Goodwin Pickups

[calvindog]

Yes, the market seemed to get very volatile a couple of times.

By the way, that Goodwin card was the very first one I investigated. Not exactly like finding a needle in a haystack, however.

PS: when I started talking this way about Mastro three years ago a lot of posters/consignors got pissed at me too.

[Peter_Spaeth]

[QUOTE=calvindog;750701Not exactly like finding a needle in a haystack, however.

.[/QUOTE]

More like Haystacks Calhoun.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by calvindog

PS: when I started talking this way about Mastro three years ago a lot of posters/consignors got pissed at me too.

Only back then? Hell, half of them are still pissed at you.

[V117collector]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Yes, the market seemed to get very volatile a couple of times.

By the way, that Goodwin card was the very first one I investigated. Not exactly like finding a needle in a haystack, however.

PS: when I started talking this way about Mastro three years ago a lot of posters/consignors got pissed at me too.

Originally Posted by chiprop

Jeff- I consigned the Herzog Garter that I purchased out of Heritage for $4,200. Someone paid $6,000 for it in Goodwin's auction. Not sure who bid on it or purchased it, but it doesn't really matter. I was a perfect example of someone who buys from one auction and sells through another. Why did it sell for more? Not exactly sure, but I can tell you that I did not have anyone bid on my behalf. Maybe it's because Heritage auctions are not user friendly in many ways, and Goodwin has a site easy to use. Bill comes across as a genuine dude, and I think he has great write ups and scans. I think Goodwin is one of the premier auction houses and well respected.
I chimed in!

For some reason "Union Ruler house" keeps popping into my head! Not a communist faction on the contrary... Honest collectors should never hesitate to speak on industry standards The answer is BALANCE and regulation!!

[calvindog]

Brad, you need help. Please get some.

And Dan, in certain circumstances you might be best advised to say nothing rather than answering as you did. But for what it's worth, Yom Kippur is around the corner so you still have time...

[V117collector]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Brad, you need help. Please get some.

And Dan, in certain circumstances you might be best advised to say nothing rather than answering as you did. But for what it's worth, Yom Kippur is around the corner so you still have time...

Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself?

[barrysloate]

I don't know Jeff what goes on, but the fact is if I don't get prices equal to other auction houses, I'm a has been. And as you may have noticed my auctions no longer exist.

[Cat]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I don't know Jeff what goes on, but the fact is if I don't get prices equal to other auction houses, I'm a has been. And as you may have noticed my auctions no longer exist.

Barry: I think you should hang in there. Prior to this year, I had only consigned one card in my life (it went ot REA). For various reasons I have had to sell off a part of my collection. In this day and age when I personally believe EBay totally blows, auction houses are a must. I definately would have considered you, but now I hope I don't have to sell any more of my collection. Two of the most important aspects to me is: which auction is next and will I get paid in a reasonable time frame. Timing of money in hand is key, but I am no longer willing to use EBay since they have made it difficult to sell within their framework.

Because of EBay and their crappy business practices, I think the use of auction houses is going to expand not retract.

[E93]

For what it is worth, I consigned six cards to Goodwin auction that closed a couple of months ago. Five of the cards went for less than I had hoped and one did really well. I was not surprised by the one that did well. It is a super tough card that had not been publicly offered in more than a decade. The others were strong cards, but not extremely tough to find. The ones that seem to be doing well in this economy are the ones that buyer's might not get another chance at for a long time.

I have always had positive dealings with Bill Goodwin.
JimB

[barrysloate]

Cat- appreciate the support, but it's really tough for a small auction business to get consignments these days. And you have to get them consistently, and you have to find a way to top what you got previously. If you don't make a splash then you don't have a whole lot. That's my take.

[E93]

P.S. IMHO, next to REA, Goodwin has the best write-ups in the hobby. I think it makes a difference, especially if some of the heavy bidders are new to the hobby. He also puts together a very nice catalog in general.
JimB

[chiprop]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Brad, you need help. Please get some.

And Dan, in certain circumstances you might be best advised to say nothing rather than answering as you did. But for what it's worth, Yom Kippur is around the corner so you still have time...

Jeff -
I'm OK, thanks for looking out for me!

There seems to be overwhelming and relevant information from NET 54ers who have consigned and purchased cards in Goodwin and the consensus is... You don't always get great prices as a consigner and your top (topple) bid doesn't always get hit. Unless you have information otherwise, maybe it is what it is.

Barry-
Of course collectors read the description! There is a ton of knowledge in the write ups, and I think it has a huge deal to do with the prices he gets. There are collectors joining the hobby all the time. Not everyone understands the nuances or relevance of each card, player, etc. I think this is the single most contributing factor to Bill's success.