Should a TPG run its own auctions?

[4815162342]

I received an email from Beckett advertising their auction, then I found Rich's thread. I'm just wondering what the board thinks about this.

[bn2cardz]

I would say that a TPG should not be selling their own stuff, BUT Beckett grading isn't selling their own stuff. Beckett auctions is selling other people's stuff based off consignments. The auction is not just BGS graded cards, it has a lot of raw stuff and in quick look I even saw a PSA card.

I do understand how it can become a conflict of interest so for that reason I am undecided.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I would say that a TPG should not be selling their own stuff, BUT Beckett grading isn't selling their own stuff. Beckett auctions is selling other people's stuff based off consignments. The auction is not just BGS graded cards, it has a lot of raw stuff and in quick look I even saw a PSA card.

I do understand how it can become a conflict of interest so for that reason I am undecided.

Straight consignments already graded would be fine. Raw ones that become Beckett graded and then get sold could be (at least) a perception issue. The higher the grade the more Beckett will get in commission. (due to higher value)

[MW1]

MEARS also fits into this category.

[ullmandds]

Hells no!

[Gamebits]

I don't see why not, you just need to bid the maximum you are willing to pay for a card, so who cares if the seller also graded the card and if there are a little bit of shilling too.