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Posted By: bernie

guys---i would like to know if i was going to auction off a very valuable piece of memorabilia---is it better to use robert edwards or sothebys? and why is one better than the other---i appreciate everyones input---thanks

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

I personally would go with REA. I think they have more knowledge, better customer service and a wider audience.

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Posted By: Mark Steinberg

I agree.... REA seems to be the best in the business. I think they are universally the most repected. They might give you a favorable commission for your consignment as well (I know they have for me in the past...)

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Posted By: Greg Theberge

REA without a doubt

Rob is a great guy who treats you with a lot of respect no matter how big or small your budget is, or how valuable your consignment is

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Posted By: peter chao

Guys,

Is Rob Lifson really that busy? Any particular reason he sticks to only one auction per year?

Peter C.

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Posted By: Greg Theberge

Peter,

While I certainly can't and won't speak for Rob, from an outsiders perspective, it's called quality not quantity.

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Posted By: Mike H

Greg hit the nail on the head. Quality is the name of the game at REA. Also consider the last auction generated $8.2 million with 10% - 20% consignment fees plus 15% buyers fees (I think). Once a year will pay the bills quite nicely.
I want to make it perfectly clear that by mentioning financials I AM NOT saying anything negative about REA or auctions in general as Rob's fees are extremely fair and set the standard by which others are judged. They have really set a high bar for class, professionalism, and honesty.