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Consigning with Probstein?
Any experiences here? Looking for consignment instructions and can't find anything online. Thanks
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Been a bunch of posts on this.
Very little guidance on what to do. Some folks say he’s ok and easy to deal with, albeit with terrible communications. Others say never in a million years. |
I have consigned with him in the past. I have created a list in Excel of the cards, grades, Cert # etc and included in the shipment. I also email him the Excel file listing the cards I have sent to him.
In the many cards I have consigned, only one took over a week for payment. The rest were paid within 2-3 days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
I consigned two graded cards with him. I used a 3x5 index card with my name address and phone number taped to the back. They were up for auction within a day or two of receipt. The communication is not good as I had to check the tracking number as to when they were received. I received a check about two weeks later with no explanation as the what the breakdown of sale prince and commissions etc were. Just a check in the mail. So, poor communication but I would not hesitate consigning again.
thanks, Bob |
Now that I see this post, I think I will get a few more things to send him.
Bob |
Thanks everyone for the quick replies.
Sending about $5000 in T206s and must admit that is a bit nerve-wracking. Love the page views they get but what recourse do we really have if something goes awry. Hmmm. Thanks again, Brian |
If you are worried, just send a few cards or maybe just $500 to $1,000 worth.
Bob |
Or if you're worried, maybe spread your cards around. 25 percent to Probstein, 25 percent to PWCC, 25 percent to Goodwin, the rest to Mastro.
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That would help us all sleep easier at night. |
I’m pretty sure Bill’s post was meant to be tongue in cheek.
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If you want a very viable and worry free alternative PM me for a recommendation..
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yes, I cosigned with probstein 2 months ago for the first time. it went very well. If you are interested in the process or any specifics let me know
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Sending Probstein Several T206 this week. I always just make a list of the cards. Include them with my name and contact information and never had a problem.
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Horrible. Like mentioned, has the worst communication skills ever as a seller. Hope he's a better consignor.
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Lee w/ Sterling Auctions for what it sounds like you have would be a great option as well.
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Rick gets the views, people pay up. Go for it.
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I have consigned cards to Probstein several times with no issues. Last time (earlier this year), I received an email to confirm receipt of the package I had sent containing the cards. I also received daily emails where, through a link, the status of each item being auctioned could be viewed. At the conclusion of the auctions, I received a spreadsheet in which each item was broken down to show sales price, rate and net price. Payment via check was received quickly. Just my experience...
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Thanks everyone for the perspectives and to those who reached out with helpful advice or offering their auction services. I decided to consign this first batch with REA for the upcoming Encore auction. Have always been impressed from the buy side... where I always feel like I am overpaying ;-) ... so figured I would give them a shot.
But as many point out, we are certainly lucky in that there are no shortage of great options to choose from. |
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Consigned over 500 vintage graded commons and it took nearly a month to get the money I was owed. Had list of everything and contact info. Communication was awful.
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