[JustinD]

Personally, I liked watching for the views of the actual collection rooms that people put together. I can really appreciate the effort and love in those displays.

However, I come away from the show more unlikely than ever to consign with Goldin simply because of the pure sales angle and complete lack of basic knowledge of what these guys are there to discuss.

If you sent the cast of Jersey Shore to my house to convince me they have the expertise to sell my collection I am simply going the other way. I know too many auction houses with staff that have a near similar knowledge base as myself and a love for it.

I watched the episode with the drum museum and that both guys came in and did a full greeting wearing the cheesiest IROC driving sunglasses was pure nails on a chalkboard.

While they are attempting to slide into Heritage's pop culture market, the lack of knowledge expressed was not what will win a consignment. Going in and being able to speak on the items is necessary...hire experts or contract one specific for the collection to come along. The Star Wars scene was as scripted as the research the Pawn Stars do before a take.

The final straw was what they took that ridiculous Jet Limo in on. Two minutes of research will tell you they have been trying to sell for years and consistently no-sold every time. At the price they promised they better have a drunk Rick Ross on speed dial because it's the only person on earth that is a buyer for that, lol. It was no wonder that I didn't even get a bid in the fall auction, it's maybe worth 35k on the best day.