Beware!

Jerry Andrews · 02-08-2011, 07:06 PM

Beware of this auction company. Allen & Marshall Auctioneers and Appraisers, LLC
8000 Esham Road
Parsonsburg, MD 21849
http://www.allenmarshallauctions.comMain: 410-835-0384
Alternate: 443-614-0086 (Cell)
Fax: 410-835-0370

In good faith I purchased Lot # 108. They conveniently sold it onsite to another bidder after I won the bid. A friend of mine was in the crowd with a cell phone and Lot # 108 was being described. It's the gun I purchased. Once it was over, the gun was simply sold to another onsite bidder for more money no doubt. I was lied to and deceived and I don't like it. In West Virginia we deal with spineless folks a lot different than most do. Maryland is a hop skip and a jump and I might as well go there and see what shakes out of the tree.

Bill Murphy · 02-08-2011, 08:43 PM

I think you can be relieved that you did not win the gun. Read my post on the other forum. This bunch is not running a legitimate gun auction. Go to a good auction and get some good guns. If you really want the gun, go to war with the auction house. Make them buy the gun back for you. Write them a letter on a high dollar letterhead.

Bill Murphy · 02-08-2011, 08:56 PM

At one time, I could access the sold prices for the guns. I can't seem to do that now. How do I do it. By the way, Jerry, that gun looks like a good one and apparently sold for $650. How was your bid presented? Maybe you can inflict the fear of God into them and get the gun.

Jerry Andrews · 02-09-2011, 07:13 AM

I've talked to the guy I use for legal work, ( also goes out west fly fishing with me, former prosecutor here and long time family friend ) and his position was that because I bid, and the bid is a contract, the gun needs to be returned to me. Not paying for the gun evidently does not let them out of this as they sent me the invoice then backed out of the deal, but the Proxibid agreement is a binding contract. The gun should technically be turned in to the ATF as a stolen gun. I don't normally get this way with stuff but I caught the guy in 3 lies in 5 minutes. So...I'm going to pursue it. I did print off the page as well as the invoice. Thanks for the advice. Jerry

Opening Day · 02-09-2011, 10:03 AM

Jerry keep us updated on this. Eric

Harry Collins · 02-09-2011, 01:00 PM

Having been a Principal Auctioneer in Kentucky we abided by a set of rules and regulations. Many of these laws if violated would be cause to have your license revoked and fines levied. I find their described conduct a breech of public confidence. I would go for their license as well as your Parker.

Harry

Jerry Andrews · 02-09-2011, 10:46 PM

The auction house was contacted by Proxibid Resolution team today and they asked the auctioneer to do the right thing and return the gun and allow it to be purchased by me. They have until Monday to do this. After that, a lawsuit will be filed in Maryland and the folks who do the licensing will be notified. I know it's just a gun, but it's the trust in the bidding process that's violated here. It makes a person VERY suspicious of bidding. I did point out to Proxibid that this is their name at stake also, as many folks do not know that Proxibid actually had nothing to do with what happened, but... they are hosting the auction. It's no longer about the gun. Jerry

Lotsabeagles · 02-10-2011, 12:37 AM

Jerry:

I hope it comes to a favorable conclusion.

Should your travels bring you down the PA pike past Bedford, or I68 through Cumberland, let me know and I'll stand you to lunch.

Best o'luck.

Jerry Andrews · 02-10-2011, 08:16 AM

I'm near Cumberland often as I fish the Savage River drainage alot for brook trout, probably once a week or better. Leave contact info where I can reach you and I'll call next time through. Thanks much, Jerry