Antique collectors raise alarm over online fraud
Complaints have surfaced about fraudulent online sales of items that have undergone extensive repairs or had their original components replaced. Though restoration itself is a legitimate practice in the conservation of antiques, the concern is whether the extent of restoration, provenance and previous ownership are accurately disclosed to buyers
The HinduPublished: 2 October 2026
Complaints have surfaced about fraudulent online sales of items that have undergone extensive repairs or had their original components replaced. Though restoration itself is a legitimate practice in the conservation of antiques, the concern is whether the extent of restoration, provenance and previous ownership are accurately disclosed to buyers
