Kudos to Hunt Auctions

[Luke]

No, that's due to it being a "350" back. Towards the end of the 350 portion of the 150-350 Series print run(s) the 350 backs got that "washed out" look to them. I think it looks cool, but most collectors prefer the bolder fronts of "150" backs.

[Rhotchkiss]

Thanks Scott. I just looked at the auction. Some really great stuff. HOWEVER:

1. They have numerous cards where they dont show a back scan -- whats up with that? For example, a T206 Demmitt Polar Bear and they dont show a scan of the back, which is the only reason anyone cares about a T206 Demmitt!

2. I dont understand the Live auction (I did read the rules). If each lot ends with a live auction, then why take/make bids between now and December 10th? Does the live auction start where the highest internet bid is? Do you need to bid during the internet portion to bid in the live portion?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

LOL, I didn't say they addressed all the issues this board always has with them. I said they got this one thing right. While I agree with most of the complaints board members voice (lack of images, unwieldiness of their web site and of their live auction format etc., this was an unusual move on their part compared to most other auction companies. I thought it warranted a positive mention.

[oldjudge]

Thanks Luke, I appreciate the education

[RedsFan1941]

when the bar has been set so low for years it’s easy to make a good impression on some people.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Not the best website, but do you really prefer the sophisticated ones selling a huge percentage of card doctor inventory?

[edhans]

Great card, but an odd-looking cut.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by edhans

Great card, but an odd-looking cut.

definitely a slight tilt to it, but at least it's consistent top and bottom are tilted but parallel.

[RedsFan1941]

hunt website has nothing to do with my opinion of them. peter you have a tendency to use broad strokes with your implications of auction houses. “sophisticated ones.” what does that mean? instead of leaving people to guess which auction houses you refer to how about being specific instead of throwing them all under the bus with your vagueness. there certainly are major auction houses who routinely sell doctored cards. just as there are ones that don’t. you seem to prefer implicating all of them.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

hunt website has nothing to do with my opinion of them. peter you have a tendency to use broad strokes with your implications of auction houses. “sophisticated ones.” what does that mean? instead of leaving people to guess which auction houses you refer to how about being specific instead of throwing them all under the bus with your vagueness. there certainly are major auction houses who routinely sell doctored cards. just as there are ones that don’t. you seem to prefer implicating all of them.

I agree. Some do, some probably do not. some do not. Sorry if I was not clear.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

when the bar has been set so low for years it’s easy to make a good impression on some people.

I guess that's a dig at me.

Their bar has been "set low" according to you, but I would say that most complaints (mine included) or more of convenience. Website is clunky, if I want more images I have to ask for them etc... But I've never had any ethical qualms with Hunt.

This particular instance was so far out of the norm in a positive direction that I thought it was worth mentioning. If we reward the companies that do business this way, with full disclosure, maybe the other ones will slowly go away?

[Goudey77]

Is it customary for auction house representatives to comment so much on other auction house companies?
I’m kind of new around here so I’m asking out of curiosity.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Goudey77

Is it customary for auction house representatives to comment so much on other auction house companies?
I’m kind of new around here so I’m asking out of curiosity.

When commenting on another company I usually try and restrict it to the positive, like the idea behind starting this thread.

When engaging in an actual dialogue with a company I strive to be fair.

I was a board member before I was an auctioneer and if I'm willing to stand behind what I say I don't see why I should refrain from sharing my opinions. I certainly wouldn't take it amiss if another auction company complimented me! And if I start a dialogue and another auction company takes issue I'd have to be pretty hypocritical to resent it as long as they were being fair.

EDIT: Oh and I'm the owner not just a representative. I would have a big problem if someone who worked for me was posting about other companies and implying that their opinions were my company's.