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sflayank
05-29-2020, 04:22 PM
Just curious if anyone noticed some unusual prices?

tiger8mush
05-29-2020, 04:34 PM
I was outbid in every lot I bid in. But thats not unusual :)

Arazi4442
05-29-2020, 04:55 PM
I was outbid in every lot I bid in. But thats not unusual :)


:) This

savedfrommyspokes
05-29-2020, 05:07 PM
I was outbid in every lot I bid in. But thats not unusual :)

+2

Goudey77
05-29-2020, 05:25 PM
I was in a bidding war for 3 hours in extended. Is that unusual?

CMIZ5290
05-29-2020, 05:34 PM
Just curious if anyone noticed some unusual prices?

Oh boy, here we go again with an auction...:confused: What the Hell should they do?

bobbyw8469
05-29-2020, 05:51 PM
I lost all my lots but one.

Republicaninmass
05-29-2020, 06:00 PM
Lost all mine


Prices stronger than death itself

sflayank
05-29-2020, 06:42 PM
One example
1974 set...stars are described as exmt and everyone is way off center
This is a set I would have a hard time selling for 300 on here or ebay
Someone paid with bp and shipping $1100

wondo
05-29-2020, 06:44 PM
One example
1974 set...stars are described as exmt and everyone is way off center
This is a set I would have a hard time selling for 300 on here or ebay
Someone paid with bp and shipping $1100


Kooky - this explains why I bought 200+ 1977 RC Cola cans the other day.

Snapolit1
05-29-2020, 06:57 PM
One example
1974 set...stars are described as exmt and everyone is way off center
This is a set I would have a hard time selling for 300 on here or ebay
Someone paid with bp and shipping $1100

Just need 2 people who want something bad enough at the same time. Never happens to me when I consign stuff of course.

bobbyw8469
05-29-2020, 07:31 PM
Just need 2 people who want something bad enough at the same time. Never happens to me when I consign stuff of course.

Don't feel bad. Me either. I'm used to setting record lows.

hcv123
05-29-2020, 07:39 PM
I have seen it in multiple auctions across multiple collectible categories. Stuff as nuts as the 74 set you mention. Someone in the psychology field should do a study - rough guess too many people with tot much time on their hands and money burning a hole in their pockets?

slidekellyslide
05-30-2020, 01:21 AM
I had a high bid of 725 on a lot of modern autograph insert cards that I went to bed on and woke up to see the lot went for $1200. It was worth about $900-$1000 retail (I looked up everything on ebay and worthpoint). Card prices are soaring right now.

bounce
05-30-2020, 07:38 AM
agree there were some unusually high prices, but doesn't that happen every auction?

I was outbid on everything. I probably should have stayed in on the T205 Speaker Hassan, I think someone might have done pretty well on that one. You're welcome I didn't bump it again.

sflayank
05-30-2020, 09:04 AM
Yes..unusual hi prices in every auction
BUT unusual high prices on just common run of the mill sets
74 set 1100?
67 set psa 5 seaver 7 mantle rest raw exmt avg maybe
$8500? Complete set of 7s. Smr 10k..that's with 5000 in grading fees
Look at the other sets 60s and 70s
It's just weird

Orioles1954
05-30-2020, 10:00 AM
It definitely was a weird auction. For several hours we had only a few calls and then it was all out chaos in extended bidding. Usually, with the 30 minute/lot rule, we are done with the auction around 1 A.M. EST. However, bidding didn't end until around 4 A.M. EST. We have done very well with ungraded sets over the past several auctions and it appears prices were especially strong this go around. Don't know if such prices are the "new normal" or if this is due to COVID demand. Regardless, appreciate all of the bids and thankful that we made it through without any software issues as volume was very high!

James

Edited to add: We have developed a loyal core of ungraded set consignors/buyers. I personally handle and write all of those sets and tend to be conservative with my grading.

Snapolit1
05-30-2020, 10:32 AM
Listening to a podcast this morning and someone asked why the stock market is up where the economy is tanking. answer was people are bored, can’t gamble, and there is no where else to park money and expect any kind of return. I guess your could say the same here. (Not that returns for mid level stuff is anything special.) I’d argue 90% boredom.

Fred
05-30-2020, 10:54 AM
Is it me, or do I just watch too much TV...

Has anybody ever wondered if some businesses selling/auctioning cards are being used to launder cash? :cool::eek:

D. Bergin
05-30-2020, 11:31 AM
Is it me, or do I just watch too much TV...

Has anybody ever wondered if some businesses selling/auctioning cards are being used to launder cash? :cool::eek:


Been watching "Ozark" lately? ;)

earlywynnfan
05-30-2020, 12:24 PM
Been watching "Ozark" lately? ;)

I have!!

Don't know if he was serious, but how could you launder money by winning auctions if you can't pay by cash??

Klrdds
05-30-2020, 05:16 PM
I have an idea how but we should ask Marty and Ruth

where the gold at?
05-30-2020, 06:08 PM
you can easily pay cash at H/S have for years if your local drive in and pay cash...free shipping as well

Republicaninmass
05-30-2020, 06:09 PM
The vig...is the sales tax

Fred
05-30-2020, 08:07 PM
I have!!

Don't know if he was serious, but how could you launder money by winning auctions if you can't pay by cash??


No, not serious (well, not totally). We all kind of know that everything isn't clean in this hobby. Sooo... Is Kosgrove gonna bury Darlene?