Death of private sales for higher end cards?

[raulus]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

In a world of so many record setting prices, I think many sellers are afraid to leave money on the table. Many of the pricier cards one sees on bst just came out of an auction and are marked up by a third, so no fear there.

Peter - do you feel like the action might shift once the auction market returns to some semblance of normalcy? Assuming it ever does?

[Rhotchkiss]

Based on personal experience, private sales/purchase for higher-end cards are very much alive and well.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Based on personal experience, private sales/purchase for higher-end cards are very much alive and well.

I should say so.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by raulus

Peter - do you feel like the action might shift once the auction market returns to some semblance of normalcy? Assuming it ever does?

I would hope so, I mean maybe as a consignor you're not giving up the full 20 percent to the house because you made a deal but you're sure giving up something that you would keep in a private deal. I can still see it on truly elite cards, but on cards that are essentially commodities, not sure it's the most profitable outcome most of the time for a seller. It just seems to be reflexive for a lot of guys.