: Try this Dave: that auction hose watch selling for $400 or $500
: bucks? Add 20% or 25% to it as a buyers premium and now you are
: at $600 bucks, add in astronomical shipping and packing charges and
: now you are in the Fleabay "Buy it now" range.
: I believe the days of the big auction houses bending people over
: are done. People these days are not willing to pay the high
: buyers premium as in years gone by. Also that 100k watch is now not
: bringing 50k, the commissions go down and so do their profit.
: I always thought the auction houses screw people. If you read the
: fine print.............they are liable for nothing. If they
: sell you a fake............tuff........they have no liability
: whatsoever for 20%. Strange, ain't it?
: jim
Astronomical shipping? I've not purchased anything from an auction house, but how much could they charge for this service? As far as the buyers
premium, it's all stated in the agreement when you register to bid, so what's the big deal? Price to high? Don't bid. Premium bother you? Don't bid.
Think they're gonna screw you on the shipping? Don't bid. And, if you are just convinced that you are gonna be robbed, don't even register to bid.
I think you'll have to admit, Jim, these auction houses have some unique pieces that you'll not find anywhere else. So? What are you gonna do? Our
esteemed moderator has a bit of experience with AQ. How about your take on dealing with these issues, Sam?
