Yes, interesting. It begs the questions:
- did the internet bidders view in person before the sale, or
- did they get someone else to give them a condition report or
- did they buy blind or based on the auction house picture or report.
Not sure I would want to rely on a picture or auction house report. But as a Collectable, would people still bid on a gun in the knowledge it may be faulty or not exactly as presented in the picture?
In a more Victor Meldrew fashion, I often wonder if the ability to bid on line has driven prices up in recent years. Very good for the seller but maybe not so good for the buyer looking for a bargain.
Cheers, Phil