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Windsor Auction House review: Estate Auction Fraud 4

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I don't think anything will come out of this complaint. However I am submitting police complaints in NJ and CA - Van Nuys. This is the standard working scam procedure.
Target scammed - Average Joes who want to have a good deal or fall for steal.
Supported by a bunch of Schils typically called Jewel dealers, or art dealers who are there to bid and create a false sense of credibility. There will be an old Caucasian man who pretends to be a jeweler. Doe s a good show of being disappointed when he misses a bid. Sits at the back. A couple of older ladies too. Test : see how many things they actually collect when the auction is over. Its typically a few people who are the actual scammed at the credit card machine

1. You will see a sign that says something generic like " Estate auction" or "divorce auction" - The name of the Auction house like WINDSOR AUCTION HOUSE or what ever name they are using that day, will not bee seen. This is to prevent quick web searches
2. There will be a lot of prints and jewelry. Typically Saladore Dali, Tarkay, Picasso and the common prints. They will be well framed. you will be asked to stick some stickers to show interest. The Auctioner - Paul as he is called in in Windsor will start with high prices - 1500 for a Dali print - retails at 30 -100 on Ebay. Will bring it down as it has to sell today! He will take away the reserve!, He will have just sold it at 3 times the price, He will say this is a one of a kind. There will be pieces that he will says cannot be sold as it does not reach the reserve price. He will say that they are hand signed so have a value. $30 prints will go for 600$ + 16% fees + tax
He will say that he prefers the pieces to go to normal people but unfortunately today is the dealers lucky day.
3. Jewelry are equally worthless. they will have a plant to build credibility and desperation - "Jeweler dealer" or art galery dealer will be buying.
4. Typically a couple of of Mexican day laborers who are taking the prints around and a few girls at the counter to create the cards
I have researched this on the web and there are a lot of scammers however they take comfort from the fact that most people don't have the time to follow this up, and the cops don't really care if individuals complain as the quantum is not big enough.
This is representing two people who got scammed at the auction on October 20, 2013 at the Hyatt regency at Princeton NJ, in an auction conducted by Paul of Windsor Auction House owned by Ronen Vasha of Van Nuys CA. Please reach out to me if you want club your complaint. However please note that scammers change their names so the can surface elsewhere

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Lawndale, US
Apr 13, 2015 3:35 am EDT
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To shut down Windsor Auction House you must complain to the Federal Trade Commission and issue a complaint. They will initial an investigation the more complaints they receive and will issue a class action lawsuit against Windsor Auction House. [protected]

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Morgan Hill
Gilroy, US
Dec 07, 2014 1:03 pm EST

Hi, I bought some jewelry for over $20K last week I haven't paid yet because my check has not cleared yet. What are the consequences if I put a stop payment. Is Windsor Auction House a scam? Please respond if you have had any issues with this Aucton house. Yes, I did notice an elderly women at the back bidding on jewelry. Interesting!

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Tina Chen
Fremont, US
Dec 01, 2014 11:10 pm EST

I just got scammed for 4 pieces of jewelry for a total of $49, 000. I have already reported fraud to my bank and credit card company. And I am also reaching out to Windsor Auction House for a full refund. If they do not issue my refund I will take my next steps with my attorney.

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Hyatt_maryland
Bethesda, US
Nov 06, 2013 1:24 pm EST

Please put me in too. I got scammed from windsor auction house. They usually held event at hyatt or hilton hotels