Rick Probstein 123 Auctions worst customer service EVER

[conor912]

All this shitty AH customer service reminds me of the building boon in Seattle a couple years ago. Contractors were so busy that you would call them with a 6 figure project you wanted to do and they wouldn't even return your calls. Or worse yet they'd come out, give an astronomical FU money bid, you'd say "ok" and then they'd still ghost you. The market was so hot, they could afford to treat people like shit.

[icurnmedic]

I have used probstein roughly a half a dozen times this last six months. All cards between $500 and $7k. No problems whatsoever. I sell below $500 on my own. Maybe he does discriminate between lower value and higher value. I don't know.Thomas Church

[mantlefan]

Sorry to read this Kirk. We should think twice before consigning to him in the future.

One issue I've had is that Rick's Company does not answer their phone. If you call during the day or at night it goes right to voicemail. Why have a phone if you don't answer it?

[Topnotchsy]

That's super frustrating.

I've had positive experiences consigning with them, though that obviously doesn't help resolve anything for your experience here.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by mantlefan

Why have a phone if you don't answer it?

Have you been talking to my wife?

[Leon]

Everyone commenting in this thread needs their full name in their post or you can edit your comment out. Read the rule at the top of every page in bold letters. Thanks

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by conor912

all this shitty ah customer service reminds me of the building boon in seattle a couple years ago. Contractors were so busy that you would call them with a 6 figure project you wanted to do and they wouldn't even return your calls. Or worse yet they'd come out, give an astronomical fu money bid, you'd say "ok" and then they'd still ghost you. The market was so hot, they could afford to treat people like shit.

bingo!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by conor912

All this shitty AH customer service reminds me of the building boon in Seattle a couple years ago. Contractors were so busy that you would call them with a 6 figure project you wanted to do and they wouldn't even return your calls. Or worse yet they'd come out, give an astronomical FU money bid, you'd say "ok" and then they'd still ghost you. The market was so hot, they could afford to treat people like shit.

And yet some companies don't. Maybe if people would take their business where they are treated right, some less desirable companies wouldn't stay in business!!!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

And yet some companies don't. Maybe if people would take their business where they are treated right, some less desirable companies wouldn't stay in business!!!

The less desirable(ethics wise) AHs seem to make WAY more money for most so they will sadly always get the majority of the business.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by bnorth

The less desirable(ethics wise) AHs seem to make WAY more money for most so they will sadly always get the majority of the business.

Then I don't want to hear people whine about shitty service and bad ethics.

I am a grumpy old man today!

Seriously there are plenty of guys and companies who do it right, it would go a long way to cleaning up the hobby if people had the courage of their convictions. Not to mention it would strengthen the prices realized by the honest companies, in all likelihood, if more good stuff went their way. If Brockelman or Sterling or one of the other good small houses got rewarded with the stuff CU got it would make a massive difference in the public perception and awareness oh those auctions, and the better prices would follow.

How about this? If you wouldn't buy from them, maybe selling with them is unethical!

[scgaynor]

I have been taking consignments for ebay since 1997. We run our auctions monthly. You material does not have to be high end, I am looking for single items or lots that should sell for $50 or more. Commission rates are very reasonable and I pay the ebay fees out of my commission. if you are looking for a seller, drop me a message through Net54, ebay or email.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/Sports-Mem-...inders&_sop=16

[Taxman]

Rick said he would call me today and discuss...not holding my breath

[vintagehofrookies]

don't even get me started on Rick......