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Old 10-07-2011, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by E93 View Post
I wonder if the auction houses all recruit volunteers to do packing and shipping so they have no expense there.
JimB
Jim, shipping is supposed to be just that - shipping. Auction houses charge 15% - 20% premiums on top of the selling fee, and I would think any operational expenses should be coming from premiums, commissions, etc. - NOT from overcharging for shipping.
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