WOW! Another honest Auction House! Goldin Auctions

[Leon]

Ken and team run a very good auction. I am not sure there is an auction house trying any harder than they are to do good business. Unfortunately there really wasn't anything for me last night, as I am only looking for a few very esoteric things right now, but I wouldn't hesitate leaving an up to bid with them.

[drcy]

Being dishonest can be good for short term profit, but being honest is good for longterm business. Even if you are naturally a weasel (I use 'you' in the general sense), it's good auction house practice these days to be honest. As someone said to me about an eBay seller, "He's only being honest now because he thinks there's profit in it."

I've read positive comments about Goldin Auctions, about how the do their homework and address questions.

[whiteymet]

Hi All:

I had a different experience than Dan. It may be my fault, not sure.

I was high bidder on an item at 1 AM. I was ready for bed and thought I would just up my bid one increment before I went to bed. I did so and for some reason I was STILL the high bidder but at $25 MORE!

What did I do wrong? I won the item but I should have it at the lower bid in my eyes. There was no reserve that I am aware of.

Is there a different way to leave a ceiling bid? I recall now seeing two different places to put your bid, but being 1 AM and already drowsy I clicked on the upper box.

Did I blow it or did the GA software?

Fred

[bobbyw8469]

There is usually two different ways to bid. One way increases just your max bid, the second way moves your bid up to whatever number you state. Sounds like you accidentally did the latter.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hi All:

I had a different experience than Dan. It may be my fault, not sure.

I was high bidder on an item at 1 AM. I was ready for bed and thought I would just up my bid one increment before I went to bed. I did so and for some reason I was STILL the high bidder but at $25 MORE!

What did I do wrong? I won the item but I should have it at the lower bid in my eyes. There was no reserve that I am aware of.

Is there a different way to leave a ceiling bid? I recall now seeing two different places to put your bid, but being 1 AM and already drowsy I clicked on the upper box.

Did I blow it or did the GA software?

Fred

Sounds like you placed a "straight" bid as opposed to a "max" bid. I've screwed that up several times in the past!

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Sounds like you placed a "straight" bid as opposed to a "max" bid. I've screwed that up several times in the past!

Agreed..I have done it by mistake as well.

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Sounds like you placed a "straight" bid as opposed to a "max" bid. I've screwed that up several times in the past!

Yeah, probably!!

Bob Freedman who runs GA software has contacted me. I am sure he can help me out and rectify the situation.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Yeah, probably!!

Bob Freedman who runs GA software has contacted me. I am sure he can help me out and rectify the situation.

Oh I am sure he can.

[kengoldin]

Hi whiteymet and that you for bidding.
There are two buttons with bids. Top one is " straight bid" bottom is " max bid"
This is standard for all auctions running on simple auction software , which is the majority I think.
It looks like you hit "straight bid" twice instead of max bid from your story

Email me your first and last name at ken@goldinauctions.com
I will do something for you to correct your mis click without hurting the consignor or effecting " sold price" so no one gets negatively impacted.
Thank you for participating!
Ken goldin

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by kengoldin

Hi whiteymet and that you for bidding.
There are two buttons with bids. Top one is " straight bid" bottom is " max bid"
This is standard for all auctions running on simple auction software , which is the majority I think.
It looks like you hit "straight bid" twice instead of max bid from your story

Email me your first and last name at ken@goldinauctions.com
I will do something for you to correct your mis click without hurting the consignor or effecting " sold price" so no one gets negatively impacted.
Thank you for participating!
Ken goldin

If THAT'S not service, I don't know what is!

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by kengoldin

Hi whiteymet and that you for bidding.
There are two buttons with bids. Top one is " straight bid" bottom is " max bid"
This is standard for all auctions running on simple auction software , which is the majority I think.
It looks like you hit "straight bid" twice instead of max bid from your story

Email me your first and last name at ken@goldinauctions.com
I will do something for you to correct your mis click without hurting the consignor or effecting " sold price" so no one gets negatively impacted.
Thank you for participating!
Ken goldin

Just a follow up on my goof of hitting the wrong button when bidding and having my bid increased while winning the lot.

Both Bob and Ken contacted me and resolved the issue to my satisfaction. I am local to Ken, so I drove over yesterday and picked it up and paid the lower of my bids. Thanks, Ken!

Met Ken and he asked if I was the NET54 guy? I said yes. But we all know that Leon is REALLY the Net54 guy!!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Sounds like you placed a "straight" bid as opposed to a "max" bid. I've screwed that up several times in the past!

Same here I still haven't gotten used to some auction house software, where I've gone to bed thinking I had placed a ceiling bid, but it only took the straight bid part of my entry. If the software was written a little better, everyone would be making more 'honest' money.

[queencitysportscards]

Originally Posted by Leon

Ken and team run a very good auction. I am not sure there is an auction house trying any harder than they are to do good business. Unfortunately there really wasn't anything for me last night, as I am only looking for a few very esoteric things right now, but I wouldn't hesitate leaving an up to bid with them.

I can tell you as a registered bidder they sure did do everything. Personally had people call me and multiple emails. Have to respect their service. I hope it was a good auction for them and their consignors.