PWCC cold calling

[parkplace33]

So this is new… two collectors I know got cold calls from pwcc recently asking if they wanted information about their business model.

Anyone else get phone calls like this in recent days?

[G1911]

No, but I wish they would call me.

[raulus]

Not quite. I did get an email eagerly offering terms for purchases from their premier monthly auction. Basically wanted to give me a couple of months to pay for my purchases. Interest free!!

[Bobbycee]

I did get a call from PWCC recently about using them for submissions. I had recently sent some cards to REA for their 2 most recent auctions. I guess every bit of our decision making gets shared with everyone else now.

[babraham]

I got a call a few weeks ago asking if I had anything for submissions or wanted to take advantage of their vault.
I've only purchased from PWCC once (last year in an auction), so I thought that was odd.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Bobbycee

I did get a call from PWCC recently about using them for submissions. I had recently sent some cards to REA for their 2 most recent auctions. I guess every bit of our decision making gets shared with everyone else now.

I would almost flat out guarantee that one auction company is not sharing their info with a competitor.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I would almost flat out guarantee that one auction company is not sharing their info with a competitor.

+1

With at least one exception: Auction Houses will share info on non-payers and consignors and bidders who commit malfeasance (as they should)

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

+1

With at least one exception: Auction Houses will share info on non-payers and consignors and bidders who commit malfeasance (as they should)

I will flat out guarantee that happens

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

+1

With at least one exception: Auction Houses will share info on non-payers and consignors and bidders who commit malfeasance (as they should)

That might eliminate a good chunk of the "business model" discussed earlier or they would still be on eBay.

[Leon]

In general, I don't mind cold calls from AH's. (ok guys, please don't all call at once ).
It's not a great job and I respect people who work. I can't say I have ever done anything with a hobby cold call, but I don't mind them. It shows the AH is out looking for business. Nothing wrong with that.
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[BRoberts]

Originally Posted by Bobbycee

I did get a call from PWCC recently about using them for submissions. I had recently sent some cards to REA for their 2 most recent auctions. I guess every bit of our decision making gets shared with everyone else now.

You really think someone from REA pointed PWCC in your direction? Lol.

[sportscardpete]

Originally Posted by BRoberts

You really think someone from REA pointed PWCC in your direction? Lol.

Exactly what I thought. Makes zero sense.

[mrreality68]

My guess is they are just getting more aggressive trying to get new business or expanded business from the customer active/inactive from their data base from there days at eBay, their existing platform or however they got/bought a data list

[npa589]

I received a couple of calls & follow-up emails a couple months or so ago.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

My guess is they are just getting more aggressive trying to get new business or expanded business from the customer active/inactive from their data base from there days at eBay, their existing platform or however they got/bought a data list

^^THIS^^ Even most websites that say they don't sell email lists do. I am a member of a forum that I only used that email and mailing address to sign up for. Yet somehow Goldin and others ended up with both.

Personally I hate the calls and constant emails from AHs, especially the calls. One sends out so many emails I recently blocked them and I like the AH and its owner.

[Johnny630]

Sounds like they are a little concerned about not getting as many quality consignments.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Sounds like they are a little concerned about not getting as many quality consignments.

ding ding ding!

[pokerplyr80]

I get calls from iconic auctions all the time. Automated messages. I don't remember signing up or bidding with them. I've bid on many pwcc auctions and consigned but never got a cold call from them or any other AH aside from iconic.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I get calls from iconic auctions all the time. Automated messages. I don't remember signing up or bidding with them. I've bid on many pwcc auctions and consigned but never got a cold call from them or any other AH aside from iconic.

Agreed. Jeff from Iconic. I don't believe I have ever made a purchase from them, but get calls quite often.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Agreed. Jeff from Iconic. I don't believe I have ever made a purchase from them, but get calls quite often.

I.blocked them, now they call from a private number

[bobbyw8469]

I got a POS $20 Cricket phone from 5 years ago running on 4G. When you lose calling/internet capability whenever you enter a large building, it makes life a lot peaceful. Harder to look up comps at a show, but that's the tradeoff.

[tschock]

My simple solution is I almost never answer my phone if the call is from a number I don't know*. If the caller feels it is important, they will leave a message. To me, no message left means it is not important (and I really don't care if the caller thinks it is). If it is really important and urgent, they will likely call back in a short amount of time.

* Sometimes I will answer if I'm not too busy and want to mess with the 'house hunters' that want to buy properties you may or may not own (among other annoyances).

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by tschock

My simple solution is I almost never answer my phone if the call is from a number I don't know*. If the caller feels it is important, they will leave a message. To me, no message left means it is not important (and I really don't care if the caller thinks it is). If it is really important and urgent, they will likely call back in a short amount of time.

* Sometimes I will answer if I'm not too busy and want to mess with the 'house hunters' that want to buy properties you may or may not own (among other annoyances).

I often don't answer when I DO know the caller LOL.

[tschock]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I often don't answer when I DO know the caller LOL.

Of course. Don't you have your contacts in your phone? I'm talking personal cell phones now, which is not such a novel accessory anymore. Obviously business phones and landlines are a different story. But to your post, when I read it I hear the Dos XX man in my head. LOL

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by tschock

Of course. Don't you have your contacts in your phone? I'm talking personal cell phones now, which is not such a novel accessory anymore. Obviously business phones and landlines are a different story. But to your post, when I read it I hear the Dos XX man in my head. LOL

"I don't answer the phone often, but when I do, it damn sure ain't a cold call from PWCC."