How does one avoiding losing their shirts with auctions houses?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Send emails to auction houses insisting upon hidden reserves and the ability to bid on your own lots. Be told that it's illegal and they won't do it by some of them -- but eventually one will allow you. Pretend you don't know what anyone is talking about when word gets out about it.

Isn't this actually allowed is certain states like Texas?

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Isn't this actually allowed is certain states like Texas?

To collectors, it's allowed in every state until they get caught.

[rednecksims]

Additionally with AHs and PWCC alike you do not have to worry about shipping issues or returns. Any AH who runs a buyers premium over 12% I would not do business with, unless it is just too good of a deal or the item is a one off.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by rednecksims

Additionally with AHs and PWCC alike you do not have to worry about shipping issues or returns. Any AH who runs a buyers premium over 12% I would not do business with, unless it is just too good of a deal or the item is a one off.

Who runs an auction with a buyer's premium that low? I can't think of any one of the big boys lower than 15%.

[rednecksims]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Who runs an auction with a buyer's premium that low? I can't think of any one of the big boys lower than 15%.

And that's why I don't do a lot of business with them unless it's a special item. I can usually buy from smaller ones, get the same items, and get better prices. Just takes some searching.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Who runs an auction with a buyer's premium that low? I can't think of any one of the big boys lower than 15%.

Brockelman Auctions is 12.5% buyers premium. And it is an AH that upfront states that there is no seller's premium for consignments. And his auctions are big boy enough for me. And the next one starts Monday 5/29.

Brian

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Brockelman Auctions is 12.5% buyers premium. And it is an AH that upfront states that there is no seller's premium for consignments. And his auctions are big boy enough for me. And the next one starts Monday 5/29.

Brian

That's amazing, I don't know how he keeps the doors open.

[edhans]

I can't seem to get into the current auction. Keeps defaulting to the February lots. Anyone else having the same problem?