Something I think is telling when people post about their talks with AHs regarding consignments is how they describe those consignments. Almost always on 54, that reference is in dollars.
"I had a $75,000 consignment ... "
I think intelligent consignors realize it's not just about estimated value but also the specifics of the item. A single $75K card is not that same as a 660-card partially graded set or a collection of 100 vintage photos valued at $75K.
I think many people disregard the time, money and effort that go in to selling sets and lots of memorabilia as "the cost of doing business" and that the AH should just absorb those extra costs. It's probably a reason many of those people have never successfully run a business.
Much easier and satisfying to describe the AHs as greedy pigs.
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