Posted By:
Steve MurrayMy post has nothing to do with "trust". I've dealt with both Scott and Leon and have no reason not to trust them.
But I recall the thread started by DR (Barry_Bonds)in April 2007. Unfortunately Mr. Bonds deleted all of his comments but a fair reading of the comments that followed displayed some concern regarding Mastro, it's employees and shilling.
Doug came on a generally satisfied everyone that proper measures were in place to safeguard against abuses by employee consignors and employee bidders.
Mastro now discloses in-house ownership of lots. See page 7 of its May auction catalogue. I would like to think this was a direct result of comments on this board.
So, nothing personal toward B&L but I feel that full transparency is warranted for all Auction houses.