There seems to be a big difference in the prices realized from one auction house to the other.
I beleive it is the way the items are presented that is the biggest difference it getting the most money.
I will use AMI as a example. Their prices for a lot of game used is far above what we see as normal market value. They have enough photos that I can do my own research or make up my own mind on that piece. They usually have a front and back shot of jerseys. They show tagging and sometimes repairs and unique features. If there is team paperwork it is usually shown. Sometimes they show the photo match. I do not have to rely on some authenicators word.
Many of the auction houses only show the front or back of a jersey. some of the photos are so small that you cannot tell anything about the detail of the item. Most of the catalogs are a waste of paper.
As a seller, I will not commit items to a house that does not present my items the best possible way. I like the description to focus on that items history and have a acurate description, not the frill about the players overall career, stats, and so on, just that item.
As a buyer, I will not bid on items that I am not convinced are real with the description and photos presented. I don't want any surprises when I get the item in my hands.
Any thoughts?
Roger
I beleive it is the way the items are presented that is the biggest difference it getting the most money.
I will use AMI as a example. Their prices for a lot of game used is far above what we see as normal market value. They have enough photos that I can do my own research or make up my own mind on that piece. They usually have a front and back shot of jerseys. They show tagging and sometimes repairs and unique features. If there is team paperwork it is usually shown. Sometimes they show the photo match. I do not have to rely on some authenicators word.
Many of the auction houses only show the front or back of a jersey. some of the photos are so small that you cannot tell anything about the detail of the item. Most of the catalogs are a waste of paper.
As a seller, I will not commit items to a house that does not present my items the best possible way. I like the description to focus on that items history and have a acurate description, not the frill about the players overall career, stats, and so on, just that item.
As a buyer, I will not bid on items that I am not convinced are real with the description and photos presented. I don't want any surprises when I get the item in my hands.
Any thoughts?
Roger
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