Bosnian Bichaq

gp · 9th November 2020, 01:55 AM

just got their reply...

"It was a clerking mistake on Liveauctioneer.com. You did not win this item. Sorry. Auctioneer rewarded the winning bid to a floor bidder."

Guess what ... my winning bid I placed 2 days ago is still the highest on the internet...

what's happening with the good ol' U S of A ...? Should I give Rudy (Giuliani) a call...?

Ian · 9th November 2020, 12:13 PM

Hi gp,

This all smells very fishy! You were identified as the winning bidder, and asked permission for the seller to withdraw the item. Having pushed for what is rightfully yours, and you expressly did not grant the requested permission, you are now told that you were not the winning bidder!

If you want to take it further, you (or, preferably, your legal representative) could file a consumer complaint with the respective Attorneys General in the states where the auction house and Liveauctioneer.com are registered. Without knowing the specific details, it may be possible (perhaps) for you to argue that one or both are in breach of contract for the sale, and that you were provided false or misleading information as to the winner of the item. It may not be worth your time and expense, but a good lawyer would certainly help.

Thanks for posting the details of your transaction. Readers here can form their own opinions of the respective companies involved.

I stopped buying from auction houses 40 years ago--buyers premiums were too expensive and there were too many shenanigans like your unfortunate experience.

Ian.

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Originally Posted by gp

just got their reply...

"It was a clerking mistake on Liveauctioneer.com. You did not win this item. Sorry. Auctioneer rewarded the winning bid to a floor bidder."

Guess what ... my winning bid I placed 2 days ago is still the highest on the internet...

what's happening with the good ol' U S of A ...? Should I give Rudy (Giuliani) a call...?

gp · 9th November 2020, 02:42 PM

Well I leave it as it is and will not bid on this auction house ever again.
Especially asI left a second higher bid 24 hrs prior the auction ...

I have other positive experiences with US auction houses so nothing against them or the good ol’ U S of A ...

Except it did cost me a double Eliah Craig single barrel...

gp · 9th November 2020, 05:59 PM

received a reply on my request for details:

"Dear Sirs / Madams Regarding lot 406 from Nov 7th 2020 Auction held by SOFE Design Auctions We had to cancel this transaction due to a clerking mistake. The higher winning bid ($275)was awarded to another bidder who was bidding via another bidding platform. We use 6 bidding platforms. The clerk has made a clerking mistake by closing the lot too early! And since she/he opened the next lot for bidding she/he was unable to reopen lot 406 again to continue showing a bidding progression. In our practice it happens! In any case: Auctioneer's decision will be final. Auctioneer also does not accept liability for technology, website or internet failure, or unforeseen circumstances that may influence the execution of bids. This matter is closed now. Again, please accept our apology. Hopefully we'll have similar items in the future! "

you can guess what my action will be for similar auctions in the future with them....

gp · 9th November 2020, 07:46 PM

and now something else...

a very nice overview containing some Ottoman cold weapons:

http://www.banatheritage.com/english...s/ColdArms.pdf

G. Mansfield · 10th November 2020, 07:39 PM

GP and others, I too have had experience with the questionable practices of this auction house when I had "won" an item in their online contest but never received the item. Previously to that, I had no issues the one other time using their services during an auction. I am not here to bash, but just beware, read reviews and use best judgment with this auction house when considering.

Anyway, here is my Bosnian Bichaq for the thread record. A larger example at 37cm total, and 37,5cm in sheath. This was purchased from Lew's estate sale a few years back.

-Geoff

gp · 12th November 2020, 07:55 PM

nice one Geoff !

just received my smallest bichaq ever

which made up 10 times my auction experience and "lost" lot

total length 18 cm
blade 10 cm
ferrule 1 cm and steel; unlike all others which are copper, this one is part of or tied to the blade
handle. grip 7 cm
scabbard 13,5 cm

it clearly differs from the "cutlery" knives (who are without scabbard anyway) and I never saw one like his before.

Perhaps an apprentice piece or just show of mastership,
who nows....

Your thoughts please..

much obliged !

Gunar

9th November 2020, 07:46 PM	#5
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	and now something else... a very nice overview containing some Ottoman cold weapons: http://www.banatheritage.com/english...s/ColdArms.pdf Last edited by gp; 9th November 2020 at 08:00 PM.

10th November 2020, 07:39 PM	#6
G. Mansfield Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 91	GP and others, I too have had experience with the questionable practices of this auction house when I had "won" an item in their online contest but never received the item. Previously to that, I had no issues the one other time using their services during an auction. I am not here to bash, but just beware, read reviews and use best judgment with this auction house when considering. Anyway, here is my Bosnian Bichaq for the thread record. A larger example at 37cm total, and 37,5cm in sheath. This was purchased from Lew's estate sale a few years back. -Geoff Attached Images

12th November 2020, 07:55 PM	#7
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	nice one Geoff ! just received my smallest bichaq ever which made up 10 times my auction experience and "lost" lot total length 18 cm blade 10 cm ferrule 1 cm and steel; unlike all others which are copper, this one is part of or tied to the blade handle. grip 7 cm scabbard 13,5 cm it clearly differs from the "cutlery" knives (who are without scabbard anyway) and I never saw one like his before. Perhaps an apprentice piece or just show of mastership, who nows.... Your thoughts please.. much obliged ! Gunar Attached Images Last edited by gp; 12th November 2020 at 08:55 PM.

9th November 2020, 01:55 AM	#1
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	just got their reply... "It was a clerking mistake on Liveauctioneer.com. You did not win this item. Sorry. Auctioneer rewarded the winning bid to a floor bidder." Guess what ... my winning bid I placed 2 days ago is still the highest on the internet... what's happening with the good ol' U S of A ...? Should I give Rudy (Giuliani) a call...?

9th November 2020, 02:42 PM	#3
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	Well I leave it as it is and will not bid on this auction house ever again. Especially asI left a second higher bid 24 hrs prior the auction ... I have other positive experiences with US auction houses so nothing against them or the good ol’ U S of A ... Except it did cost me a double Eliah Craig single barrel...

9th November 2020, 05:59 PM	#4
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	received a reply on my request for details: "Dear Sirs / Madams Regarding lot 406 from Nov 7th 2020 Auction held by SOFE Design Auctions We had to cancel this transaction due to a clerking mistake. The higher winning bid ($275)was awarded to another bidder who was bidding via another bidding platform. We use 6 bidding platforms. The clerk has made a clerking mistake by closing the lot too early! And since she/he opened the next lot for bidding she/he was unable to reopen lot 406 again to continue showing a bidding progression. In our practice it happens! In any case: Auctioneer's decision will be final. Auctioneer also does not accept liability for technology, website or internet failure, or unforeseen circumstances that may influence the execution of bids. This matter is closed now. Again, please accept our apology. Hopefully we'll have similar items in the future! " you can guess what my action will be for similar auctions in the future with them....