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What is the IADA?
The Irish Antique Dealers Association (IADA) is the trade association for the leading antique dealers in the island of Ireland. Since its foundation in 1969 the IADA has set the standard for trading in the antiques business in Ireland. The IADA’s main aim is to establish and maintain confidence between its members and the public in buying and selling. There are currently approximately 70 IADA members countrywide.
Governance
The IADA is run by its elected President, 2 elected Vice Presidents, an appointed Hon. Secretary, an elected Hon. Treasurer and an elected Council of 7 members who all attend the regular IADA Council meetings.
Election of IADA members
Members are elected to the IADA for their integrity, sound business standards and expertise in their specialist field. Members are required to adhere vigorously to the IADA Code of Conduct. To maintain standards membership is reviewed annually and any member who falls short of the standards expected of them will not have their membership re-newed.
Safeguards for Clients
The Association provides safeguards for those who deal with its members, including independent arbitration if disputes arise.
In the unlikely event that there should have been a mistake in the description of an item the IADA expects its members to make a full refund of the purchase price.
Thus, if there is a dispute between a IADA member and his/her customer it can be taken to the IADA’s free Arbitration Service rather than the law courts — an often protracted and expensive experience. A panel of at least three experts in the appropriate field will be formed. These leading antique dealers from across the country will independently judge whether an object was correctly described at the time of sale. The IADA Arbitration Service provides, at no cost to the consumer, a rapid resolution using the same experts who would be likely to be called as expert witnesses in a legal action. To avail of this Arbitration Service please contact the President or The Hon. Secretary (Ian Haslam, The Silver Shop, 23b Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2)
