One major AH vs another

[irishdenny]

For a 50k Prewar Master Piece... being respectful & respected need to come with the deal, seems to be what I desire the most!

The rest boils down to may be the 5-7 AHz mentioned...

*Zero to maybe even a +percentage is Highly in order here!

[ullmandds]

I agree with much of the sentiment already voiced...Goldin for shiny shit...REA for classic vintage...Heritage, Memory Lane, Love of the game, Sterling all seem to bring strong prices. For a 50K item is that even enough to get any of the buyers premium take?

[oldjudge]

Pete—I wouldn’t consign a high value item to an auction house that does not issue a catalog. Even in today’s world, physical catalogs generate bids. As to your question, a $50k item should always get the consignor a portion of the buyers premium.

[BeanTown]

Lelands, MileHigh, SCP, and Hunt should all be in consideration as well for a 50k item. They have all been around for a long time and have history for selling large ticket items. They all put out catalogs too. I would add CleanSweep to the list if they did a smaller auction of high end items. I left PWCC off as the jury is still out on them.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

I left PWCC off as the jury is still out on them.

Would have to be a jury of dullards to take this long...

I'd go with REA and LOTG before the rest. They check all the boxes and the service is first-rate. i am not a fan of Heritage: too big. I feel like a number dealing with them.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Lelands, MileHigh, SCP, and Hunt should all be in consideration as well for a 50k item. They have all been around for a long time and have history for selling large ticket items. They all put out catalogs too. I would add CleanSweep to the list if they did a smaller auction of high end items. I left PWCC off as the jury is still out on them.

If only a real jury was involved there.

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA1LJ3blITU

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Lelands, MileHigh, SCP, and Hunt should all be in consideration as well for a 50k item. They have all been around for a long time and have history for selling large ticket items. They all put out catalogs too. I would add CleanSweep to the list if they did a smaller auction of high end items. I left PWCC off as the jury is still out on them.

I am curious as to why you didn't also include Huggins & Scott.

[Lorewalker]

Heritage used to be the only one who would have multiple cards or sets sometimes in the exact same grade but Robert Edwards the last couple of years has surpassed them by a long shot.

As far as where a 50K card goes, we will each have our list of top choices but I don't think any of them have a list of secret bidders. I think one that is known for selling 50K cards on a regular basis is imperative. And making sure they won't have another example of your card in similar grade should be agreed upon in advance.