RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidders specified maximum. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. These presses used rubber based ink and lead plates. Estimates do not include the Buyers Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Since 1976, RR has grown into a globally recognized auction house with headquarters in Bostons North End and a production office in Amherst, NH. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyers Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Its the kind of company I would really recommend to my collector friends and community, Got our Remarkable Rarities book and it is beautiful. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 03/17/2012 06:05 PM and is a permanent record located here: come work for me while this s**t die down. They would put out a monthly catalog. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. The buyers know RRA utilizes third-parties to assist in verifying the authenticity of items, and they have come to expect quality collectibles vetted for authenticity, complete with a certificate of authenticity and a lifetime authenticity guarantee. Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Stating they never sold it without researching it is in my opinion hasty. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. Do they ever send back autographs saying they honestly dont know? RR Autograph Auction listens carefully to client concerns and sees them as an opportunity to learn from past mistakes and become more efficient as a company in offering some of the worlds rarest and interesting autographs, manuscripts, memorabilia and artifacts. this program works. Such a shame there is so much dishonesty in this world. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. Personally, I do not like his business ethics but no real knowledge of the fakes mentioned here ! 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Copyright 1997-2023 Ripoff Report. Copyright 2023 Bidsquare Inc. All rights reserved. RR Autograph Auctions owner, Mr. Bob Eaton, has informed us that satisfying customers and giving them what they paid for is their #1 priority. Tell us has your experience with this business or person been good? BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS SINCE 05/27/2011RR Auction(603) 732-4280View Additional Phone Numbers5 Route 101A, Suite 5,Amherst,NH03031bobby@rrauction.comView Additional Email Addresseswww.rrauction.comOn a scale of A+ to FA+ Reason for Rating..No Consumer complaints ..BBB Ratings System OverviewSharePrintBBB Business Reviews may not be reproduced for sales or promotional p In a moment of anger Bob shouted out " Check His Credit !!!" To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Catalog | Live Auction - RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts 11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions: To maximize Bidders chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. Say we owe over $22,000.00 for the rest of their so called contract !!!!!! We have never offered this particular autograph on a Neil Armstong photo nor have we dealt with a Mr Grabon. TWO FACTUAL PAGES !! It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Excellent Customer Satisfaction Commitment. He told me there was nothing that he could do for me, and told me to have a good day and enjoy the weekend. Says who??? Other top lots in the auction are Marilyn Monroes 1958 drivers license, a fully signed Led Zeppelin album, important Houdini memorabilia, and rare presidential autographs. Bidders failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auctions election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidders determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. I began collecting autographs. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. 761 Main St Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. files: 20. with passionate buyers. Ripoff Reports discussions with RR Autograph Auction have uncovered a 30 year company philosophy of total client satisfaction. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. THIS BOB EATON aka RR AUTOGRAPH AUCTIONS is connected to a site called AUTOGRAPH MAGAZINE LIVE and this site libels and defames all the dealers large or small that compete with RR AUTOGRAPHS at the same time this site advertizes RR AUTOGRAPH AUCTIONS. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. The fastest car will not run if you never turn the engine on. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. Headquartered in Boston, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for rare documents, manuscripts, autographs, and historic artifacts. RR Auction recognizes that complaints posted on Ripoff Report (whether true or not) are issues that need to be addressed, not ignored. The RRA representative states that they are strictly an auction house, and have no direct sales venues. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. Item returns are accepted on an item that is deemed to be inauthentic; the purchaser simply needs to contact the auction house. RR Auction takes employee satisfaction seriously as well. Bogus Celebrity Advertisements FACE & Skin CREAM Ripoff! During the actual auction, the seller is kept apprised of the status of their item. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. Your level of integrity is unmatched in the industry and I feel very proud and privileged to know each and every one of you. If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidders property in their possession. THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. Andrew Jackson ALS on Mudslinging in 1828: "Truth is Mi Andrew Jackson Document Signed as President, James K. Polk ALS on Last Full Day as President, James K. Polk Document Signed as Tennessee Governor, Abraham Lincoln ALS (17 Days After Nomination). THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. Success with any product or service is always based on the proper application and understanding. Harlan Crow in his Dallas residence on October 2, 2015. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Autograph Auction's mission statement says it all: "Deliver Remarkable Results to our clients. yes, I said fake, fake, fake. When the item is purchased, RRA says they keep in constant communication with the buyer from the time the package is shipped until it is received by the purchaser. Military and the Cold War. