An idea for this section? Live Auctions....

[Leon]

Hey Guys
Just a thought...This section doesn't have quite the participation as others on the site do as we are not one of the big autograph sites and the focus is more towards cards. What do ya'll think ahout doing some live auctions of autographs in this section, but with a few parameters to make them livable? It might be fun and if it goes awry we don't have to do them anymore. My thought is they have to start at $1 and also there has to be some limits on time frame, how many going at once etc.....Any thoughts? (and yes, I have already considered the "differing opinions on authenticity" dilemma but what are you going to do?)

[Laxcat]

I'm willing to post some inventory to see how it goes.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Laxcat

I'm willing to post some inventory to see how it goes.

Thanks Matt....obvious concern is some things get overlooked and the seller is unhappy. Lets see if we can get a few more opinions on it. Thanks for the offer and we might go with it if there is enough interest (or we decide to try anyway). I have those few things in the other thread that my friend said he doesn't want back so those could probably go too. But I don't want it to be a poop storm either....if you know what I mean?

[Laxcat]

Oh, yes, I do. I'll do my dilligence to make sure that no one can say "that looks like his wife signed it", etc. Most of my stuff was done at professional signings in the 80's. I also have postmarked envelopes and a sent date/received date log of all the cards that were send out in the 60's and '70's. I know it's not die hard proof, but...

Also, I'd be more than willing to have a money back guarantee on authentication. I did very well online selling them that way and received many confirmations through the buyers that they got them authenticated.

Id be willing to try it, whatever may come.

Cheers
Matt

[r2678]

I would give it a try. Have tons of signed index cards and sports cards I'd offer as lots. I would suggest a common start and end time and common terms for authenticity, etc.

[tazdmb]

Sure, I have some nice items I would throw up, given there are some proper rules in place.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

Sure, I have some nice items I would throw up, given there are some proper rules in place.

So let's discuss some rules and see if we can come to a consensus..if not, no harm no foul.....

[btcarfagno]

Rule #1: All items must start at $1 and if Tom Carfagno places a bid, that item automatically ends with Tom Carfagno as the winning bidder for $1.

I like it.

Tom C

[Leon]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Rule #1: All items must start at $1 and if Tom Carfagno places a bid, that item automatically ends with Tom Carfagno as the winning bidder for $1.

I like it.

Tom C

um, not quite what I had in mind but a start....