BST Live Auctions Section - Suggestions

[Leon]

Ok, so we have had some time to analyze the Live Auction BST section a little bit, in the other thread. It's time to talk about change.

There are several nice auctions going on right now. It looks like they will all do fine. That said, I don't like the newer stuff (anything) mixed with the good stuff. That has to change.




Live Auctions 1945 & Earlier Baseball Cards

Rules-

1. Auctions can start at any time.

2. Auctions end Monday at 8pm CST, a bid at 8:01pm CST is not good.
2b. A tie goes to the first bid.

3. Starting bid $5.

4. Minimum $1.00 bid increments.

5. (3) Auction Limit Per Member Each Week

6. Threads will be locked soon after the auctions are over.

7. Sellers can bump (move to the top by posting) 1 time during auction.





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[bnorth]

I love the $1 starting bid and believe it would cure most of the current problems.

Maybe have it so all auctions end twice a week. One that ends on Wednesday and one on Sunday. Sellers can pick their own ending time on those 2 days. One day is modern and one is older items. Maybe split them at 1960 or whatever people want.

The ending date and time must be displayed in the title.

[riggs336]

I haven't looked at the auction section in a couple of years. Your suggestions or something similar would regain my attention.

[rjackson44]

agree with leon and ben as long as there is no junk 90s era stuff..it just never sells and takes up space ,,so its going to be 1950 and back correct ??thx guys

[pokerplyr80]

I would suggest a later cutoff, 1970 perhaps. I wouldn't mind seeing some Mantles up for auction.

[bnorth]

I personally would hate to see the modern stuff eliminated. I don't sell a lot but I have sold several modern cards/items over the years. I usually start them with no minimum starting bid and they have all sold well.

I believe we have the buyers on Net54 for modern if they are started at auction prices instead of BIN prices.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I would suggest a later cutoff, 1970 perhaps. I wouldn't mind seeing some Mantles up for auction.

While I said I didn't really want new sections, I don't think 1 more would be that bad Live Auctions, one for pre-1950 and one for post-1950

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[GoCubsGo32]

I think those are all great 1-3 bullet points . I do not think we need to eliminate modern or junk wax era all together. Personally, think we need 2 auction sections.

I personally think maybe Pre-1969 & the other 1970-Modern section

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Leon

While I said I didn't really want new sections, I don't think 1 more would be that bad Live Auctions, one for pre-1950 and one for post-1950

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I like this, Leon. The only thing I'm not fully convinced about is the idea that everything should end at the same time each week. I'd love to hear others' thoughts on the reasoning for that particular suggestion.

Thanks, Matthew

[GoCubsGo32]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I would suggest a later cutoff, 1970 perhaps. I wouldn't mind seeing some Mantles up for auction.

1+ exactly my thought.

[isiahfan]

Would also love to see a minimum value (or estimated final sale amount) maybe...I go to the auction site once every few weeks but see too much junk that doesn't sell at all or for just a few bucks....and this is coming from a guy that doesn't own a card earlier than the 50's. There are 2-3 sellers in particular listing this same stuff in both auctions and BST...it really clogs up the pages IMO.

i.e., I don't mind seeing a PSAX Rickey Henderson (or the like) RC....but it gets annoying seeing "10 mixed 1980's-1990's (you name the sport) HOF lot" where I would have these cards in a $.25 box or in lots for a few cents each...or even worse...a one mid's 90's insert worth $10 that usually doesn't sell on eBay for $1 w/free shipping.

vent over......

[Gorditadogg]

So the auctions will end at 8:00:59, right?

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[Leon]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

So the auctions will end at 8:00:59, right?

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There is nothing ambiguous about the rule. It is phrased the way it is for a reason. The forum doesn't have a second hand.

Auctions end Monday at 8pm CST, a bid at 8:01pm CST is not good.

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[midmo]

I like this new format. Against my better judgement I just listed a few at the last minute. One day auctions near the holidays, what could go wrong?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by midmo

I like this new format. Against my better judgement I just listed a few at the last minute. One day auctions near the holidays, what could go wrong?

Thanks. I think it will add a little spice to the forum. And I don't think those cards you added will fall through the cracks.

Good luck to all...and please bid on my stuff LOL
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[rjackson44]

i did thanks leon