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. Happy that instead of our family memento being lost and forgottenit will go to a buyer who cares about the piece and its history, In my dealings with hundreds of houses all over the world, you guys do a consistently better job at every level, from the material, production, responsiveness, honesty, logistics of every kind and more., Always a pleasure to work with RR Auction who set a new standard for customer service in the autograph field, The concern shown for my consignments and my feelings will be remembered and my loyalty to your auction house will be the result. Travel back in time with RR Auctions military and Cold War auction. Another satisfied customer said, "Thanks again, you always provide the very best customer service so I can make the most informed and responsible bidding decisions! Back to the Past Collectibles is no ordinary comics and collectibles store. As far as authenticity goes, many items on RR really do appear authentic. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. Categories About us Consumer FAQ Business FAQ. Menu. One of Harlan Crow's Hitler paintings from his collection of Nazi memorabilia is likely a fake, according to two top experts. FAQ. The man told me that he was sorry to hear that I felt that way about autographs. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyers Premium. I think Bob gets mad and his staff members are afraid of Bob so they leave Bob alone if he wants an item to be real. Over time and since becoming a member, RR Auction has remained actively engaged and improving the way they address customer service complaints. Whether an autograph gets PSA/DNAs stamp of approval or not depends greatly on who the submitter is. STATED IMPROVEMENTS FROM RR AUCTION. About fifteen years ago, Bob Eaton became angry with Michael Minor and sent out a considerable amount of mail that both defamed and slandered Mr Minor. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. Roger Epperson and Bob Eaton are "autograph experts" for James Spence Autographs, also known as "JSA", another autograph consulting/authenticating company. Copyright 2002-2023 RR Auction. As a successful businessman, Mr. Eaton agrees with Ripoff Report, that it is critical to listen to his clients and respond properly and that any communication with a client is an opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service. Manchester NH. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auctions sole option and will not be awarded lots. Watch our video about consigning with confidence. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. For a little education, I would like your comments RR Auctions as well, on the following "authenticators" question: RR Auction understands that with rapid growth, organizational systems sometimes get stretched too thin and that customer service is usually the first department to be effected. They offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity on each item, and because they handle almost all aspects of the process in-house, they can cater auctions to the markets which combine sellers and buyers who have the same interests. It doesnt appear to be working as one ofhislong time major supporters has had enough.The only one who cant tell these are totally two different signatures isBob Eaton. They feel that, currently, they can only answer 80% within 24 hours and the other 20% within 48 hours. Why Ripoff Report will not release author information! RR Auction - Wikipedia They sent the letters to a print shop that still had the old "Letterpress" printing presses. 11.9 Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auctions hammer indicates the final bid. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. 16.3 Title to Items The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignors warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidders benefit. Internationally known and frequently featured in all media outlets, RR Auction prides itself on selling historic material, thoroughly examined by in-house experts and third-party authenticators, to ensure the highest RR Auction Review: RR Auction Autographs - ComplaintsBoard.com RR Auction is very conservative in what they will accept, unlike other auction houses RR Auction Remarkable results selling autographs, memorabilia, and artifacts for record high prices . Such a refund is subject to RR Auctions sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. This is the best way to manage and repair your business reputation. No buy or unlimited bids will be accepted. Never. Hi Michael, I have dealt with RRAuctions and Bob Eaton. The following terms and conditions (Conditions of Sale) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the Catalog). I'm curious how the example I proposed above, would be seen by a jury. Bob is Always right. 1. Mr. Eaton understands that communication and problem solving is the only way for a successful enterprise like RR Autograph Auction to thrive, both now and for many years to come. I explained that I kept all my receipts and the autographs that Bob Eaton sold me had a lifetime guarantee for authenticity. George Washington Letter Signed on Benedict Arnold's Co Brigham Young and LDS Leaders Request Asylum in NH, John Jacob Astor Archive of (14) Letters and Documents, Nikola Tesla Typed Letter Signed on Inventions, Robert C. Merton AMS of Black-Scholes Formula, Paul Revere ADS as Commander of Castle Island, Albert Einstein Signed Photograph to Jewish Immigrant. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. This will surely increase the credibility of your complaint. Now, RR Auctions company policy provides that a "100% refund" will be given the buyer should any autograph be found not to be authentic by a third party. RR Auction - Intimidation and Poor Business Ethics, RR Auction - RR Auction staff needs more training. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. Johann Sebastian Bach Handwritten Church Cantata Manusc Volodymyr Zelenskyy Signed Original Painting by Oleg Jo Ludwig van Beethoven ALS on 'Missa Solemnis'. Between April 2011 and July of 2011, Plaintiff Michael Johnson personally delivered more than 20 autographed music items he had previously purchased from RR Auctions to PSA/DNA Authentication Services located in Santa Ana, California. RR Auction selling, consigning collectibles and helping people share and obtain them since 1976. I do not know about all the "woodys' and "Forgeries" but he has been very actively slinging mug at anyone and everyone that directly competes with him in the autograph selling game even the eBay sellers ! A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. With consistent customer growth and an ever-expanding global bidding base, we have the buyers for your items. i pay my psa buddy who own a card shop to authenticate all my fakes. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. Consumers want to see how a business took care of business.