New(ish) member intro and question

[Casey2296]

Welcome to the forum Jason.

[BioCRN]

For most auction houses the references are a lot more informal and less strict of a process than it might seem. If you start bidding on big money items they may check a bit closer. PWCC and Ebay are 2 of the quickest/easiest places to gain references.

Also, don't forget that when you're bidding the "buyer's premium" (usually around 20%) isn't included in your bid on at most auction houses.

Also also, if you win items of mixed sizes some auction houses will ship them separately and you'll be paying multiple shipping fees rather than saving on combined shipping.

Also also also, some will charge sales tax, some won't. For most, you can find which do and don't based on your state in their FAQ/rules.

[JasonB24]

I appreciate all this advice so much. I have begun to try and pare down a want list for the National (I know I won't get everything, that's unrealistic) but I do want to start the projects I have and mind and I'm sure I'll get distracted by everything there and will pick up something I wasn't intending. For those that have gone, what would you say about the pre-war to vintage ratio?

[JollyElm]

Just keep in mind what 'The National' is generally like...

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(Oh, welcome to the site!!)

[Leon]

Originally Posted by JasonB24

I appreciate all this advice so much. I have begun to try and pare down a want list for the National (I know I won't get everything, that's unrealistic) but I do want to start the projects I have and mind and I'm sure I'll get distracted by everything there and will pick up something I wasn't intending. For those that have gone, what would you say about the pre-war to vintage ratio?

I don't know about ratio of pre war to vintage but there will be more pre-war at the National than anywhere else during the year, by a longshot. And welcome to the forum. Good luck!
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[JasonB24]

Originally Posted by Leon

I don't know about ratio of pre war to vintage but there will be more pre-war at the National than anywhere else during the year, by a longshot. And welcome to the forum. Good luck!
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Thanks Leon. I will be posting more often as I learn more for sure! Excited for the National, I've been saving pretty much everything for a full year. I want to wait until then to start my projects (don't ask why, I don't know haha. I think it's a mental thing of reaching a budget goal for the show). I think the 1903 Boston Americans roster might be the toughest to begin and complete, but I'm so excited to get started. Thanks again!