Do big auctions go forward?

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

I'm not seeing anything cheaper on Ebay and even at Crazy Uncle who just ended on Sunday.

Prices seem to be strong as ever.

Wish there would be some steals, I'm not seeing them.

So keep the auctions going!

Don't believe the CNN FEAR Mongers. Every article is doom.

This too shall pass. A complete mess yes, but it is going to level off VERY soon, maybe as soon as next week and then it will slowly get better each day.

HANG IN THERE ALL!

and keep the auctions going!!!!!!

Inspiring. From your mouth to God's ears!

[glynparson]

Scott is truly
One of the good guys and absolutely
Deserves this kind support being shown to him.

[glynparson]

I think they absolutely go forward. I have had auctions ending this week on eBay and frankly got why I expected and in the case of some more modern basketball exceeded what I hoped to get.

[Mark17]

The flip side is that, just as people are selling assets like stocks and metals to raise liquidity, more people may be motivated to sell some cards or memorabilia for the same reasons.

I have my 1965 Twins bat collection consigned to VSA for their April auction and while the prices realized might be less than what I was hoping for, if I put those proceeds into the stock market or silver or platinum, I'll be buying at prices 2/3 what they were a few weeks ago. So, it's all relative I guess.

[Buythatcard]

I think all auctions should go forward.

Since this crisis has hit, I have noticed an increase in sales. More people staying at home and bidding online.

If one online auction closes, I am sure the bidders will find another place to bid.

[Bicem]

Bidders: Auctions should run, we need something to do and prices might be cheap.
Consignors: Move out the auctions so that I don't get killed on my items.
Other consignors: Have the auctions, I need the money.

[sb1]

My next auction will open right in the midst of all of this on Monday March 30th with nearly 700 lots and I don't expect to miss a beat. There are hundreds and hundreds of nice pre-war cards from several better sets that I predict will show the current market to be very stable, if not stronger than usual.

Also included will be a large amount of older dealers/collectors material(Lots of autographs and memorabilia) with very low opening bids which should give everyone sitting at home with no shows to go to a chance to search for the needle in the hay stack.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Scott is truly
One of the good guys and absolutely
Deserves this kind support being shown to him.

Glyn, I agree with you 100%, and IMHO, Scott is "as honest as the day is long."