Posted By:
Seth NagdemanI wanted to say thanks to all for making this another great auction.
As pointed out, the opening bids were higher in this auction than in the past. This was done to protect prices falling below a level of comfort. I regularly keep up with recent eBay auction prices and I felt that it was necessary to meet the times. Opening a $5,000 card at $900 or so (as I usually do) was a risk (at this time) for me and my consignors. I felt that the "low opening bid and let it ride" was just a little too risky.
A lot of thought went into raising the opening bids for the January auction. I am happy with the way it worked out. It will not always be that way and when the economy comes back strong the "low opening bid and let it ride" will be back.
There was a great collection of cards that came together, and congratulations to everyone that either bought or sold in the auction.
Best,
Seth