Recommendations for Auction Houses - rare, high value cards

[Belfast1933]

I would appreciate thoughts and input from this esteemed group of collectors on your recommendation of which auction house you would suggest for the potential sale of a single, high value and (possibly) very rare pre-war card.

I have been a frequent buyer with many and have had pretty equally good service - but I don’t know which would be best when selling a high value collectible.

Before I reach out to the AH’s directly, I’d welcome input, experience and advice here -

Thanks all

Jeff

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

probably help to define "rare" and "high value" as those things can have different meanings for different people. We've sold, by my standards, some rare valuable cards, but we'd be absolutely the wrong company for a lot of cards that other people would consider to be rare and valuable.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

probably help to define "rare" and "high value" as those things can have different meanings for different people. We've sold, by my standards, some rare valuable cards, but we'd be absolutely the wrong company for a lot of cards that other people would consider to be rare and valuable.

Hi Scott -

I believe this is card will be at least $50-75k and the population figures for this card at any grade is very, very low.

It’s not my card so I probably can’t share too much more yet. Am just looking for experience Net54’ers have had.

Thx,

Jeff

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Hi Scott -

I believe this is card will be at least $50-75k and the population figures for this card at any grade is very, very low.

It’s not my card so I probably can’t share too much more yet. Am just looking for experience Net54’ers have had.

Thx,

Jeff

IMO, all the big ones are the same. Go with whoever gives you the best rate.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

IMO, all the big ones are the same. Go with whoever gives you the best rate.

Rates are an important feature. I'd also ask how they plan to promote it. Are they going to give each card a full-page spread with a fancy write-up extolling the virtues of the card and enticing collectors? Feature these pieces on the front of their glossy catalogue? Or just going to lump them all into one lot with a 1-sentence description on 1/8 of a page? Will they let you edit the write-up to fix any errors and make it sound more exciting?

[brunswickreeves]

For super rare a high value cards, a competitive AH will charge 0% seller’s fee and may actually give the seller +3-5% of the +20% buyer’s fee = +15-17% to AH.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by raulus

Rates are an important feature. I'd also ask how they plan to promote it. Are they going to give each card a full-page spread with a fancy write-up extolling the virtues of the card and enticing collectors? Feature these pieces on the front of their glossy catalogue? Or just going to lump them all into one lot with a 1-sentence description on 1/8 of a page? Will they let you edit the write-up to fix any errors and make it sound more exciting?

I totally agree with this. Number of Eyeballs are one thing but a good description and strong promotion within the auction is very important too, especially with rats items. Happy to discuss more offline.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Hi Scott -

I believe this is card will be at least $50-75k and the population figures for this card at any grade is very, very low.

It’s not my card so I probably can’t share too much more yet. Am just looking for experience Net54’ers have had.

Thx,

Jeff

well that's the top end of our range, but sometimes being at the top of a smaller auction and fully promoted can be better than buried in the middle of a massive auction. I understand you don't want to say too much yet, but if you PM me or even give me a call I'd be happy to share my thoughts even if we're not a good fit. I like to see people do well!

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

well that's the top end of our range, but sometimes being at the top of a smaller auction and fully promoted can be better than buried in the middle of a massive auction. I understand you don't want to say too much yet, but if you PM me or even give me a call I'd be happy to share my thoughts even if we're not a good fit. I like to see people do well!

I can attest to this first hand. I have won several items from Collector Connection, which lots were the #1 or #2 items in the auction, and I paid very top dollar. With Scott (Collector Connection) or Al (LOTG), who others have suggested, you will likely be treated as a/the premiere item of the auction, both will take great care to feature the item and explain why it’s so special, and both guys are top-notch.