Having been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to vacation on a cruise ship in recent years, I was curious about the art auctions they offer as a form of entertainment.
An interesting article came out today about a buyer who discovered after making two sizable purchases at a cruise ship art auction, that the prices he paid there were far above prices online for similar works. Buyer beware. Shill bidding is not an uncommon practice designed to drive the price up. All sales at these events are final.
Here’s a tip: Most cruise lines offer online access in their Internet cafes. The art auctions offer a preview before actual bidding begins to allow potential buyers a look ahead of time. If you have your eye on a particular piece, you may want to conduct a little research first.
An interesting article came out today about a buyer who discovered after making two sizable purchases at a cruise ship art auction, that the prices he paid there were far above prices online for similar works. Buyer beware. Shill bidding is not an uncommon practice designed to drive the price up. All sales at these events are final.
Here’s a tip: Most cruise lines offer online access in their Internet cafes. The art auctions offer a preview before actual bidding begins to allow potential buyers a look ahead of time. If you have your eye on a particular piece, you may want to conduct a little research first.
Here’s the article from the New York Times.
Art Auctions on Cruise Ships Lead to Anger, Accusations and Lawsuits
Cruise ship Art Auctions - Scams, Frauds or bargains?
When Your Cruise Ship Art Romance Goes Sour
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