HIGH VALUE RISK POLICY
RISK DISCLOSURE FOR HIGH-VALUE COLLECTIBLES
This Risk Disclosure outlines the inherent risks associated with buying, selling, and investing in high-value collectibles on AllStarBids.
By using AllStarBids, users acknowledge and accept these risks.
1. Market Volatility
Collectibles markets are subject to:
Rapid price fluctuations
Speculative demand
Trends driven by player performance, popularity, and media exposure
Past performance does not guarantee future value.
2. Authenticity and Grading Risks
While AllStarBids encourages third-party authentication:
Grading is opinion-based
Standards vary by grader
Future regrading may differ
AllStarBids does not guarantee grading outcomes unless explicitly stated.
3. Liquidity Risk
High-value collectibles:
May not sell quickly
Are not guaranteed resale
May require price reductions to attract buyers
Users should not assume immediate liquidity.
4. Condition Sensitivity
Minor damage, handling, or environmental exposure can:
Significantly reduce value
Void grading
Affect insurability
Users are responsible for proper storage and handling.
5. Fraud and Counterfeit Risk
Despite safeguards:
Sophisticated forgeries exist
Fraudulent actors may attempt circumvention
AllStarBids employs mitigation measures but cannot eliminate all risk.
6. Regulatory and Tax Risk
Collectibles may be subject to:
Capital gains tax
Import/export restrictions
Changing legal treatment
Users are responsible for compliance with tax and regulatory obligations.
7. Insurance and Loss Risk
AllStarBids does not insure user-owned items unless explicitly stated. Loss, theft, or damage during shipping or storage may not be recoverable without separate insurance.
8. Technology & Platform Risk
As with all digital platforms:
Outages may occur
Cyber risks exist
Access disruptions may happen
AllStarBids maintains safeguards but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.
9. No Investment Advice
AllStarBids does not provide financial or investment advice. Users should conduct independent research before transactions.
10. Acceptance of Risk
By using AllStarBids, users acknowledge and accept the risks described herein.
11. Contact Information
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