I think some, not all of the auction houses have gotten fat and lazy. They continually showcase advertisements that now say "Now Accepting Consignments" as if we are supposed to drop what we are doing, tell the wife the XYZ auction house is finally accepting consignments again, and get the items to them before they no longer are accepting merchandise.
I'm glad that Ken and his company are out there, bustin' it and using a lot of PR to let collectors know that these items are available. Consigners love the stories Goldin has been getting in the media and how that grows auction participation. And a lower buyer's premium can only help put more money in your pocket and less in the auction house's pocket.
Last edited by sports-rings; 07-30-2013 at 08:06 AM.
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