Why can other ebayers spoil your auction with questions in regards to the validity without proof?

[retailtherapist_8]

Entirely reasonable question. Its called due diligence... 

[lyndal1838]

Dare I guess.....Marvin the Martian?

[heiner2929]

As Lyndal said...it is perfectly reasonable to ask... I have sold painted shells and things with no COA - these have come from people who have been on site and purchased 'tourist souvenirs' from local aboriginal artists. Whilst not high value items, and purchased 'off the beach' with no 'paperwork' , they are still of interest to buyers who will never get there in person.

Anything of high value should always be questioned in relation to authenticity if it is not mentioned in the listing - and there are many 'naive'  buyers, be it ' from overseas ' visitors or just 'down south' city people that have no clue, that are duped into paying big dollars that never go to the 'aboriginal artist' that the work has been attributed to... ( the style has been copied and presented by a random person)

Any decent seller should not be offended by the question...it is after all - just a question - and not a 'spoil'   

This region is full of authentic indiginous artists that produce beautiful work, and I am sure if there was no 'piece of paper' , it wouldn't take all that much effort to research and find some sort of certificate..( even post-dated) .....lol

[davewil1964]

The spoil is provided by the OP, presumably, posting the Q&A to the listing.

That is an opt-in, so if it wasn't in the OP's interest, that is the OP's fault.

[tstore]

Showing how much was paid by you and your markup is quite off putting as another member has said

[harley_babes_hoard]

I agree the price is a put off for sure. Also I bought a didge back in '99 when travelling around australia even it came with COA. I would do my best to try to get the COA because without it the painting doesn't mean much to someone purchasing on ebay.