne (Australia) branch of this company was unfavourable and I would never deal with them again.

jpdelliott · 28 August 2014, 02:16 AM

Hey Bighouses, I posted on another board in response to your situation.

I too used Antiquorum to sell my Rolex ref. 6200 in their June Hong Kong auction (the one on the back of their catalog). The watch sold for just under 6 figures and we've been getting the run around on payment. The CFO finally spoke with my wife and said he would send us a payment schedule immediately. That was 2 days ago, and we have yet to receive any such e-mail. He told us we would be paid by the end of next week, but at this point it's impossible to trust them at their word.

Has anything worked out yet? please post what ever finding you make. at this point I'm getting very close to contacting the New York attorney General as well the dept of consumer affairs as you have.

I'm eager to her your updates.

25 August 2014, 04:21 PM	#1
bighouses "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cali Posts: 3	Problem With Payment from Antiquorum Auctions !! I consigned a few items with them for their April 9th 2014 New York auction. The items sold and it's now almost the end of August 2014 ( almost 4 months ) and I still have not been paid... What is worse is that when I call them, I get sent to voice mail with the standard response that the person you are looking for is not here. I send emails and they do not get replied to.. I had thought that these anticts where behind them.. Are there any other sellers that are experiencing the same game of " the run around " ?. I would imagine that there must be a New York State office that oversees the auction companies and how they operate ? My patience is beyond growing thin..

25 August 2014, 11:37 PM	#4
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	I recall more than a few negative comments on slow pay of the some of the auction houses over on VFR __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

26 August 2014, 07:18 AM	#9
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Oddly, Antiquorum had scheduled an auction in NYC for 9/17, and it has now been moved to 9/30. __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

26 August 2014, 11:38 PM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Just my 2¢ - this would be a contract dispute since it was a consignment vs. a consumer transaction. Also, wouldn't fit a criminal charge (yet) - but oftentimes filing a debt lien on their assets gets some attention. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 August 2014, 04:43 PM	#13
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	My personal experience with the Melbourne (Australia) branch of this company was unfavourable and I would never deal with them again. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

25 August 2014, 09:30 PM	#2
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	show up at their offices. i've been there... i.e. in this payment situation before.

25 August 2014, 11:30 PM	#3
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	I also thought these anticts were behind them. (4 months, way to long). Thanks for posting and let us know how you make out.

25 August 2014, 11:45 PM	#5
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	Write a letter to the New York state attorney general, and cc them. This usually gets peoples attention.

26 August 2014, 12:19 AM	#6
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,133	You're not the only one I'm afraid....

26 August 2014, 12:21 AM	#7
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Scumbags

26 August 2014, 12:28 AM	#8
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	Start writing some letters. Even if they are not BBB accredited. The letters still motivate. http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/Bus...942/complaints

26 August 2014, 11:52 AM	#10
bighouses "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cali Posts: 3	New York City has a Department of Consumer Affairs that regulates Business that operate in the City of New York, I will forward them my consignment agreement and correspondence...If enough people complain this nonsense will be over.. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/res...omplaint.shtml

28 August 2014, 02:16 AM	#14
jpdelliott "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 2	Hey Bighouses, I posted on another board in response to your situation. I too used Antiquorum to sell my Rolex ref. 6200 in their June Hong Kong auction (the one on the back of their catalog). The watch sold for just under 6 figures and we've been getting the run around on payment. The CFO finally spoke with my wife and said he would send us a payment schedule immediately. That was 2 days ago, and we have yet to receive any such e-mail. He told us we would be paid by the end of next week, but at this point it's impossible to trust them at their word. Has anything worked out yet? please post what ever finding you make. at this point I'm getting very close to contacting the New York attorney General as well the dept of consumer affairs as you have. I'm eager to her your updates.

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