OT: I am Done Doing Business with AH's That Rip Me Off

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I was venting my feelings. Do you really think every Net54 post adds something to the Net54 community?

I would say, no they don't. I average 2.26 post per day and am sure 3.67 of them are totally useless.

[pclpads]

1st lesson in AH bidding: know how deep the pool is B4 diving in head first.

[skelly]

I get the frustration... I'm surprised the auction houses do as well as they do when it comes to your standard topps stuff from the 50's thru the 70's. I understanding buying really rare or high end stuff from certain auction houses for the piece of mind, but if your in the business for mid grade topps, I feel that if your careful with what sellers you buy from, ebay is generally a better solution. Anyway Howard, your a Middlesex Blue Jay, you'll survive it!

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by pclpads

1st lesson in AH bidding: know how deep the pool is B4 diving in head first.

+1. This is why AHs add the buyer's premium after the fact - to create the illusion of a cheaper price point for bidders. I never get upset about the premiums because I factor them into the amount I'm willing to bid. This post suggests not everyone does that.

[ruth-gehrig]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

+1. This is why AHs add the buyer's premium after the fact - to create the illusion of a cheaper price point for bidders. I never get upset about the premiums because I factor them into the amount I'm willing to bid. This post suggests not everyone does that.

I do appreciate the auction house (Heritage) that Im aware of that tells one what the next bid is which includes the premium added in. Know of any others?

[CW]

Originally Posted by ruth-gehrig

I do appreciate the auction house (Heritage) that Im aware of that tells one what the next bid is which includes the premium added in. Know of any others?

Off the top of my head, BST Auctions also includes the BP in the total while bidding. This can be helpful in those "heat of the moment" bidding sessions where you're bidding on multiple items or it's the wee hours of the morning.

Realistically, though, all you need is a calculator and a few seconds and you can (and should) figure in the BP while placing your bid.

[iowadoc77]

Originally Posted by CW

Off the top of my head, BST Auctions also includes the BP in the total while bidding. This can be helpful in those "heat of the moment" bidding sessions where you're bidding on multiple items or it's the wee hours of the morning.

Realistically, though, all you need is a calculator and a few seconds and you can (and should) figure in the BP while placing your bid.

Which most people don't do when they have the cardboard fever and have to have the card. Rational thought goes out the window, focus is lost, and the card must be won. Until the smoke clears. And the buyers remorse kicks in. Not that I know from experience or anything. You see, I have this friend...

[mechanicalman]

This past weekend, I won a card from Goldin, and I believed the shipping and insurance was excessive. I called them today to ask that they not charge the insurance ($28 worth) because I am covered under my collector's policy. They agreed to do so only if I provided a FedEx number, which I did. Using my FedEx should result in lower shipping than if they sent it on their account. My point is that there may be ways to reduce the final bill.

That said, when it comes time to consign, I'm likely to give the nod to AHs who have the best buying experiences. As in, free shipping or shipment before payment. Just saying.

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by CW

Realistically, though, all you need is a calculator and a few seconds and you can (and should) figure in the BP while placing your bid.

You really don't even need a calculator. The most common buyer's premium is 20%. So, if you're bidding $370 on an item, it's easy to determine the BP. Take 10% of the bid ($37); multiply x2 ($74). Then add $74 to $370 and you get $444; that is the total bid with the BP. Simple!

Steve

[wondo]

Originally Posted by Steve D

You really don't even need a calculator. The most common buyer's premium is 20%. So, if you're bidding $370 on an item, it's easy to determine the BP. Take 10% of the bid ($37); multiply x2 ($74). Then add $74 to $370 and you get $444; that is the total bid with the BP. Simple!

Steve

You just proved I need a calculator.

[Snapolit1]

The Buyers premium is clearly disclosed. It's the ridiculous shipping costs that get my goat. I think Leon posted something about a AH that charged separate amounts for shipping and handling. Ridiculous fees for one card. Wrap in bubble wrap and put in a priority mail small box. $7. Done.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

+1. This is why AHs add the buyer's premium after the fact - to create the illusion of a cheaper price point for bidders. I never get upset about the premiums because I factor them into the amount I'm willing to bid. This post suggests not everyone does that.

You have to be living under a rock not to understand this, IMO.

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I would say, no they don't. I average 2.26 post per day and am sure 3.67 of them are totally useless.

Hahahaha