Does the REA auction pick up towards the end?

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

For many desirable items it seems like 75% of the bidding takes place in the first 48 hours and the last 48 hours. Many people will put a bid down and have no plans to bid again until extended hours.

Auctions run too long.

Some run a few days to a week too long. And some end wayyyyy too late at the end. Personal view is prices would not be any lower with slightly shorter and early ending auctions.

[Hordfest]

Thanks guys. I figured they would run similar to an Ebay auction but wasn't sure.

Like that Honus Wagner has been sitting at $750k for several days and wasn't sure if it was dead of it would probably heat up again soon!

Can't wait to check out the last 48 hours!

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Carter08

Some run a few days to a week too long. And some end wayyyyy too late at the end. Personal view is prices would not be any lower with slightly shorter and early ending auctions.

I tend to agree with this. I have put my initial bids in, then another auction comes around that intrigues me more (with more wants), and I will focus on the latter.

I gotta make choices, and at times the newer auction has the potential to grab my attention more.

[Johnny630]

Yes. I suspect high end vintage will blow away most of the past record high numbers. A couple sets specifically 61 and 62 Topps I expect to see go for stupid money. Hard to understand as you can't grade the commons cheaply anymore, be that as it may, expect this weekend to be full of outbid outbid notifications. :-)