Consumer Talk: Problem auction houses and quashing scams

Consumer Talk: Problem auction houses and quashing scams

From Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler by CapeTalk

May 20, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Wendy Knowler discusses issues in the auction industry, focusing on payment practices and consumer complaints.

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the auction industry and a series of complaints around tardy payment practices. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5     Let’s keep the conversation going online:   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/   CapeTalk on X:  https://x.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Pippa Hudson

Guest: Wendy Knowler

Topics covered

  • auction industry
  • consumer complaints
  • payment practices
  • scams
  • journalism

Keywords

  • auction houses
  • consumer journalist
  • payment issues
  • scams
  • complaints

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Organizations: CapeTalk

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