An Attorney’s Read of the Park West at Sea Auction Invoice

A Legal Commentary on the Park West at Sea Art Auction Invoice

Fine Art Registry Investigates

Purchasers at Park West at Sea cruise ship art auctions receive a number of documents related to their purchases which contain critical terms and conditions that all buyers should understand. Many of these terms should jump out as red flags, cautioning purchasers that what they think they are buying is not really what they are actually buying. According to Park West’s own sales documents, the item which Park West at Sea auction goers are bidding on is not likely the item they are buying. Most art purchased is not on the ship; the item on display is referred to by the Park West invoices as merely an “example” of the kind of work the customer will receive, which will be shipped from a land-based warehouse. Read more

Fooled By a Carnival Atmosphere - Art Auction Cruises

Art on the High Seas

You are a wise and prudent person who would never be taken in by smooth talking, butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth, confidence men. Don’t be so sure about that. Many very intelligent people have felt the same way, only to discover that they have been duped and in a very embarrassing way.

In the first in a series of investigative article’s, Art on the High Seas, by Anayat Durrani, your eyes will be opened to a new definition of piracy. Piracy in the form of Art Auctions and their slick auctioneers who wine and dine their victims, verbally promise the investment of a lifetime and after your mind is fuzzy from all of the champagne, you find yourself bidding on art that is questionable at best. Read more

RED FLAG WARNING! Beware of Art Auctions Aboard Cruise Ships

What to Know Before (and after) You Buy

Art on the High Seas, Part 2

Setting sail on a large luxury cruise ship can be an exciting, exhilarating experience. However, take into consideration, that even though the atmosphere may seem festive, friendly and light-hearted, there may be dirty dealing afoot. There are many entertainment venues that are offered, and one that is touted with great frequency by the ship’s social director is the art auction. Take heed and make sure that you have full knowledge of what you are getting into. Many have been deceived.  Read more

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