Christie's Baseball Auction Closing Procedures

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

It's easy to drop a card in a small box with bubble wrap. Not so easy to ship a large rare artifact.

And that's the problem many will have with this. They're basically charging the same $150+ shipping price for a 1915 Cracker Jack card that will sell for under $1,000, as they are for that $20K large rare artifact.

A little adjustment based on size and price would go a long way. For me, it just means I'll bid less on the items based on what I know will be charged for shipping.

[scooter729]

Also, should I assume they will not combine shipping if you win more than one lot? Do I get nailed the $150 for each item?

[jcc6252]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Also, should I assume they will not combine shipping if you win more than one lot? Do I get nailed the $150 for each item?

Scott, I just spoke with them on the phone, and they DO NOT provide combined shipping savings. They actually send each item out in its own package.

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by jcc6252

Scott, I just spoke with them on the phone, and they DO NOT provide combined shipping savings. They actually send each item out in its own package.

Thanks for the information - and great idea in Mark's comment above about using UPS as a 3rd party shipping alternative. Certainly could save a few bucks if you pick up a couple of items!

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by scooter729

And that's the problem many will have with this. They're basically charging the same $150+ shipping price for a 1915 Cracker Jack card that will sell for under $1,000, as they are for that $20K large rare artifact.

That's the point numerous people in this thread have made. "Most" everyone gets it.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

That's the point numerous people in this thread have made. "Most" everyone gets it.

If anyone buys one of the cheaper smaller items I will be happy to ship it to you for cost of priority mail. I already indicated to them that I will pick up in person anything I "win". Can't do for something large that will not be east to repack and ship. Card or small photo no problem.

Keep it in mind. Leon and others can vouch that I may be loud and opinionated but I 'm an honest broker and have done countless deals on the board. Would be happy to save some a few hundred bucks.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

If anyone buys one of the cheaper smaller items I will be happy to ship it to you for cost of priority mail. I already indicated to them that I will pick up in person anything I "win". Can't do for something large that will not be east to repack and ship. Card or small photo no problem.

Keep it in mind. Leon and others can vouch that I may be loud and opinionated but I 'm an honest broker and have done countless deals on the board. Would be happy to save some a few hundred bucks.

FWIW, if you pick it up for someone else, the buyer will have to pay the NY state sales tax. In some cases, shipping may actually be more cost effective than paying the NY state sales tax. For the smaller/lower cost items though, this could make sense.

[Kawika]

Almost too much hassle to even bother with but, Holy Jeez, there are some terrific items that I would love to have a shot at.