Has anyone received an invoice for Hunt's April 22 auction?

[BRoberts]

I was texting last night with a hobby friend from the east coast who has an advanced Boston Celtics collection. He was high bidder on a half-dozen items in Hunt's auction that ended Friday, April 22 and said he still hasn't received an invoice. Said he called last week and was told "We haven't been able to send invoices yet" but the person wouldn't elaborate when has asked what that meant. Two of his emails since then have gone unanswered. Has anyone here who won items in that Hunt auction 12 days ago received an invoice?

[glchen]

I received my invoice from the Hunt Live auction on Monday, April 25th, paid via wire the same day, and received my winnings on Thursday, April 28th.

[Casey2296]

I received mine on 4/25 also.

[BRoberts]

Thanks guys. Sounds like my friend is in a one-off situation.

[bobbyw8469]

Has anyone received their items from the last Hunt Auction???

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Has anyone received their items from the last Hunt Auction???

I called them a couple days ago about their internet/phone auction. The nice young lady told me their shipping guy had a "death in the family" and that I was "way down on the list." It's been 2 weeks since my check cashed so I'm willing to be patient but their shipping over the past year has left A LOT to be desired.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I called them a couple days ago about their internet/phone auction. The nice young lady told me their shipping guy had a "death in the family" and that I was "way down on the list." It's been 2 weeks since my check cashed so I'm willing to be patient but their shipping over the past year has left A LOT to be desired.

Pretty much I was told as well....I would hope they would have more than one shipping guy though??

[Snapolit1]

I had a very unacceptable experience with Hunt's most recent auction where I was the winning bidder and then my bid was cancelled (???) and someone on the floor got my item for the same bid I made on line. I'm pretty pissed off. Waiting for more information but whether that's on them or Invaluable that's an entirely unacceptable result and frankly stinks to high heaven. I've supported their auctions the last 3-4 years but this has left a bad stench and no one can really tell me anything.

[sonnyu2]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I had a very unacceptable experience with Hunt's most recent auction where I was the winning bidder and then my bid was cancelled (???) and someone on the floor got my item for the same bid I made on line. I'm pretty pissed off. Waiting for more information but whether that's on them or Invaluable that's an entirely unacceptable result and frankly stinks to high heaven. I've supported their auctions the last 3-4 years but this has left a bad stench and no one can really tell me anything.

Did you get a confirmation that you had actually "won" the item? If not, it sounds like a "tied" bid. If there were two or more bidders who bid the same amount, obviously only one of the bidders can actually get that exact bid amount and it sounds like the "floor" got the bid amount first.

If you got a confirmation that you won, then most likely a clerical error by whoever was executing the bid. No auctioneer wants to miss a bid intentionally.

[Snapolit1]

I did not get an email I won.

But my bidding record with time stamp shows my bid first, and then my bid cancelled for some reason, and after that a floor bid.

At least that’s how it reads to me.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I had a very unacceptable experience with Hunt's most recent auction where I was the winning bidder and then my bid was cancelled (???) and someone on the floor got my item for the same bid I made on line. I'm pretty pissed off. Waiting for more information but whether that's on them or Invaluable that's an entirely unacceptable result and frankly stinks to high heaven. I've supported their auctions the last 3-4 years but this has left a bad stench and no one can really tell me anything.

I've participated in their last few live auctions. After reading the rules regarding pre-bidding, I have decided to not make any pre-bids, but to do all my bidding live. This section of the rules bothered me the most, and it sounds like what happened to you:

In the case of tie absentee bids, the first bid placed will be given priority. Lots open at one increment above the second highest ceiling bid, and not at the high bid. Therefore, it is rare, but possible for a live bidder to win a lot for an amount equal to an absentee bidder’s left bid. Due to the nature of incremental bidding, Hunt Auctions will not be held responsible for this occurrence.

A problem I had in one of their earlier auctions is that when the high bid came up, I wasn't 100% certain it was MY pre-bid. So, to be sure, I placed a higher live bid, and later wondered if I'd needlessly bid against myself.

