PWCC Boggles the Mind. New Auctions

[oldjudge]

I have no problem with auction houses who produce a nice catalog charging a 20% buyers premium. Catalog production and mailing costs are high. I do have a problem with on line auctions charging that. Again, does it affect my bids-no. I just somehow find it offensive.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I have no problem with auction houses who produce a nice catalog charging a 20% buyers premium. Catalog production and mailing costs are high. I do have a problem with on line auctions charging that. Again, does it affect my bids-no. I just somehow find it offensive.

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I have no problem with auction houses who produce a nice catalog charging a 20% buyers premium. Catalog production and mailing costs are high. I do have a problem with on line auctions charging that. Again, does it affect my bids-no. I just somehow find it offensive.

Again, it only affects consignors, and if they thought it was too high they would vote with their feet.

[1954 topps]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I have no problem with auction houses who produce a nice catalog charging a 20% buyers premium. Catalog production and mailing costs are high. I do have a problem with on line auctions charging that. Again, does it affect my bids-no. I just somehow find it offensive.

My thoughts exactly, Memory Lane, Heritage Auctions, REA send out some amazing catalogs, many I keep for reference material. 20% for a front and back scan and an often recycled card description, that is a rip-off and they’ll likely lose consignments. I’m seeing Heritage pick up market share lately on vintage. Anyone else noticing that trend?