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William B

1 reviews | Active since May 2013

18 Sept 2024, 14:36

Welz in contravention of the Banks Act?

See my earlier review of this ********* auctioneering business. I have previously complained that I have still not been paid for a Dylan Lewis sculpture sold on Welz's Cape Town auction in February, i.e. seven months ago and more than five months since early April when I should have been paid in terms of the contract. See my earlier review. I'm not a lawyer but am reasonably informed about commercial law, and in my view what Welz is doing, namely withholding sellers' monies in order to provide finance to buyers at auction, is tantamount to obtaining deposits from members of the public to advance to other members of the public. In my view this is a serious contravention of the Banks Act, which prohibits any entity other than a registered bank from accepting deposits, I suggest that the office of the Registrar of Banks looks into this matter.

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WB
William B's update18 Sept 2024, 16:24
Reviewer Update
It's interesting/suspicious that 3 five star reviews were all written in just six days between 3 and 8 July.
Stephan Welz & CO.
Stephan Welz & CO.'s reply20 Sept 2024, 10:22
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Hi Mr Bowler
Thank you for taking the time to post your review.
Your patience regarding your payment is really appreciated .
 
Your payment including interest was made earlier today .
 
Thank you again for your trust and support
 
Kind regards
Stephan Welz & Co