Watching Christies

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You guys state side likely don't see the same shipping fees as I do, in fact, I can almost guarantee you don't.

This Mays, not that I'm in the market, is currently at $1,186.00 and already shipping is almost $200.00 dollars!!

And some wonder why I won't purchase from those who use Global shipping.

That aside, which is hard to believe, Christie's is still cheaper than E-Bay's Global shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142163180343...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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For comparison, I won an item in Leland's last night, an oversize 22" X 28" and approximately $2,500 value. I had my invoice within an hour of auction closing and my shipping cost is $45.00. Can't beat that!

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I am sure shipping is a product of the fact that people use Christie's all the time for items worth a hell of a lot more the $1,000 or $10,000. I don't think I'd want an original Andy Warhol shipped to me for for $159.00. They are not going to revamp their shipping department to deal with one auction.

I think they charge tax on all sales out of NY and other states regardless of how it is shipped or picked up. I picked up 2 items and they charged tax. All was forgiven though because their free coffee bar in the lobby was open.

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Steve:

Their policy is items picked up in person at their sales charge that state's sales tax. For all others that have their items shipped to them, sales tax or not depends on whether Christie's has a presence in your particular state. If they do, you pay tax, if they don't, you don't pay tax.