SCP Auctions and shipping cost

[tschock]

Originally Posted by David R

I get more annoyed having to see the same ridiculously priced BIN cards cluttering up eBay for literally years and this includes many of Dan's cards.

David, Did it ever occur to you that maybe that's how you sit on several million dollars worth of cards?

[ValKehl]

I have long felt that most of the big auction houses with the glossy catalogs and large BPs charge too much for shipping. And, I have assumed this is due to (1) their refusal/reluctance to ship via the USPS, which is usually the most economical method, and (2) their intent to recoup ALL of their costs associated with shipping from their charges to the winning bidders.

I strongly feel (not that any of these AHs care what I feel) that their shipping charges should cover ONLY outside costs (and not their inside costs, such as a shipping manager - these inside costs should be covered by the BP!). I believe this is what most of the online-only AHs, such as B&L and Sterling, strive to do, and I applaud them for this.

Some have suggested that I stop bidding with the big AHs that "overcharge" for shipping. But, of course, I can't bring myself to do this because the "stuff" trumps everything. But, I do very definitely take the BP and shipping charges into account when I bid. In other words, if the exact same card were in both a SCP auction and a B&L/Sterling auction, I would bid higher for this card in the B&L/Sterling auction, so that my total cost would be the same with either auction.
Val

[whiteymet]

Back to Dan's point on SCP customer service.

I have called twice and emailed twice in the last two weeks with a question about a lot in one of SCP's auctions.

So far no response! I guess if they don't reply to a current buying customer what chance do I (a past customer) have of getting a reply?

[buymycards]

Remember who really is the loser in these auctions - the consigner. If I know that I will have to pay a 20% buying fee and 20 bucks shipping for 1 $200 card, I will factor that into my bidding. That $60 in fees that goes to the AH comes right out of the consigners pocket.

Rick

[Rich Klein]

For his cards at the National, he should be able to absorb all these costs.

[bobbyw8469]

I will gladly give you $350 today for a Koufax rookie worth $600 tomorrow!!

[Rich Klein]

In your case, isn't it a Ryan Rookie

[timn1]

Originally Posted by tschock

David, Did it ever occur to you that maybe that's how you sit on several million dollars worth of cards?

LMFAO --

PS: Dan, my friend, you can spare the $17 -- better than those blood vessels you're about to blow.

[bobbyw8469]

Rich....You are so right!! I have a Topps rookie SGC A!!! Can I PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE show it to you?? PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE!!! LOL!

[Rich Klein]

We all love to see new acquistisions. And I know you got grief on CU, which is why I put the smiley face next to my post.

in all seriousness, that card presents well and I'd be happy to own a similar copy

Rich