What's the point of auctions in "preview mode"?

[chriskim]

What's the point of auctions in "preview mode"? It is not like those auctions only run for 24hrs, people have 2-3 wks to browse/bid on them. In fact preview mode just turn me off since I can only place items that I am interested in in "watchlist" rather than actually putting bids on them.


It is amazing to see Jordan and Kobe related items almost take up one-third of 2600 items auction.

[Exhibitman]

Just whets the appetite, stimulates discussion. You know, Marketing 101.

[mrreality68]

Actually I like it.
With so many auctions go on at same time or overlapping it allows me to see what is out there for auction so I can prioritize what I want based on my resources.
Many times I have won a card I like only to lose out on a potentially better card I wanted because I did not know what was out there

Just a matter of preference.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

We run a "Live" preview mode for the first 4 days of our auctions. You can bid, but we are still adding lots, images, fixing typos etc. Then our completed auction runs 14 days.

We may well get to a point where that 4 days isn't necessary, but we'll likely keep it as a "just in case"

[Casey2296]

Gives you enough time to sell a Kidney.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Gives you enough time to sell a Kidney.

The value doubles if it is autographed

[chriskim]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

The value doubles if it is autographed

If it is not encapsulated, no one would want it.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by chriskim

If it is not encapsulated, no one would want it.

Not True. Many collectors like things Raw

[GeoPoto]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

We run a "Live" preview mode for the first 4 days of our auctions. You can bid, but we are still adding lots, images, fixing typos etc. Then our completed auction runs 14 days.

We may well get to a point where that 4 days isn't necessary, but we'll likely keep it as a "just in case"

Do you have a "additions after start of preview section"? I would not want to be a consigner of items added after preview/bidding starts.

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[drcy]

They're often "Still under construction mode," and allow people to point out errors and details before the auction starts.

[swarmee]

Gives BODA a head start.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by GeoPoto

Do you have a "additions after start of preview section"? I would not want to be a consigner of items added after preview/bidding starts.

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Obviously consignors have approved having their cards added late before we do it. I would think any company that does late additions has permission. You do realize that contracts are signed for these things right?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by drcy

They're often "Still under construction mode," and allow people to point out errors and details before the auction starts.

+1

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Not True. Many collectors like things Raw

Hannibal Lecter for one

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by drcy

They're often "Still under construction mode," and allow people to point out errors and details before the auction starts.

And if there is a nit to pick, collectors will pick it.