No Substitute for Collectors' Due Diligence

Angel M. Melendez, special agent in charge of HSI New York:

"This seizure [...] sends two important messages: First and foremost, it demonstrates that we are committed to protecting cultural heritage around the world and second, it demonstrates that we are monitoring the market to protect prospective buyers as well,"

Of course collectors should not expect everything handed on a plate and take responsibility to protect themselves from having dodgy stuff palmed off to them. Do they? Will they?