BCB Auction now open for bidding

[BCBAUCTION]

Hello Net54Baseball members,

Hope everyone had a healthy summer.

1) My fall auction is now up and open for viewing, registering and bidding. www.bcbauction.com is the site. Only 11% buyers premium for this auction, lowest in the hobby!

2) My new sports collectibles/entertainment radio show airs on www.kcaaradio.com/friday.html Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun, conversation/topic when I mention the call in tel. # during the program.

Hope you all find items of interest in this auction.

Sincerely- Brian Cataquet Baseball

[BobbyVCP]

May I ask a question?

Why do you state NM values for cards that are beaters and may be lucky to get a grade for a SGC 10?

[BCBAUCTION]

Hi Bobby,

Because I feel that if a card has a significant book value (like $5,000) it is important to state it (notice I say Nm value) so collectors can use it as a "referencing point" for how much they want to pay for the actual card being sold, even if it is in lower grade.

Also for collectors that don't have a price guide on hand, it is simply a "referencing point" to show and state how valuable the card is in it's original form.

Thanks for the question? BCB Auctions

[T206Collector]

I think the question was rhetorical and meant to point out that by putting NM values next to beater cards that the collecting public might be misled. The same is, of course, true of auction estimates and, frankly, any attempt to provide a target or range for a given card, other than, say, minimum bid.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

I think the question was rhetorical and meant to point out that by putting NM values next to beater cards that the collecting public might be misled. The same is, of course, true of auction estimates and, frankly, any attempt to provide a target or range for a given card, other than, say, minimum bid.

I disagree. I see no problem in pointing out the NM prices as many collectors still go by a percentage of NM when valuing something. Also, in todays shill-laden world I don't think it's any different than quoting a previous sale (which I have done, myself) since who knows if it was legit or not? As I always say, give me big front and back scans and I can handle the rest.

Good luck with the auction, Brian.....

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Leon

I disagree. I see no problem in pointing out the NM prices as many collectors still go by a percentage of NM when valuing something.

I should have been more neutral in my post -- I also see no problem in pointing this out. I just wanted to cut to the chase faster.

[BobbyVCP]

Thanks for the reply.

[BCBAUCTION]

Hi Folks,

Nothing to be mislead as it states it all clearly in the actual description below

"[I]A card which is valued at $5,000.00 in Nm when found and in lower grade Vg, it has an Est. Value of $1,300.00, which shows you just how valuable & desirable this card is (which is the point I am trying to make)

Thanks Guys! BcB

Is it me or is every card that is bid on go up in $5 increments??? Maybe for higher $ cards like the Cobb but come on.

[canjond]

Just for the record, I've bid in Brian's auctions in the past and had other dealings with him outside of his auctions. He's always been on the up and up with me and a pleasure to deal with.

[Mrc32]

Originally Posted by canjond

Just for the record, I've bid in Brian's auctions in the past and had other dealings with him outside of his auctions. He's always been on the up and up with me and a pleasure to deal with.

Well, since you brought it up.... I won some items from this seller on ebay a few years back, that were way overgraded at best. When they arrived had a ton of writing on the back, which was not disclosed. I asked for a refund and was denied. Worst transaction I have ever had on ebay.

Caveat Emptor

[BCBAUCTION]

Hello PUP6913 & others wondering,

I am glad you brought that up. I noticed that yesterday as well. I am on the phone with my computer Auction tech person and he had the "Default Settings" set at $5 increments for his other clients which also ended up with my Auction.

He is trying to correct that now and hopefully have everything corrected with all lots at 10% increments above the current bid. Thanks for bringing that up.

I will get back to all when hopefully is all fixed. Regards BcB

[BCBAUCTION]

All increments have been corrected by my computer guy. All increments are at 10%

Best to all- Brian C.

[BCBAUCTION]

Hi Mrc32,

Sorry that happened. Don't recall that. At BcB Auctions, All I care about is the service to my customers more that the "Dollar Figure". We will try to please you or work with you at Bcb Auctions as best we can- Happy Collecting!

[JamesGallo]

Originally Posted by BCBAUCTION

Hi Mrc32,

Sorry that happened. Don't recall that. At BcB Auctions, All I care about is the service to my customers more that the "Dollar Figure". We will try to please you or work with you at Bcb Auctions as best we can- Happy Collecting!

And yet just like in his last auction he does not address another trimmed card. The one in the last auction I had sold in an SGC authentic holder BCB sold it raw. Granted I don't know when or who removed it from the holder but it was obviously trimmed. I emailed Brian several times about the card and never got a response.

Now I see this Sweeney and I think well hell the guy just sells trimmed cards and doesn't mention it. IMO this is enough to stay away from his auctions.

James G