Grey Flannel Auctions - Thoughts and Experiences?

[theshleps]

I cant comment on authenticity but I consigned to them about 10 years ago and of all the companies I have consigned with I was treated the poorest with them and they took the highest commission. I do not think I will ever consign to them again

[perezfan]

They provide their own LOAs when there is not one from Mears or PSA. As mentioned, they are not the easiest to work with, but they are reputable in my opinion.

[Mark17]

I have won several flannel jerseys from their auctions. I think they're pretty good about noting restorations, which is the main concern for me. I've had no problems with them.

What I find interesting is that their name was founded on their original specialty - GU flannel baseball jerseys. In their current auction, over 1,000 lots, they're offering, by my count, just 15 such shirts. I attribute this to the popularity of other sports, and the relative scarcity of flannels (which, by definition, are over 53 years old.)

[keithsky]

To me when they say " presented to us as game used" why in the world as a reputable auction company would you not have the item authenticated by a reputable company or person. To me it's to avoid any blame on them and pure laziness to take the time to do it. All they have to do is charge the consignor for the cost if they want to consign the item. Don't put some worthless statement saying "presented to us as game used". Personally I would never buy based on that but that's just me.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by keithsky

To me when they say " presented to us as game used" why in the world as a reputable auction company would you not have the item authenticated by a reputable company or person. To me it's to avoid any blame on them and pure laziness to take the time to do it. All they have to do is charge the consignor for the cost if they want to consign the item. Don't put some worthless statement saying "presented to us as game used". Personally I would never buy based on that but that's just me.

I think you're right, in that their language seems to be designed to give them cover. However, they are also very long-time dealers in GU items, and they know what they're doing. I don't think they just take and list anything that someone tells them is GU.

[puckpaul]

I dont trust their stuff at all and wouldnt buy unless you can do other homework that proves authenticity. I rarely participate in their auctions. They have gotten some good stuff, shocking to me that they get those consignments given the general inferiority of their work presentation relative to other top auction houses. That said, they do seem to attract serious bidders and get great prices sometimes.

[yanks4]

Originally Posted by puckpaul

I dont trust their stuff at all and wouldnt buy unless you can do other homework that proves authenticity. I rarely participate in their auctions. They have gotten some good stuff, shocking to me that they get those consignments given the general inferiority of their work presentation relative to other top auction houses. That said, they do seem to attract serious bidders and get great prices sometimes.

I agree completely………..and don’t understand the lack of information. Lelands is another one that at times writes a very gray description. It’s gotta hurt the consigner and themselves………why not tell the whole story, get a legitimate LOA unless you are trying to cover up something. Also sometimes in your search all the jerseys don’t come up because they were inconsistent in the title and write up…REA is normally quite precise in their descriptions …which is I am sure is appreciated by all collectors.