Live Auctions on the Front Page....

[Leon]

I have been thinking about trying something but want to solicit feedback before I do it . It could add some flavor and a little excitement to the forum. But maybe I am off base. It wouldn't be the first time.

I am considering allowing live auction threads on the front page. But to do them there has to be some parameters so as not to inundate the front page. Here is a start ....

Pre War card
$1000 minimum value?
$100 starting price and no reserve?
5 day limit?

I am possibly willing to give it a try first just to see what it does.....
Maybe I am off base but if someone has a 1k-2k card, what are the chances it falls through the cracks? It's just an idea.....?
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[Jcosta19]

I like the idea in general.
I've seen lots of Facebook pages for other collectibles that have an interesting auction format.

The auction ends 24hrs after the last bid instead of at a set time where sniping and confusion over times zones, end time, etc can complicate things.

So everyone gets a chance to bid at their pace and the sniping is eliminated allowing for more back and forth.

Just an idea.
I like the minimum value requirement so it doesn't get overcrowded.

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[edjs]

Man, people can’t remember the name rule or realize WW2 ended in 1945. Those rules are way too complicated. 🤪

[tiger8mush]

Perhaps:
- run 1 auction per week
- auction starts on Monday night and ends Sunday night
- auction thread is pinned at the top of the home page

You manage the waiting list for future potential auction submittals - no one goes twice till everyone had a chance to go once?

[Golfcollector]

Awesome idea Leon.

Couple of thoughts

- Minimum start price of $100 seems like a good place as still allows for some cards that are not well above a lot of budgets

- I also like the idea of if no bids after xxx amount of time then lot is closed

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Golfcollector

Awesome idea Leon.

Couple of thoughts

- Minimum start price of $100 seems like a good place as still allows for some cards that are not well above a lot of budgets

- I also like the idea of if no bids after xxx amount of time then lot is closed

Good thoughts so far by everyone.
I don't think there is any way that a 100 dollar card makes the cut. Maybe 500 but not less. That would be way too many cards. And the cards HAVE to sell and they will with a low enough starting bid and a high enough value. I don't want any cards doing this live auction to not sell.
Limiting to maybe 2 open at a time...or even just 1 is a thought...
Keep the thoughts coming....

and yes, Ed, we can say it will be for WWII cards and older

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[Yoda]

I think it is a terrific idea and might give the bid AH's something to think about. But I wonder how you are going to cover your costs by hosting it. A 20% buyers' premium might be discouraging to a lot of folks.

[edjs]

Originally Posted by Leon

and yes, Ed, we can say it will be for WWII cards and older

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That didn’t last long. 🤔. It’s almost as if I could see the future.