A Star Trek fan who claims he was humiliated after spending more than $24,000 on fake props at a Christie’s auction has had his $7 million suit against the auction house zapped by an appellate court.

Among the items Ted Moustakis bought at the 2006 auction to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise was a visor he believed was worn by “Data,” an android character played by actor Brent Spiner in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” a sequel to the original TV show.