Honus Wagner t206 in Goldin tomorrow (6/21/25) - what will it sell for?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I think all auction house bids should show up as such is a bid history.

It would also be cool to know how much it costs to put a reserve on a card like that. It sure couldn't have been free to run the auction and not sell it.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by bnorth

It would also be cool to know how much it costs to put a reserve on a card like that. It sure couldn't have been free to run the auction and not sell it.

A card like that brings eyes to an auction even if it doesn't sell. Most auction houses would pay to have it in their auction.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by bnorth

It would also be cool to know how much it costs to put a reserve on a card like that. It sure couldn't have been free to run the auction and not sell it.

Great question Ben. In this case, Goldin charged me nothing to put a reserve, which is another reason I went with them. As mentioned, there was no way I was letting this go unless I got my number, so I would not consign without a reserve. This is the first time I ever put a reserve on a consignment, so I do not have a ton of experience on the matter. It is my understanding that some AHs charge the consignor the BP on the reserve amount if the card is not sold, some AHs charge a fee, some AHs do not allow reserves, and some allow them without a charge; I expect its all part of each consignment negotiation.

Corey, I will 100% consign to Goldin again, but I expect this is the last and only card I put a reserve on. I will also bid with Goldin -- I know what I am willing to pay and I will bid to that point. That said, I too do not like when the AH can place house bids. I think that sucks. Many/most AHs have the right to do this and I expect many do.

[uniship]

For the Mona Lisa (Honus) the auction houses should pay the consigner virtually ALL of the buyer’s fee (if not more!!!!). It’s the best advertising an auction house can get.

[Casey2296]

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Ryan, do you anticipate any traction for a potential private sale because of this? I would think once the market knows a Wagner is available that it would generate some private discussion. Is there a lock out period where you would have to compensate Goldin if sold privately?
You don’t have to answer but am curious how that would go.

The good news is you get to enjoy your Wagner a bit longer.
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[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

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Ryan, do you anticipate any traction for a potential private sale because of this? I would think once the market knows a Wagner is available that it would generate some private discussion. Is there a lock out period where you would have to compensate Goldin if sold privately?

No lock out period and I dont know who any of the bidders were. The card is always for sale, if I get my number. However, considering Goldin marketed the heck out of it and it did not get my number, I doubt someone will now pay privately what it didn't sell for publicly. As an aside, my number was, I thought, strong but reasonable. Indeed, all but one of the predictions earlier in this thread are above (or around) my contract reserve.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Great question Ben. In this case, Goldin charged me nothing to put a reserve, which is another reason I went with them.

I appreciate you openness in answering questions about this auction.