I am sure shipping is a product of the fact that people use Christie's all the time for items worth a hell of a lot more the $1,000 or $10,000. I don't think I'd want an original Andy Warhol shipped to me for for $159.00. They are not going to revamp their shipping department to deal with one auction.
I think they charge tax on all sales out of NY and other states regardless of how it is shipped or picked up. I picked up 2 items and they charged tax. All was forgiven though because their free coffee bar in the lobby was open.
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