Christie's Baseball Auction Closing Procedures

[Bicem]

To be fair, I wouldn't use Christie's as the model for all AH's to follow. Closing lots during the morning on weekdays, 25% BP, outrageous shipping, leaving out vital details in the descriptions, selling type 2 photos as originals, etc.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by Bicem

outrageous shipping.

I did notice that, on one flat item shipping was $164???

[RedsFan1941]

Well, they're the biggest auction house in the universe, so shipping charge has to be right.

[Snapolit1]

Most of the items in Christies will sell for over $5000. Many over $20,000. They are not PWCC. They are shipping museum pieces, not Gregg Jeffries refractor cards.

Not to hurt anyone's feelings, but if $164 is a big issue you are not probably bidding in their auction.

[Snapolit1]

This isn't shipping for $12.99. Hate to break the news.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Not to hurt anyone's feelings, but if $164 is a big issue you are not probably bidding in their auction.

Seriously??? No, $164 isn't a big issue, however, to ship a 4x5 inch photo that "may" sell for $2,000 (I know, if 2 people get into a pissing match it will garner more) FedEx does NOT cost this. I can get a plane ticket there and back to pick it up in person cheaper, so please.........

[RedsFan1941]

exactly

[CrackaJackKid]

Maybe use all that extra money to purchase some common sense.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Bicem

To be fair, I wouldn't use Christie's as the model for all AH's to follow. Closing lots during the morning on weekdays, 25% BP, outrageous shipping, leaving out vital details in the descriptions, selling type 2 photos as originals, etc.

+1 Jeff!

[Kingcobb]

I don't get the shipping charges. They are saying $143.00 shipping for a graded $500 Cracker Jack card is this correct or am I missing something?

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Kingcobb

I don't get the shipping charges. They are saying $143.00 shipping for a graded $500 Cracker Jack card is this correct or am I missing something?

Their shipping costs are very high. That's because they are an art auction that once every couple of years sells baseball stuff. So you are paying for what the worlds top art house usually charges. In some cases its total overkill and absurd and in many cases it's absolutely required.

I bought this last year. $165 was a gift for shipping.

[barrysloate]

My initial bids are getting topped and I am not receiving any outbid notices. I guess you have to stay on top of this one.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

My initial bids are getting topped and I am not receiving any outbid notices. I guess you have to stay on top of this one.

You should look into that. I am.

[Bicem]

Christie's shipping is outrageous regardless if you can afford it or not. $500+ in multiple instances for $20k worth of winnings.

I've shipped $20k items before and shipping was a fraction of that. Hopefully this year is better.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Christie's shipping is outrageous regardless if you can afford it or not. $500+ in multiple instances for $20k worth of winnings.

I've shipped $20k items before and shipping was a fraction of that. Hopefully this year is better.

In some cases it is. But I guess they are not going to calculate it based on every package. Not saying its right but it is what it is.

200 for a large rare cabinet picture doesn't strike me as outrageous. If someone spends $20,000 on a piece, I doubt they will complain over a $300 shipping job that is highly professional akin to what fine artwork receives. (But many people who weren't going to buy anything anyway under any circumstances will complain and be mortally outraged.)

[Bicem]

I have a bigger issue with selling the type 2 photos as originals. I don't think they were trying to deceive, they just didn't know any better. Be careful this year everyone.

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

My initial bids are getting topped and I am not receiving any outbid notices. I guess you have to stay on top of this one.

Hey Barry,

Most of mine have got topped and I did relieve the outbid email. Check your junk folder. On a side note, You may want to do some pickups for Net54 winners and do a reasonable markup which will have to include the 9% NY tax.

[barrysloate]

Thanks JC, I'll check my spam. I'm not sure I want to get into the shipping business, and some of the lots are really large. I take the subway into the city, and there is only so much I can carry home with me.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bicem

To be fair, I wouldn't use Christie's as the model for all AH's to follow. Closing lots during the morning on weekdays, 25% BP, outrageous shipping, leaving out vital details in the descriptions, selling type 2 photos as originals, etc.

They should really mention if they are type 2s. Fortunately, nothing I have to have in this auction.

[MVSNYC]

Barry...Uber.



PS- I don't buy that logic- Well, if you buy a $20,000 item you can afford $500 in shipping, or they package items so professionally, etc...

Al does some of the best packaging in the business and it's very inexpensive...or look at REA- free shipping!

[barrysloate]

I'm a subway guy Michael.