h_yee auctions

[Forever Young]

I find it interesting that the creator of this thread is not a Photo guy and offers no specific examples. Why would you admit to posting negatively about someone every time the auction comes up and then admit you know nothing about most of the items in it? I agree that we are all entitled to our opinion but can we at least act responsibly? Especially on New Years??

I wanted to give my personal experience with Hyee. I both consign and buy from Henry. I spent damn near 4k on a photo a year or two ago and never thought it was shilled. This auction, I had one Mantle photo exceed 1k(oversize) but had a Clemente photo bring less than I originally paid(oversized). I purchased one photo for 6 dollars(George Brett original Malcolm Emmons). Needless to say, I didn't suspect shilling on my win. If you cannot believe how great the prices are, consign and find out. I promise you will not be disappointed with how you are treated as Henry is class all the way. All in all, I come out ahead on the photos I have sold that hit big that make up for the ones that slip through the cracks(as in every auction). I still remember the first time I spoke to Henry..he said "Ben, don't worry about a thing..I will take care of everyhing". Which, to me, means seemless and no stress...and he was right. My purchased items and commission checks are NEVER delayed. He also returns every call/email and offers honest opinions.
The fact is, Henry lists quality items that are rare(i.e. photos and pins to name a couple). There is no price guide that I know of for photos and one that is worth a damn but pretty dated for pins. Being a collector of both, I know that prices can range all over the board. There are high end collectors who have deep pockets that have refined tastes for quality. They most likely do not have time to search ebay everyday or the patience to deal with people they do no know and/or trust. Maybe it is an image they fall in love with/that they have never seen or a pinback that is minty...
Why is it so odd that they might go for twice or thrice as much as a similar photo or a pinback not as nice?
I believe Henry caters to loyal, refined collectors who appreciate quality and service. And I also think he uses Ebay's software/marketing brilliantly as I always know when an auction is coming based on email blasts to all 3 of my accounts. I truly believe he would also do "the right thing" if there was a problem. I find it interesting there is no specific example posted otherwise as there normally is on other auction house threads.

In closing, reading this thread was initially very discouraging to me as Henry is one of the good guys in a hobby where there is a lot of garbage. If we are all into improving our hobby, why would we crap in the sink?