Bottom line, I love their auctions, they run well on auction day, they are one of the few (with Heritage and Grey Flannel) that consistently come up with a good amount of GU flannels, but all I use their pre-bidding for is to cross items off my spreadsheet when the pre-bid amount passes my target on an item.

I might add that I emailed them questions on 4 of their flannels, and it resulted in them updating their descriptions on 3 of them. In one case, a 1955 shirt that was described as original had, in fact, a plastic zipper.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Mark17

I've participated in their last few live auctions. After reading the rules regarding pre-bidding, I have decided to not make any pre-bids, but to do all my bidding live. This section of the rules bothered me the most, and it sounds like what happened to you:

In the case of tie absentee bids, the first bid placed will be given priority. Lots open at one increment above the second highest ceiling bid, and not at the high bid. Therefore, it is rare, but possible for a live bidder to win a lot for an amount equal to an absentee bidder’s left bid. Due to the nature of incremental bidding, Hunt Auctions will not be held responsible for this occurrence.

A problem I had in one of their earlier auctions is that when the high bid came up, I wasn't 100% certain it was MY pre-bid. So, to be sure, I placed a higher live bid, and later wondered if I'd needlessly bid against myself.

Bottom line, I love their auctions, they run well on auction day, they are one of the few (with Heritage and Grey Flannel) that consistently come up with a good amount of GU flannels, but all I use their pre-bidding for is to cross items off my spreadsheet when the pre-bid amount passes my target on an item.

I might add that I emailed them questions on 4 of their flannels, and it resulted in them updating their descriptions on 3 of them. In one case, a 1955 shirt that was described as original had, in fact, a plastic zipper.

Thanks. I saw that and called off my bid. I wish someone would have called them about the 1959 Lou Boudreau Athletics Cap, of which Boudreau was no longer with the team.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Thanks. I saw that and called off my bid. I wish someone would have called them about the 1959 Lou Boudreau Athletics Cap, of which Boudreau was no longer with the team.

Interesting, but my “winning” bid was placed during the live auction and for some reason cancelled. They say I must have canceled it but didn’t. Was thrilled to “win” it.
Supposedly I will hear more when people get back from the national. Whatever. Makes it extraordinarily unlikely I will participate again in another one of their live auctions. Seems that people in the room where it happened somehow get better treatment.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Thanks. I saw that and called off my bid. I wish someone would have called them about the 1959 Lou Boudreau Athletics Cap, of which Boudreau was no longer with the team.

I thought I was very fortunate to get the 1948 Washington shirt & pants for my $1400 bid. It had a team number change, so not 100% original as issued, but sill way more authentic than a plastic zipper on a 1955 jersey. It amazes me that a 74 year old uniform, a one-year style, sells for so little relative to cards.

My other key win was the 1953 Philadelphia A's shirt, pants, and hat ensemble, all original, for a bid of $2750. I also landed a few others, but missed out on some that went over my target (1951 Reds, 1956 Brooklyn, Sam McDowell.)

Eventually, hobbyists will collectively (pun) "get it" and vintage shirt values will get to the point they should be. Until then it's a blast collecting them.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Mark17

I thought I was very fortunate to get the 1948 Washington shirt & pants for my $1400 bid. It had a team number change, so not 100% original as issued, but sill way more authentic than a plastic zipper on a 1955 jersey. It amazes me that a 74 year old uniform, a one-year style, sells for so little relative to cards.

My other key win was the 1953 Philadelphia A's shirt, pants, and hat ensemble, all original, for a bid of $2750. I also landed a few others, but missed out on some that went over my target (1951 Reds, 1956 Brooklyn, Sam McDowell.)

Eventually, hobbyists will collectively (pun) "get it" and vintage shirt values will get to the point they should be. Until then it's a blast collecting them.

