Let's see your RMY Auction wins!

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Since we now have a hyee ad in the RMY thread...

I don't bid in the hyee auctions, or even view them, and I have still managed to build a decent collection and I am certain that avoiding paying huge premiums for photos has not hurt my collection any. I am glad to see Rhys entering the photo auction market, and I hope he clears up a few issues and improves on what, if you believe everything you read in this forum, is an area that up to now has basically been 'owned' by a single ebay seller. That's not the case, but that's what some here would have us believe.

I would have liked to have seen Rhys begin his auctions without even mentioning previous systems or other sellers - I think his own reputation would have been sufficient for beginning this venture - but nevertheless I think he will do just fine.

Scott,
If you're referring to my post, I don't understand why you would accuse me of advertising for Henry.
Scott asked if these prices would've been the same if posted on ebay. I merely answered why I think they sell for more in RMY, HYee, REA, etc auctions. I mentioned all of the auction houses in both of the points I made and I only singled Henry out for the condition of the items he sells. I used it as an example to reinforce the point about condition affecting sale price, not as an ad telling people to go buy from him. Perhaps if you did view his auctions, you would know that his reputation in this regard isn't a secret. This goes hand in hand with his reputation for getting, what in many cases are, ridiculously high prices.
It's kind of funny that I get nailed for advertising for Henry after spending more money in a single RMY auction than I have ever spent in a single HYee auction. This followed me criticizing, in another thread, the writer of the press release about Yee and Rogers that took shots at Rhys' auction and system on the eve of his first auction ending. I think there is plenty of evidence that I like and support both parties.
Also, I never said, or implied, bidding in anyone's auction was mandatory to build a great collection. If you choose not to patronize one auctioneer or another, that is certainly your perogative. There have been many threads questioning the business practices of just about every auction house in creation. Personally, I hope no one who collects anything similar to me visits any of these auctions, so I can pay less for the stuff I want.
If you were referring to someone else, sorry for the rant.
Best,
Mark