I also was cold-called by a broker for Galerie Concorde in January 2008. I was told of the amazing opportunities available in the same artists' (Maxx & Nieman) prints, and the accompanying stories as to how the works were obtained at bargain prices - death, divorce, and debt. I purchased a few ...
Bought 3 pieces over a period of time, always having to move up in price with the promise of 18% or more within 6 months. At last I told the broker when he sent me a check for the trade in amount I would buy the nest piece. Have been trying to seel them for at least 3 yeas always being told the ...
I'm glad i'm not alone on this endeavor, but at the same time its sad we all got duped. I spent close to $3400 on 2 pieces: 1) guy begin - buchart gardens 2) michel delacroix - marche aux fleurs. i did the same as you guys, i checked with the BBB, they checked out fine. i figured this would be a ...
I was contacted by Bill Powell of Galarie Concorde about five years ago. They informed me that due to 'unfortunate' circumstances, they were authorized to sell their clients art at a rates well below 'market' value. We could then resell the art at 50-300% profit (sometimes even higher). ...
I too have been lied to, fraudulently sold artwork "at a fraction of it's retail price" and told to hold for a certain (short, I might add) time period and to expect a windfall of fortune to come my way. I too am a Pharmacist, and did fall for the selling tactics of my "art ...
Laborious stories about "rich clients whose families are badly in need of desparate sales", "financial ruin in the Art world", "oportunity of a lifelime". Inappropriate calling times for "invesetments". Possibilities for "Suite Packaging" for future ...