That's funny and congrats on the gorgeous '53 Athletics Uni. It was a single-year style and just a beauty. Coincidentally, I was high bidder literally for weeks until you snagged it in the Invaluable portion. A great acquisition!

[philo98]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Interesting, but my “winning” bid was placed during the live auction and for some reason cancelled. They say I must have canceled it but didn’t. Was thrilled to “win” it.
Supposedly I will hear more when people get back from the national. Whatever. Makes it extraordinarily unlikely I will participate again in another one of their live auctions. Seems that people in the room where it happened somehow get better treatment.

Hunts has pretty bad customer service even at their retails stands which are at the Pirates and Phillies stadium. They were to put me in touch with the MLB authenticator at PNC Park back in May and after several follow ups, Im still waiting. Also, last season had a few requests that never went answered. Kind of just gave up on them.

[boysblue]

Quick question gentlemen (though not related to Hunt, but rather, another auction house). How long is too long to wait for payment on a consigned item?

I consigned an item that sold at an auction that concluded over seven weeks ago, but I have yet to receive payment. When I inquired I was told that the winning bidder has yet to pay. Really? Sounds strange to me: is this a common occurrence? And don't auction houses have protocols in place to ensure bidders don't balk on their commitment?

At what point should I simply ask for my item to be returned to me, because frankly after seven weeks I doubt very much that the winning bidder has any intention of paying.

[Snapolit1]

7 weeks is startling. Never heard of that. My experience is a month is typically outermost limit of what most AH manage.

Originally Posted by boysblue

Quick question gentlemen (though not related to Hunt, but rather, another auction house). How long is too long to wait for payment on a consigned item?

I consigned an item that sold at an auction that concluded over seven weeks ago, but I have yet to receive payment. When I inquired I was told that the winning bidder has yet to pay. Really? Sounds strange to me: is this a common occurrence? And don't auction houses have protocols in place to ensure bidders don't balk on their commitment?

At what point should I simply ask for my item to be returned to me, because frankly after seven weeks I doubt very much that the winning bidder has any intention of paying.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by boysblue

Quick question gentlemen (though not related to Hunt, but rather, another auction house). How long is too long to wait for payment on a consigned item?

I consigned an item that sold at an auction that concluded over seven weeks ago, but I have yet to receive payment. When I inquired I was told that the winning bidder has yet to pay. Really? Sounds strange to me: is this a common occurrence? And don't auction houses have protocols in place to ensure bidders don't balk on their commitment?

At what point should I simply ask for my item to be returned to me, because frankly after seven weeks I doubt very much that the winning bidder has any intention of paying.

Agree that their payment policy and communication are both sub-par. If they continue to put you off, I hope you'll let the forum know who to avoid when considering future consignments.

[midmo]

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I placed my bid during the live auction, it said I was the high bidder. Lot closed, on to the next lot. The next day I logged back in and it said the floor won at the same price as my bid.

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Interesting, but my “winning” bid was placed during the live auction and for some reason cancelled. They say I must have canceled it but didn’t. Was thrilled to “win” it.
Supposedly I will hear more when people get back from the national. Whatever. Makes it extraordinarily unlikely I will participate again in another one of their live auctions. Seems that people in the room where it happened somehow get better treatment.

[JeremyW]

When bidding on Hunt Auctions live, you need to request a phone call, if possible. They seem to favor live bidders more than the internet. I'm not a fan of Hunt, but they have some great material coming through.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

When bidding on Hunt Auctions live, you need to request a phone call, if possible. They seem to favor live bidders more than the internet. I'm not a fan of Hunt, but they have some great material coming through.

+1 on all counts. If they had mediocre stuff, they’d be much easier to ignore.

[ngrow9]

For what it may be worth, I won a lot in a Hunt auction for the first time during last week's online auction. I received an invoice the next day (Thursday), paid via Zelle that same day, and received notice that the cards shipped via FedEx on Monday. They arrived safely this morning. So no complaints on my end, in my (admittedly) limited experience.