Heritage vs Robert Edward to consign

[kmac32]

Have dealt with both and no issues with either. REA was a little more personable in my oinion.

[ValKehl]

A poll would be most interesting!

FWIIW, I would choose REA over Heritage in a heartbeat. Although relatively new, LOTG would be another good choice, IMHO.
Val

[Bpm0014]

I like REA. Heritage website for auctions is most annoying and confusing. I have an account with Heritage but don't even bid anymore because their auction website is so confusing

[iowadoc77]

Probably good either way but that REA catalog. Little bit like Christmas when that comes. Poor mailman. That thing is heavy.

[BeanTown]

Website
1 Heritage
2 REA

Getting advances
Tie

Paid after conclusion of auction
1 REA
2 Heritage

Catalog pictures and descriptions
Tie

Mailing List and overall eyes that view lots
1 Heritage (many cross over customers from their other auctions)
2. REA

[Stampsfan]

I consigned a couple of items that garnered 4 figure bids, for the first time with Heritage in their November 2015 major auction. A couple of comments...
1. The communication beforehand was, to say the least, mediocre. I had to track them down a few times before we settled everything. I'm guessing my $1,500-$5,000 items were not too important, when compared to half a million dollar '52 Topps Mantle cards.
2. It took until Christmas before the mailed out the cheques; I got the cheque between Christmas and New Years. So 7-8 weeks later approximately.
3. They charged me a few hundred dollars for "authentication fees". None of this was ever discussed beforehand, and I only found out about these additional fees (not included in the 15% consignment fees) when the cheque arrived and it was documented. Frustrating, because one of the LOA's I had was directly from the 49ers; there was no need for an additional Heritage LOA that they charged me for.

Full disclosure... I have zero consignment experience with REA.

[MGHPro]

I've consigned with rea several times and never with heritage . Rea paid quickly and have very good communication ... Also no hidden fees .
Matt