New Auction?

[whiteymet]

Did anyone get an email today about Crazy Uncle Auctions?

It says it is a company owned by collectors for collectors. The owners and directors of Crazy Uncle have been involved in some of the most significant auctions in sports collectibles history. They use their vast hobby knowledge and clientele to further enhance the experience for all collectors who make use of the Crazy Uncle Auction and The Uncle’s Attic private purchase platform.

Any idea what "collectors" are behind this new venture?

[Leon]

They are a new (appreciated) advertiser and Aaron Rothschild is working there, who is a member here, and used to work for Steiners. I don't know a whole lot about them but we'll see. Apparently they are trying to make more of a push into vintage.

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Did anyone get an email today about Crazy Uncle Auctions?

It says it is a company owned by collectors for collectors. The owners and directors of Crazy Uncle have been involved in some of the most significant auctions in sports collectibles history. They use their vast hobby knowledge and clientele to further enhance the experience for all collectors who make use of the Crazy Uncle Auction and The Uncle’s Attic private purchase platform.

Any idea what "collectors" are behind this new venture?

[bcbgcbrcb]

I just checked out their website after clicking on the link from their Net54 ad. Personally, I would like to see a lot more information under their "About Us" tab to see what kind of background and experience these people have and more info about who is actually behind the company. A street address would also be helpful (unless it's there and I missed that). Just my initial browse doesn't give me a whole lot of comfort in even registering with my own personal information on their site, too bad, because they have a couple of items that I would be interested in bidding on.

[nsaddict]

At first I thought it was a reincarnation of Candiman

[JackW]

Originally Posted by nsaddict

At first I thought it was a reincarnation of Candiman

I thought the exact same thing. Puzzling how the website provides no information about who you are dealing with. Thank you Leon for disclosing one name.

[Snapolit1]

I’ve dealt with Aaron in the past and like him a great deal. Very knowledgeable and seems wired into to the collecting community. Including his posts here. Looking forward to learning more and seeing what they have to offer.

[drcy]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I just checked out their website after clicking on the link from their Net54 ad. Personally, I would like to see a lot more information under their "About Us" tab to see what kind of background and experience these people have and more info about who is actually behind the company. A street address would also be helpful (unless it's there and I missed that). Just my initial browse doesn't give me a whole lot of comfort in even registering with my own personal information on their site, too bad, because they have a couple of items that I would be interested in bidding on.

I tend to agree that 'about us's for auctions should give more detailed background about the owners and workers. People want to know who's running the auctions and their experience and expertise. If, as Leon says, it's in part run by a former Steiner employee, that's good to know and it benefits the auction house itself for customers to know that.

But that's my opinion not a rule, and I'm not telling anyone what they have to do.

[calvindog]

Using a scanner instead of what looks like a cellphone camera, shadows included, for images of lots might engender less skepticism.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Using a scanner instead of what looks like a cellphone camera, shadows included, for images of lots might engender less skepticism.

It is just the preview up now. Maybe better pictures and some back scans will be posted before bidding starts. I certainly hope so.

Also seems strange that they would pay to advertise here but not respond to the thread.

[chalupacollects]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I just checked out their website after clicking on the link from their Net54 ad. Personally, I would like to see a lot more information under their "About Us" tab to see what kind of background and experience these people have and more info about who is actually behind the company. A street address would also be helpful (unless it's there and I missed that). Just my initial browse doesn't give me a whole lot of comfort in even registering with my own personal information on their site, too bad, because they have a couple of items that I would be interested in bidding on.

Looks like from phone number located in Yonkers NY or nearby...

[AJR]

Hi Everyone - Sorry for the delay - I have been traveling with limited access to email and internet.

Crazy Uncle Auctions is a new auction and we are very excited to be holding our first Card & Memorabilia Online Auction October 14th - November 17th at crazyuncleauctions.com

The auction will feature roughly 1000 lots of items with something for everyone!

With regard to the "About Us" Page on the website - we will be adding more information shortly.

I am the President of the company and handle all auction operations. For those of you that I do not know, I was the Senior Auction Coordinator at Steiner Auctions and have been an active collector since the 1980s. My personal collection has gone down many roads, but currently focuses on Tinker, Evers and Chance.

The owners of Crazy Uncle are a small group of elite collectors, none of whom work in the hobby. They have participated in every major auction in the hobby since the early 1990's. The principal owner is a business executive at a prominent company who prior to his professional career was a top distributor of cards for Topps and a mid-century set builder/seller - the kind you all remember from the back of the trade magazines. He has personally bought and sold nearly 3,000,000 baseball cards in his life.

We are located at 175 Varick Street in Manhattan and available to meet in the Tri-State area or at the office by appointment. We have our warehouse in White Plains, NY.

Our phone number is (914) 439 - 7105 and our email is info@crazyuncleuactions.com

I hope this answers some of the questions posted on this thread and I hope to see all of you in the auction!!

If there are any other questions feel free to reach out.

Thanks!

Aaron

[ALBB]

OK, So your our Uncle Crazy ~

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I'm not that new... Oh, wait.

[RedsFan1941]

just new to M116 Cobbs.