Hunt Internet Auction

[vintagechris]

I would be curious as to the process they go through to make sure the autos were authentic before they put them up for auction. I once found a few bad autos in a football lot they had when I was looking at their auctions and contacted them about it. To their credit they pulled them, but also, they were such obvious fakes it made me wonder what process they go through or who looks at them.

They also had a near signed 1987 Topps set in an auction a few months ago that I was going to bid on but saw what I thought were too many questionable signatures, especially some of the stars. I did not contact them about that one.

I noticed in a couple of their larger autograph lots this auction, they say they can not guarantee every signature since the lot is so big.

With all that said, I trust them as a good company, but honestly, if you are buying autographs, you really need to do your own diligent homework IMO to feel good about what you buy from anyone.

[brooklynbaseball]

They have a former member of Jimmy Spence's staff working for them for the past few years

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by vintagechris

I would be curious as to the process they go through to make sure the autos were authentic before they put them up for auction. I once found a few bad autos in a football lot they had when I was looking at their auctions and contacted them about it. To their credit they pulled them, but also, they were such obvious fakes it made me wonder what process they go through or who looks at them.

They also had a near signed 1987 Topps set in an auction a few months ago that I was going to bid on but saw what I thought were too many questionable signatures, especially some of the stars. I did not contact them about that one.

I noticed in a couple of their larger autograph lots this auction, they say they can not guarantee every signature since the lot is so big.

With all that said, I trust them as a good company, but honestly, if you are buying autographs, you really need to do your own diligent homework IMO to feel good about what you buy from anyone.

Well written, VintageChris. Know what you are buying. There are very few people in this industry I trust when it comes to autographs, which is the main reason why I know "my autographs." Again, know what you are buying.

[Clementefan]

As some who has both purchased and consigned items to Hunt I have found them to be both pleasant to deal and professional. I believe that one of the staff worked for PSA for about 10 years. I have had several items returned to me due questions about the authenticity of the item.

[canjond]

Same experiences here - never had an issue buying from them.

[Clementefan]

For what it is worth.... when it comes to consigning items I would give letter grades based on professionalism and customer-friendly manner to

A : Hunt, Robert Edwards, Huggins & Scott

A-/B+ : Mile High Card

B : Clean Sweep

B - : RR Auction

C-/D+ : Heritage

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Clementefan

For what it is worth.... when it comes to consigning items I would give letter grades based on professionalism and customer-friendly manner to

A : Hunt, Robert Edwards, Huggins & Scott

A-/B+ : Mile High Card

B : Clean Sweep

B - : RR Auction

C-/D+ : Heritage

Please be aware that when you start critiquing companies you will not be able to remain private on the board. Before I throw your name out here I just want you, and everyone, to understand that. Thanks much....and of course you are Alex/Andrew Gordon.

[bobbyw8469]

I have used both REA and Memory Lane. I thought both auctions handles my items professionally and I had no problem getting paid. I achieved higher prices on REA than ML, but maybe it was just bad timing, or the fact that REA only run auctions once a year and ML runs them all the time. Just my 2...