And let the games begin - REA is underway!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by conor912

Being a midgrade collector, I am often frustrated by the fact that most single cards in auctions are either five figure low grade cards or PSA 8 or better. But the fact is, there's just not enough money to be made in fees to make it worth it for the AH's to do a beater auction.

There are many smaller and mid size auctions that do not meet that description at all.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There are many smaller and mid size auctions that do not meet that description at all.

Sorry, I wasn't clear. "That I need" should have come after "cards".

[Jewish-collector]

REA has to split their stuff into 2 auctions per year, so each auction will not be as good as their Spring auction had been when they only did that one auction.

I still can't figure out how the hell collectors (regardless of how large their collecting budget is) keep tract all of these auction houses' auctions, catalogs, closing dates, etc,...

ZenPop -
I can't afford much either, but luckily there are plenty of low end auction houses, where a poor slob like myself can get nice low end stuff.

Collectibles Auctions in Irwin, PA
Andy Sandler All Sports Auctions in Kingston, NY
Hakes Collectibles (wide range of realized prices)
Hunt's monthly auctions