Really, expectation of capitalism to be more benign here? Hadn't noticed that.
I just think most people don't see it as such a big deal, especially if you break it down to what it will actually mean. Sent from my iPhone > On 18 Jun 2016, at 18:04, Tommy Barr <[email protected]> wrote: > > Just to say that, whether or not I agree with his response, I am pleased > that Grey offered one, and I thank him for that. I think there appears to be > a European versus US difference in attitudes here - the US one being 'taking > care of business' while the Europeans expect their capitalism to be a bit > more considerate of the client. > > Tommy > >> On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Phillip Ayling <[email protected]> wrote: >> Grey, >> >> >> >> Thanks so much for chiming in and offering an “official” response. It is >> appreciated. >> >> >> >> From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Smith, >> Grey - 1367 >> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2016 7:13 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Heritage charges >> >> >> >> Sorry for the delay in responding. I’ve been preparing my July catalog so my >> time on MOPO has been reduced. I think that many of the answers that you’ve >> read from some MOPO members here are indeed correct. Heritage made the >> decision to raise its minimum Buyer’s Premium on lots selling below $100 >> which, by the way, I argued against, but which the executive team believed >> necessary due to our expense structure. >> >> >> >> Frankly, to believe that we have little expense involved in selling these >> posters other than just “listing material” is a bit naïve. Heritage employs >> roughly 500 personnel in over ten cities with showrooms and overhead in the >> US, Europe and Asia. We have 30 web programmers and IT staff alone, along >> with accounting, photography, legal, marketing, etc. Saying this was done >> out of greed is again unfair; Heritage did it so that it could continue to >> offer lower priced lots singly rather than in bulk without losing money on >> them. >> >> >> >> Posters selling for less than $100 are limited in each weekly, but some of >> our buyers really appreciate being able to buy just the posters they want >> rather than having to buy groups. And I think nearly all of our consignors >> prefer to sell their posters either singly or in the smallest groups >> possible. Of course any consignors who prefer not having the $19 come into >> play with their lots can ask us to group-lot any posters we think might sell >> for less than $100, and we will happily do so. >> >> >> >> The buyer’s premium, as stated well by David, is indeed prominently >> displayed whenever you wish to make a bid or to raise a bid. There is >> nothing deceptive nor mysterious about that, in my opinion, and as stated so >> well by Rich, it is the buyer’s choice to accept or not. >> >> >> >> I don’t believe I have more to say concerning this and for those who feel it >> is an undue increase or financial burden to them, I regret that, because I >> do care very much about my buyers (and consignors). >> >> >> >> But again, the bottom line is that it was the only way Heritage management >> could justify our continuing to offer posters valued under $100, without >> automatically auctioning them in bulk lots that would bring at least $100 >> hammer per lot. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of filip de >> volder >> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2016 6:52 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Heritage charges >> >> >> >> exactely Tommy , it's like they're taking some insurance but it gets paid >> by the buyer >> >> so if others bid besides you and it goes just over what heritage fixes then >> you'll be paying less then winning the poster just under that fixed line and >> getting taxed 19$ ? >> >> If Bruce can run auctions the way he does with everything starting at 1$ >> and continually keep his business growing then i think the only word here >> with this 19$ policy is greed , i guess heritage suffers from the ebay >> syndrome , keep on pushing to see how far it bends without snapping in your >> face >> >> >> >> filip >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:07:08 +0100 >> From: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Heritage charges >> To: [email protected] >> >> Sorry, but that's missing the point. HA do not have to sell posters for low >> amounts, they are choosing to do it, and then asking the buyer to pay for >> their decision. If I want to sell a poster for $10 I don't say the poster >> will cost you $10 but I also want a further $19 for my trouble.I could try >> selling it for a fixed price of $29 but if that is way above its market >> value who is going to buy it? Anyway, I have bought and own the poster and >> hope someone else might want it, unlike HA who have no outlay other than the >> cost of listing the item. They are attracting consignors with low value >> posters because they know that even if the consignor only makes a few cents >> they will still make quite big bucks. No reason why they shouldn't, indeed, >> just as there is no reason why the collector should avoid such one-sided >> business practice. And, as I said before, the silence from HA on this forum >> is quite deafening. >> >> >> >> Tommy >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 10:39 PM, Kirby McDaniel <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> David is correct. Who wants to work for NOTHING? >> >> >> >> Thanks, David. >> >> >> >> Kirby McDaniel >> >> >> >> >> >> On Jun 17, 2016, at 4:37 PM, David <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Have read all comments I guess the overriding point is going to be one of >> cost. Like everyone, it costs the same to handle a $200 poster as it does a >> $20 and so rather than turn away business at the bottom end HA are are >> simply going to charge you for it - why shouldn't they? How many dealers >> sell posters for a $1, and are happy to do so? >> >> I bet there is very few, most would not even bother stocking a $1 poster let >> alone selling one. Try selling a poster on eBay for $1 - by the time eBay >> take their slice of the action, the cost of materials, your time what's left >> for you? >> For others who sell via their websites you probably already know you can set >> a minimum purchase value on the shopping cart - if you have set one then >> what's the difference between you and HA? >> It's expensive to sell stuff cheap. >> >> >> David >> >> >> >> Tommy Barr wrote on 16/06/2016 7:21 PM: >> >> Just noticed that from this weekend Heritage Auctions is charging a minimum >> buyer's commission of $19, an increase of 36%. 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