Legendary Auctions Does it Right !

[oldjudge]

I think Legendary ran a good auction. Some items went stronger than one might have expected, some weaker, just like any other auction. The bitching so far could be applied to any auction. Things appear to be now working well at Legendary and they are becoming a significant auction house.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Things appear to be now working well at Legendary and they are becoming a significant auction house.

No one person, no matter how much he or she might wish it to be true, can make a declaration that (insert name here) is "becoming a significant auction house."

The market and hobby will decide that.

[oldjudge]

Rob--I have no dog in this fight so I am not wishing anything, other than the normal wishing everyone well. I was expressing an opinion. Anyone can make that statement, we are not in North Korea. You may disagree and that is your perogative.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Rob--I have no dog in this fight so I am not wishing anything, other than the normal wishing everyone well. I was expressing an opinion. Anyone can make that statement, we are not in North Korea. You may disagree and that is your perogative.

I don't agree or disagree and don't really care much what happens to Legendary down the road. When they have something I want, I bid. Pretty simple.

But with all of the history there, to declare them "a significant auction house" implies that that is Legendary's status in the hobby. I just don't think someone can make that declaration.

Signed,

Rob in Haeju

[barrysloate]

See Jay, Rob is in North Korea. I think you misspoke.

[oldjudge]

Rob--With the material that they have offered in the last several auctions I think they are a significant auction house. They have had issues in the past which hopefully are behind them. If those type of issues arise again then they will have less consigned to them, have fewer bidders, and will not be a significant auction house. This is not a nomination for life to the Supreme Court. It is what I see today. Again, from your seat in Haeju, or on Happy Street, you may see things differently. That's fine, you're entitled to.

[Wesley]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

But with all of the history there, to declare them "a significant auction house" implies that that is Legendary's status in the hobby. I just don't think someone can make that declaration.

Aside from REA, which auction house sells more baseball cards?

[Leon]

The word "significant" will no longer be allowed on this board. Welcome to North Korea.

[Rob D.]

"Significant" joins "Botox" on the list.

[glchen]

I read that some consignors have been complaining about how Legendary ends the auctions, and have said they will chose a different auction house next time. If so, which one? The obvious is REA, but REA is only once a year, and for REA, because there are so many items in the auction, there are often multiple lots of the same item, which also drives down prices.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by glchen

I read that some consignors have been complaining about how Legendary ends the auctions, and have said they will chose a different auction house next time. If so, which one? The obvious is REA, but REA is only once a year, and for REA, because there are so many items in the auction, there are often multiple lots of the same item, which also drives down prices.

Those auctions that focus most on cards include Memory Lane, Mile High Card Co, Goodwin, SCP, and B & L.

Those that focus about equally on Cards and Memorabilia include Hunt's, REA, Lelands, Clean Sweep, Heritage and Huggins & Scott.

So there are plenty of other options... and I know I omitted quite a few (sorry...)

In all fairness to Legendary, my consignments on the second night did quite well. As a consignor, I really don't like the Individual Lot closing format, but they did seem to realize some good prices in a bad economy. Although they're not anywhere near where Mastro was a few years ago, the quality of the items offered was great. I personally would classify them a "significant" auction house (uh oh - another poll coming?)