Christie's Baseball Auction Closing Procedures

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by JamesGallo

I didn't even know they still did sports auctions so there is that.

I think these big two auction houses have once again taken notice of the pop culture side of things getting back to some of the type of things they did in the 1990s.

James G

AFAIK, all of the items in these last two auctions for Christie's have been from a single owner. I am not sure how much, if any, of his collection is left, but I do not think that Christie's will be doing any more sports memorabilia sales when they are finished with it.

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

AFAIK, all of the items in these last two auctions for Christie's have been from a single owner. I am not sure how much, if any, of his collection is left, but I do not think that Christie's will be doing any more sports memorabilia sales when they are finished with it.

Did anyone notice there are duplicate lots in this auction which were sold during the live auction? Plus some of the lots Christies owns and some lots are privately owned. I was outbid on lots during their live auction and now they are back up for the Enet auction???? Wonder what happened there?!?!

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Did anyone notice there are duplicate lots in this auction which were sold during the live auction? Plus some of the lots Christies owns and some lots are privately owned. I was outbid on lots during their live auction and now they are back up for the Enet auction???? Wonder what happened there?!?!

I believe that a few of the bidders reneged on their bids, so they are running those items again.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

I believe that a few of the bidders reneged on their bids, so they are running those items again.

Probably due to unexpected high shipping charges.

Brian

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

I believe that a few of the bidders reneged on their bids, so they are running those items again.

+1. Christies rarely has Sport Auctions. Would like to know how they pre qualify bidders and then what limit they allow new bidders and bidders who have never done business with them to have.

[NATCARD]

I registered today. instant approval. Do not see credit limit in my account anywhere.

[WillowGrove]

Christie's posted in some lots that 'this item is from a private collector', or language to that effect.

[prestigecollectibles]

I contacted Christie's about shipping and got this response.

Please be advised that Christie’s offers bespoke shipping for all purchased lots. The costs are inclusive of the handling, packaging, and shipping by fine art handlers.

Estimated $1786.42 shipping for a lot of 96 photos.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

AFAIK, all of the items in these last two auctions for Christie's have been from a single owner. I am not sure how much, if any, of his collection is left, but I do not think that Christie's will be doing any more sports memorabilia sales when they are finished with it.

Hey Kevin, I know of at least one item at Christies that was purchased in the most recent REA auction.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Hey Kevin, I know of at least one item at Christies that was purchased in the most recent REA auction.

Greg - Wow that is really interesting. Totally opposite of what I was told. What lot is it? PM or email me if you want.

[prewarsports]

The balance of the photography (what was not sent to Christies) has been and will continue to be offered through RMY Auctions. We began running photos from this collection at the start of the year and will be running items throughout most of 2018.