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My point was that the full responsibility of deciding if a car is real or not depends on the BIDDER. A previous post asked if BJ was posting VIN's, which if they did to some that may appear as if the auction house researched the car when in fact they did not (nor have any reason or obligation to.)
I agree with Charley, I have seen time and time again BJ stand up for bidders and help make things right when a car is misrepresented or fraudulent. However, it is NOT their (or any auction company's) job to do so. For example, a dishonest consignor brings his bogus LS6 convert to BJ, and lists it as having a build sheet, POP, and window sticker. Let's say Les inspects the car, the numbers are all correct, and the paper looks real. The next day Les overhears somebody bragging about how great their paperwork looked and how somebody got screwed on that LS6 convert. Did the consignor deliver a Chevelle with an LS6 engine and paperwork? Yes. Was the car card worded carefully and the car built to defraud somebody? Yes. But how can BJ legally protect the bidder? They can't.
Look at the 1 of None 68 Z/28 convert clone Wagonman built. Think his is the only car with perfect stampings and spot on "real" paperwork? Ha! Guess again.
My point: Don't buy a car at ANY auction or from ANY private seller or dealer without being damn sure you know what you are getting. BJ worded their agreement as such I felt it was perfect for anybody considering buying a car to read. Heck, print it out and carry it in your wallet.
Remember, it is a jungle out their and the only person who's job it is to make sure they are getting "live" and not "Memorex" is the buyer. Period.
Colin
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Well said! You should write a book or something.
BA