Hidden problem #3 for auction houses

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Originally Posted by Rich Klein

1) Absorb any or all costs relating to grading/authentication

The only reason I believe they should absorb the cost is because they should sell the lot as submitted. If the consignor sent them in raw, then that is the way they should be sold. If the auction house clearly believes that the consignor is leaving considerable money on the table, then a call or e-mail explaining that the cards will be graded and the cost will be deducted from the net, if the consignor agrees he/she may see an overall financial benefit.

If the auction house believes that they may be trimmed or ??? state that in the desciption (or grade at consignors cost if they are having trouble reaching a conclusion as to the possible trimming, etc.)