Poll: Which auction house would you go with for this estate lot?

[MGHPro]

I'd stick them on ebay... only problem would be no TPA. but there are not a lot of signatures I would be worried about..

[murphusa]

Auction houses would "bundle" alot of the items together so you may want to take that into consideration.

[cjedmonton]

Originally Posted by murphusa

Auction houses would "bundle" alot of the items together so you may want to take that into consideration.

Good point. That's one in favor if Clean Sweep. I just discussed this with Steve and he said that he'd split some of the higher end items into their own listing.

[cjedmonton]

For those who voted "other", who might that be?

[Lordstan]

First as a disclaimer, there is nothing in your lot that fits into my collecting focus.

For the majority of that stuff I still think ebay would do fine. Perhaps even listing them on the BST as a first line of sales would be good as well.

Pretty much all of the auctions houses listed above will likely do a fine job. Personally, I think it's a crap shoot for which one would get you the most. All you need is two people who really want the same item to bid against each other. You just never know if they are going to be watching that specific auction.
I think you could also consider Henry Yee who auctions on ebay. His next one is December, but his prices are strong.

Good Luck selling.

Best,
Mark

[drc]

The ones that got lots of votes are good, but they WILL bundle some of the lots together. Count on it. I do see see some items that I think are worthy as single item lots-- if in good condition, the Deans ball and MacArthur program for sure, perhaps the Frick programs. I'm not sure of the rarity/value of some of the individual memorabilia item.

Lelands does not get TPAs for their autographs (they're old school), but they're well known and respected in the autograph field and that would not be a value or authentication issue.

Legendary and Huggins and Scott do frequent auctions.

Bundling isn't an issue if you a good price for the lot. Sure there can be 'bulk discounts' but some group lots in the big auctions get good price per item anyway. If they bundle together autographed WS programs signed by Ford Frick and General McArthur etc, the lot will probably get a good price even though (or perhaps because of) they come in one lot. My friend bids on real expensive group lots in the big auctions and sometimes comment that the prices go up to or over fair market value per item.

Ask they auction how they would bundle the lots, which ones would be single,-- though knowing they might not be able to give you a final answer until they see them in person, assess condition etc.

I have my pick, but left it in my anonymous vote, as I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But there are a number of auction houses there I think are good, including the three I mentioned.

[Hankphenom]

This poll would be more useful if it was anonymous, IMO, for the reason David cited.

[Gradedcardman]

Legendary