Just curious / Auction catalogs

[bbcard1]

Does anyone else prefer NOT to get physical auction catalogs? I look at all the auctions online and a lot of times the catalogs go straight into the recycling.

I know in theory you can contact the auction houses and get taken off the list...but a lot of times they just don't do it. I understand. They put a lot of work into their catalogs.

[ullmandds]

I also prefer...NOT...to get these.

[tab]

My wife does NOT like for me to get them. I guess she thinks the faster she throws them in the recycling the better chance of me not making a purchase. I prefer to look online anyways.

[Casey2296]

I prefer to save a tree and save the AH the cost of sending them out, the picture resolution online is far superior to any print material. There should be an opt-out box when you sign up, would be a huge cost saving to the AH.

[Orioles1954]

As someone who works in the industry, catalogs are mainly for consignors who want to see their stuff in print. H&S has scaled down print catalogs and we even offer a $10 credit per auction to opt out.

[sb1]

I rarely open the package, except to save the box or padded envelope.

Online viewing and enlarged scans, plus search capabilities renders a catalog near useless.

[hcv123]

While I generally check out auctions first online, in most cases I often find additional items of interest by browsing the catalog. Perhaps I have too many interests!

[Leon]

For many years now catalogs have been for consignors. I very rarely look at them anymore....

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[riggs336]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

As someone who works in the industry, catalogs are mainly for consignors who want to see their stuff in print. H&S has scaled down print catalogs and we even offer a $10 credit per auction to opt out.

I opted out of print early on and have really enjoyed and appreciated those $10 credits.

[timzcardz]

Personally, as a bidder/buyer, I like the real world catalogs.

I spend all day in front of a computer, and sitting down a flipping through the pages is much more relaxing.


On the auction business side of it, the hard catalog does result in more bids from me on additional items. I do look online before the catalog arrives, but when turning the pages I often find things that interest me that I missed or just passed over online.