[MOPO] I have a question about reserves

I understand why many auctions have reserves, and I think it is great that some auctions have started posting what the reserves are. But I am not understanding the reason behind waiting until after there has been a bunch of bidding to post the reserve. Why wait until a set date, instead of just

Re: [MOPO] I have a question about reserves

Makes no sense to me, either, escpecially in the online auction format. It's different ina room with sweaty bodies and auction fever ... and the skill of the auctioneer to get something started. If an item has a reserve, just start the auction with the minimum bid being the reserve. It

[MOPO] FA TheLongGoodbye(RareStyle),Deliverance,Papillon,JoeKidd,FantasiaLCSetMUCH MORE

Hi, Everyone, I have almost 50 Auctions closing on SUNDAY, including original US 1-Sheets on THE LONG GOODBYE (Rare Style C). DELIVERANCE, PAPILLON, JOE KIDD, a MINT 1982 FANTASIA US LOBBY SET in ORIGINAL DISNEY ENVELOPE and MUCH MORE! Please scroll down to take a look at some of the

[MOPO] Bruce Hershenson's Great Halloween Sale Children of the Night

Bruce Hershenson's Great Halloween Sale Children of the Night | First I would like to congratulate Bruce on a most excellent sale. There are several things I know I want! Secondly, in case you haven't noticed, anyone who buys at least one item in this great sale can get a copy of *Children of

Re: [MOPO] Bruce Hershenson's Great Halloween Sale Children of the Night

This offer is sheer insanity on Jim's part, and more proof of just how much he loves this hobby, and how he just wants every collector to be able to have a copy of this unbelievable book at at a so-low-it-can't-be-believed-price! We won't be making a dime on this (and will lose a fair amount in

Re: [MOPO] Reserves

I think posting reserves is ridicuous. Why not just start the bidding at the reserve? I think houses don't immediately post the reserve because they're hoping more than one bidder will bid above the reserve. I'm also deeoply suspicious when I'm the only bidder on a piece and the piece opens

[MOPO] FA: Heritage's incredible Halloween auction continues with lots more this week!

This week, Heritage is continuing with more of a special Halloween sale - with lots of Horror and Science Fiction titles - and lots More! Please come take a look at all the great items we are offering this week. The 460 lots in this week's auction will end tomorrow, Sunday, October 31st at 10PM