Just curious / Auction catalogs

[ullmandds]

I also prefer...NOT...to get these.

[tab]

My wife does NOT like for me to get them. I guess she thinks the faster she throws them in the recycling the better chance of me not making a purchase. I prefer to look online anyways.

[Casey2296]

I prefer to save a tree and save the AH the cost of sending them out, the picture resolution online is far superior to any print material. There should be an opt-out box when you sign up, would be a huge cost saving to the AH.

[Orioles1954]

As someone who works in the industry, catalogs are mainly for consignors who want to see their stuff in print. H&S has scaled down print catalogs and we even offer a $10 credit per auction to opt out.

[sb1]

I rarely open the package, except to save the box or padded envelope.

Online viewing and enlarged scans, plus search capabilities renders a catalog near useless.

[hcv123]

While I generally check out auctions first online, in most cases I often find additional items of interest by browsing the catalog. Perhaps I have too many interests!

[Leon]

For many years now catalogs have been for consignors. I very rarely look at them anymore....

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[Shoeless Moe]

I've been asking the moron at Mile High Auctions for the past few years every time a catalog is sent to remove me from the mailing list.

I'm starting to think he just doesn't know how to do that, but rather then ask somebody he keeps just keeps sending them and they go right in the trash.

[nineunder71]

I would like to know what one of these things total cost to print and send is? And if the AH sees a profitable return for this form of marketing? My guess is they Do Not, would love to see internal analytics for this

[riggs336]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

As someone who works in the industry, catalogs are mainly for consignors who want to see their stuff in print. H&S has scaled down print catalogs and we even offer a $10 credit per auction to opt out.

I opted out of print early on and have really enjoyed and appreciated those $10 credits.

[timzcardz]

Personally, as a bidder/buyer, I like the real world catalogs.

I spend all day in front of a computer, and sitting down a flipping through the pages is much more relaxing.


On the auction business side of it, the hard catalog does result in more bids from me on additional items. I do look online before the catalog arrives, but when turning the pages I often find things that interest me that I missed or just passed over online.

[Republicaninmass]

Of all the ridiculous gripes on the forum, this one takes the cake!


Congrats, maybe go shake your fist at some clouds?


When the servers get hacked and all the information is lost, good luck with any research