Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

[otismalibu]

Is the online auction registration free or does it cost $75 as well?

I've sent an email and a voice mail, but no response yet.

Can one register this late even though the auction ends in just a few days?

Thanks.

[Fred]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

If I read correctly on their website the $75 fee only applies to the Premier Catalog Auctions not to the Classic Collector Auctions.You should still be able to register as long as it is done before the closing day.

[ndevlin]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

How I took it, you have to pay for either one, which is $75. If you click on one to register, it gives you a link to click on the other one, and it still says its $75. I even tried again a few days ago.

[Tay1038]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

I registered to bid in their last auction and it cost me nothing. It is only their premier auctions you must pay the fee.

[otismalibu]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

If I read correctly on their website the $75 fee only applies to the Premier Catalog Auctions not to the Classic Collector Auctions.

That's how I read it too, but was hoping to get confirmation from them before I registered.

Thanks all.

[ndevlin]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

I actually just called them twice and they dont answer their phones...

[otismalibu]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

I actually just called them twice and they dont answer their phones...

So I'm not the only one

No email replies yet either.

[suicide_squeeze]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

I just don't understand it.....

They have an auction going on, and they don't answer their phones?

One can really see that Bill Mastro sold out....things just aren't the same.

[otismalibu]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

I did have a message when I got home, that confirmed the online auction has no registration fee.

[David]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

Once you start bidding at Mastro, you won't ever be charged for catalogs so long as you bid with some regularity. I have received catalogs for years and never paid a catalog fee, as I started bidding in their no-catalog online weekly auctions they for a short while several years ago. However you got there, auction houses like bidders.

[David]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

Beyond catalog costs, I suspect many of the high end auction houses have an up front charge and take your credit card to ensure that bidders are serious. They don't want to have the anonymous non-payers like you find on eBay.

[David]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

One last thing. I have seen Mastro's warts, but always received good service from them as a bidder-- good shipping, etc.

[encinorick]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

I'd be very careful with Mastro auctions. In the past, their catalogue descriptions exaggareted the statements made in the accompanying third party LOA's, such as Mears and PSA/DNA. Their descriptions are more "expansive" and entice the reader the believe more than what the experts say. Now, they issue their own LOA's to item. I say "Let the Bidder Beware!"

[sammy]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

.....and don't forget, if you want an authentication letter for the autographs they sell, you have to pay for it.

Does that mean if it fails authentication, I still own it?

[encinorick]

Re: Mastro Classic Collector Online Auction

Indeed. It's truly amazing what's going on with these auction houses. Vintage does the same thing, they'll give you a "preliminary" LOA, but, if you want a "full" LOA you have to go to PSA/DNA or Mears and pay extra. And of course there is no guarantees that they'll pass.

Never had a problem with Lelands or Robert Edwards....and GUU, by the way.