Beware, they have no ethics.
In the past thirty years collecting art, this purchase through Azca Auctions is by far my worst experience.
I purchased a Murano aquarium, a good friend had received their condition report that lead me to believe everything was good, only citing "minor scratches and scruffs." Upon arrival I opened the box to find that there were well over 100 finger nail deep scratches all over the aquarium, many sharp chips and the worst part was the artwork had been defaced as someone had tried to very deeply engrave a signature on the front over one of the main features of the aquarium and when that did not work it seems they tried to camouflage this with even more random engravings. The overall condition of the aquarium is absolutely shocking. When not lit from the back but during the day with natural lighting this defaced piece was quite depressing, looking more like a mural of engraved graffiti. Anzac Auctions became very hostile right from the beginning with comments like "buyer's remorse," etc, and passing me around from one person to another saying they were mostly all going on vacation. Months went by with over 50 emails and messages from me and about 60 hours of my time and immense stress and finally they agreed to take the very damaged and defaced artwork back, but then tried to make me pay for return shipping, so more games. During this time two of the four directors left in the same week, but all four had full knowledge of this deceit. They have only been in business for around two years but with there dishonest practices, I do not see the company lasting. No one should have to be treated as I was and worn down so much that I became sick. I have always purchased art for peace, tranquillity and to add beauty to my home not for months of dishonesty, belittlement and stress. This also marks the first negative review I have ever done in my life.
21 maggio 2025
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