Consigning with Probstein?

[Andrew1975]

I have consigned cards to Probstein several times with no issues. Last time (earlier this year), I received an email to confirm receipt of the package I had sent containing the cards. I also received daily emails where, through a link, the status of each item being auctioned could be viewed. At the conclusion of the auctions, I received a spreadsheet in which each item was broken down to show sales price, rate and net price. Payment via check was received quickly. Just my experience...

[lug-nut]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

I have consigned cards to Probstein several times with no issues. Last time (earlier this year), I received an email to confirm receipt of the package I had sent containing the cards. I also received daily emails where, through a link, the status of each item being auctioned could be viewed. At the conclusion of the auctions, I received a spreadsheet in which each item was broken down to show sales price, rate and net price. Payment via check was received quickly. Just my experience...

Glad you had a good experience with him as a consignor and he probably takes that more seriously than when customer who it complaining about something already sold.

[becollie]

Thanks everyone for the perspectives and to those who reached out with helpful advice or offering their auction services. I decided to consign this first batch with REA for the upcoming Encore auction. Have always been impressed from the buy side... where I always feel like I am overpaying ;-) ... so figured I would give them a shot.

But as many point out, we are certainly lucky in that there are no shortage of great options to choose from.

[Andrew1975]

Originally Posted by lug-nut

Glad you had a good experience with him as a consignor and he probably takes that more seriously than when customer who it complaining about something already sold.

Lack of website, forms etc. is definitely a “unique” way for a business of that size to operate. Combine that with inconsistent communication (depending on the situation) and it isn’t surprising that there are such varying experiences. I’m shipping off a small consignment later this week… fingers crossed lol.

[Bubbyjoe]

Consigned over 500 vintage graded commons and it took nearly a month to get the money I was owed. Had list of everything and contact info. Communication was awful.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

Lack of website, forms etc. is definitely a “unique” way for a business of that size to operate. Combine that with inconsistent communication (depending on the situation) and it isn’t surprising that there are such varying experiences. I’m shipping off a small consignment later this week… fingers crossed lol.

After several years of buying from Rick with no problems, I now have situation with him whereby I bought a nice 1960 PSA 6.5 Mays in mid April which showed no tracking but an estimated arrival date, now passed. The matter is now with the Ebay Resolution Team who assure me the card is covered by their authentication guarantee. We will see how this is resolved.