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DJTed,
I think all auction catalogs and web sites (and the way auctions are run) are all basically the same. You have the gorgeous catalog, nice photography, decent descriptions, a sister site that matches the catalog and then you have the other factors. The % charged. The shipping costs. Whether or not they shipped your item in a previous auction in a timely fashion. Their customer service.
I have had issues with two auction houses (including Lelands) and both companies had the attitude: "How can we make you happy?" which I rather enjoyed. Josh was a class act in our transaction and went above and beyond what I expected.
There are certain things that rub some people the wrong way, but some people may enjoy it. For one of my friends, it's the way the photographs in the catalogs don't allign with the description. For me, it's the way something is worded.
I.E #653 Where does one begin with this humongous collection of approx. 700 single signed 8 x 10's of the rich and (sometimes not so) famous from the heights (and depths) of every major sport under the sun? With Bob Feller or Eli Grba? A seductive shot of the Williams sisters in lingerie? Arnie (signed) and Jack from the time of the JFK administration? Max Schmeling (signed) with Adolf Hitler? Kelly McPeak nearly coming out of her beach volleyball bikini going for the ball? Bad-hair college basketball coaches like Pete Gillen and Tom Penders? A signed SI cover of Icky Woods?...Or leave 'em out of order for the sports slide show of your life. Signatures and photos all NRMT, and stupefyingly eclectic.
Will I never bid on another Lelands auction? No! I would prefer a simple list of signed photos instead of the writing exercise above but you know what, It's a small pet peeve.
DJ