Goldin's Vintage Auction Preview is open and wow

[sb1]

I like Joe as much as the next guy, but I have to say in 30+ years of auction bidding I have never bid a single increment higher based on an auction write up. I don't think many people even read the descriptions anymore??

[gunboat82]

Originally Posted by sb1

I like Joe as much as the next guy, but I have to say in 30+ years of auction bidding I have never bid a single increment higher based on an auction write up. I don't think many people even read the descriptions anymore??

I read the descriptions, and sometimes I throw money at cards just for the prose. Like this one: https://goldin.co/item/1921-w521-han...authentic2hw6g

A significant shift in the placement of the portrayal's red background hue—creating a visual effect of a subject standing in front of a mirror—is more intriguing than disruptive.

I was planning to scroll right by because it gave me a headache. But when I was told that effect is actually "intriguing," not "disruptive," it gave me pause. Now I kind of want to own the card so I can see what it looks through 3-D glasses. So, yeah, I'm high bidder.

[JollyElm]

196. Hyperbolshitter
Someone who completely overhypes what they are selling by flooding the listing with adjectives and all sorts of superfluous blather like “Highlighted by deep rich colors” or “...and the beautiful image dovetails into the pristine snow white borders.”

[CW]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

196. Hyperbolshitter
Someone who completely overhypes what they are selling by flooding the listing with adjectives and all sorts of superfluous blather like “Highlighted by deep rich colors” or “...and the beautiful image dovetails into the pristine snow white borders.”

Nice. Bonus points if they use the terms "extant", "paucity", or "superfluous".

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by CW

Nice. Bonus points if they use the terms "extant", "paucity", or "superfluous".

Don't forget "generational", "iconic", and "fresh to hobby".

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Don't forget "generational", "iconic", and "fresh to hobby".

and they get Double Bonus Vintage Points if they use them all in the First Sentence of the Description

[Rhotchkiss]

Hyperbole notwithstanding, Joe did the write ups (and promoted) all of my lots sold in memory lane, which, compared to similar items recently sold in other auctions, generally did better. Maybe it’s timing, maybe it’s one AH vs the other, maybe it is aesthetics, or maybe it’s Joe. I believe it’s at least partially the latter. So Joe, you do you bc it works for me!

Regarding Goldin, I think the early action on many of the lots is unreal/strong.