UPDATES!!! Big announcement... for me anyway :) List now available!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

As some of you know I am in the process of buying Birmingham Auctioneers. They have been in the live auction of sports memorabilia business since the early 80's making them one of the longest-lived auction companies in the industry.

While I intend to modernize many aspects of the company I fully intend to leave it a live only auction. I feel in this day and age there is a need (if not a crying out for) a completely transparent auction company and I feel the best way to achieve that is through a live only auction.

We currently operate the auction out of the Hershey PA area and March's auction is a very solid one with some nice t206 HOF'ers and tough backs, and complete sets from football, baseball and hockey from the 50's on up as well as the normal selection of HOF singles from all sports, autographs, etc... I personally have several lots in the auction.

But the main announcement is that we are in the process of teaming up with Joe Drelich to provide auctions for the Tuesday night Parsippany show in NJ every month, hopefully beginning in April.

Just thought I'd share this since I've already met and dealt with so many great members in my short time here and I look forward to meeting and dealing with many more! Any questions just drop me an email or a PM.

Scott

[PhillipAbbott79]

Is there anyway to view the lots online?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

The current auction isn't posted yet, but will soon be available on auctionzip.com as well as birminghamauctioneers.com. You can also sign up for our email list, just drop me a line.

[PhillipAbbott79]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

The current auction isn't posted yet, but will soon be available on auctionzip.com as well as birminghamauctioneers.com. You can also sign up for our email list, just drop me a line.

Ok. Still a little confused. So we will be able to see the lots but to bid we will have to show up in person?

[glynparson]

There are often several board members at an auction who could bid for you on an item you may be interested in. I know I have done this in the past for fellow members I know. I'd check it out on auctionzip and if there were something you were interested in maybe reach out on the board to see if you can find someone to bid for you. Like I said I've done this for a few people when Dave was still the owner.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Was brought to my attention that the photos for the auction were out of order. That should be corrected now. On a side not, I think I need to get someone to shill-post this thread up a little

[dclarkraiders]

Scott,

It was nice to meet you today. Regarding the auction, the inclusion of some higher end sets and cards was outstanding. I have attended this auction for a few years so I have a small sample size but the quality of items in this auction was a better than I have ever seen.

I would recommend that anyone within a reasonable distance to attend this auction if you have not done so previously.

Thanks for putting on a great live auction.

Best regards.

Duane Clark

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by PhillipAbbott79

Ok. Still a little confused. So we will be able to see the lots but to bid we will have to show up in person?

That is correct, you aren't confused at all. Think of online as simply a digital catalog in the old school auction world. Saves us on mailing costs since there no extra cost for reaching people who likely won't attend.

Also what Glyn said is great advice. There are a number of bidders who do just that, so if you have a buddy on the East Coast that may be the way to go. All bidders are in the room on the day of the auction which can't eliminate the possibilities of shenanigans but it certainly make things more transparent.

Oh, and PS Glyn, Dave is still the owner for a bit yet

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

OK when one person is confused you can blame them, when multiple people are confused, obviously you failed in your attempt at communication. Here goes.

This is a LIVE only auction company. There is no phone bidding and no online bidding, we don't even currently accept absentee bids directly, though you are free to send an agent to the auction to place bids on your behalf. To place a bid you have to be in the room at the time the item is auctioned. You will be able to hold the item in your hand and look at it during the preview. The auctionzip and auctioneer web addresses mentioned previously are a way of distributing our catalog while saving on print costs. We can reach many more people at FAR less cost. It does not mean that we are accepting internet bids. Those resources will be available about one month before the auction.

I thought if ANY group of people would appreciate the fact that we are trying to keep this company as transparent as humanly possible in an industry beset by doubts, questions, and even outright fraud, it would be N54.

I hope this clears up any confusion!

Thanks!

[dclarkraiders]

Scott,

Best of luck with your future endeavors.

I attend most of the Birmingham Auctions in Campbelltown and I am looking forward to some of the upgrades that were announced at the auction earlier this month.

I especially like the idea to submit autographs to a grading company for verification.

Best regards.

Duane

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

we have already started submitting higher end autographs before the auction but we will be accepting submissions for SGC of material purchased at the auction at March's sale! We are also in talks with SGC to actually come to one auction a year to accept ANY material not just auction purchases!

Thanks Duane,

Scott

[Snapolit1]

Cool. I will follow the auctions. And maybe even consign a few items along the way. Good luck.

[irv]

Good luck, Scott.

Looking forward to watching them.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

The auction list is now available for download here:

http://www.auctionzip.com/PA-Auctioneers/9580.html

it will be up on our website, in a format you don't have to download, shortly.

[PhillipAbbott79]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

The auction list is now available for download here:

http://www.auctionzip.com/PA-Auctioneers/9580.html

it will be up on our website, in a format you don't have to download, shortly.

Where are the images??

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Sorry, should've mentioned that. I am starting to upload them today, and I will be adding them over the next day or two. Thanks!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Have started to load images, keep checking back as I get more up. There are a few lots out for grading and/or authentication, will add that info to the listing as soon as I possess it. Feel free to PM me with questions and to add yourself to the email list!

[garymc]

I am a new member feeling my way around . I am retired and always looking for something to do. I live one town over from Parsippany, I will be at your auction and if I can be of any help please ask !!!!!

Highlander and Yankee collector......

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

So the first Parsippany Tuesday night PAL auction is set for May. We will be accepting items for consignment at the March 7th show. Contact me for consignment terms, or to sign up for our email list.

Also at Valley Forge March 3-5 we will have select items from our large March 11th live auction at our booth, #710, in addition to my usual, unusual, stock of items for sale!

Stop by and say hi!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

We will be accepting submissions at the March Parsippany PAL show for the May PAL Auction. We will always be accepting submissions 2 months ahead of the auction. Going to try something new, seller's commissions will be a flat $6 instead of a percentage. With this being a new auction, and live only, we thought it would help encourage possible consignors! Auction will be catalogued and promoted online as well as by email.

Feel free to PM me with any questions.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

OK images will be posted Wednesday, but got grades in on some key cards.

1954 Topps Jackie Robinson SGC 60
1914 Cracker Jack George Moriarty SGC 40 (And everyone who saw it agrees it's about the nicest damn VG ever, chime in if you saw it guys!)
T206 Lajoie Throwing SGC 20
T206 Maloney Cycle Back SGC 20
T206 Stovall Cycle Back SGC 20 (These three T206's are VERY appealing for the grades which are mainly due to some moderate back issues, check back Wed for images!)
T206 Smith (Chicago AND Boston) SGC A (trimmed)

If you have any questions don't hesitate to send me a message or post here!