Consignment question

[Musashi]

Typically it is up to the consignor, and your options should be in your contract. Always read your contract carefully - while most collectibles auction houses will offer the option return or try again (whether by rerunning or other arrangement), it's not unusual for a general auctioneer to keep items that don't sell - but again that is not typical for AH's specializing in collectibles.

In our case, most consignors opt for re-run

[pasadenaredsoxfan]

Thanks folks, this helps my peace of mind. I saw the PWCC rules and got a little spooked. Seems like that is the exception!

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by pasadenaredsoxfan

Thanks folks, this helps my peace of mind. I saw the PWCC rules and got a little spooked. Seems like that is the exception!

It's probably worth pointing out that this is only for cards worth $10 or less. They don't keep high value items. If your card can't get a bid for $9.99 starting price, then they keep it as the listing fee. If it's a premiere auction and it doesn't get an opening bid of $2500 or something like that, they're not keeping your card.

[Leon]

That would be kind of harsh. I have seen all of the scenarios mentioned for items not sold, and then some.

Originally Posted by Snowman

It's probably worth pointing out that this is only for cards worth $10 or less. They don't keep high value items. If your card can't get a bid for $9.99 starting price, then they keep it as the listing fee. If it's a premiere auction and it doesn't get an opening bid of $2500 or something like that, they're not keeping your card.