Has Anyone Sold Directly To An Auction House?

[mrreality68]

Others pretty much said it but it is better for you to sell at auction than selling to the auction.
If you sell it to the Auction house they will only give you 70% to 80% of what they perceive market value of your cards are and you send to them before you get paid.
You should you Facebook, Instagram, or this forum to find people that might want to buy your collection in whole or part.
Regardlesss good luck

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Others pretty much said it but it is better for you to sell at auction than selling to the auction.
If you sell it to the Auction house they will only give you 70% to 80% of what they perceive market value of your cards are and you send to them before you get paid.
You should you Facebook, Instagram, or this forum to find people that might want to buy your collection in whole or part.
Regardlesss good luck

Jeff,

Thanks! I'm realizing the AH is the route to go, but will still look for a direct buyer, which will be much more limited. I know an AH will give it much more exposure.

[SyrNy1960]

Ok, so let me be more specific. I'm considering selling my Alex Rodriguez 1st Career Grand Slam Bat. His 25th Grand Slam Bat sold in Heritage Auctions for $20,5000. His 1st should do well, as collectors like the early stuff, especially if part of an All-Time Record.

I've never had any experiences with an AH. However, I've heard of many bad experiences, so I'm hesitant; but I also know not all are bad. I also heard negative stories (behind the scenes) from someone who worked in an AH, which makes me less trusting. Maybe that's something I just need to get over. I know it would do well in an AH, but prefer just to make the sale and be over with it. Ah, the things we have to struggle with.

I think because I haven't traveled the waters via AH, I'm very hesitant.

Appreciate all the responses! You guys are the best!

Tony

[SyrNy1960]

Randall, thanks for the insight. It helped me decided to go in the direction of an AH. I'll see how it goes. Thanks! Much appreciated!

[Schlesinj]

As an option, you can get a cash advance from some of the auction houses and then let the market make up the difference. Clearly, they will build in the fluff they are comfortable with paying you.

They will calculate the cash advance and maybe it fits within your accepted amount plus you get upside post sale.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by Schlesinj

As an option, you can get a cash advance from some of the auction houses and then let the market make up the difference. Clearly, they will build in the fluff they are comfortable with paying you.

They will calculate the cash advance and maybe it fits within your accepted amount plus you get upside post sale.

Thanks for the guidance. Much appreciated!

[MVSNYC]

There's many great Auction Houses. I've been consigning cards & memorabilia since the 90's. Can't remember a bad experience (some items will do better than you expect, some less). Your bat sounds like a great item, and should do well. I'm assuming you have a PSA/DNA LOA for it.

For memorabilia I'd contact Goldin, Heritage, REA, and LOTG. See who will give you the best deal (possibly a cash advance, and likely some of the buyer's premium, maybe you'll get 105% of hammer?). Good luck.