"HERITAGE 2 for 1 SALE" WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

MapMaker · September 3, 2003 12:33PM

As most of you know by now I consigned my collection to Heritage to auction in Sept. L.B. Sale. I thought all lots would be advertised and displayed clearly but look at what happened to my Gem Walkers.

Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1941 50C MS66 PCGS, well struck, nearly brilliant, and ... Link

Would you: (1) Worry about the "Hidden" 1942D and put a reserve on this lot.
(2) Ask for an adjustment if lot sells to low?
(3) Just hold your breath & hope for the best?

Please give me your thoughts. Regards, Frustrated Mapmaker.

airplanenut · September 3, 2003 12:35PM

They should redo it so it's clear in the title which two coins are being sold...

Placid · September 3, 2003 12:38PM

1. I think you might get less if both coins are sold together than if they were sold seperate.

If I wanted one of the coins but didn't really want the other I would either not bid at all or just bid what I would pay for the one coin or only a little more.

MapMaker · September 3, 2003 12:42PM

Airplanenut
Re: They should redo it so it's clear in the title which two coins are being sold...

The Catalog is already printed and in the mail!

airplanenut · September 3, 2003 12:44PM

Then I think the "..." in the title means it will have both in the title... eventually...

Bikingnut · September 3, 2003 12:45PM

You could always ask to pull the lot. If they won't do that, set a reserve.

grip · September 3, 2003 12:47PM

Hold your breast,and hope for the best.Al

MapMaker · September 3, 2003 12:47PM

airplanenut
Re: Then I think the "..." in the title means it will have both in the title... eventually...

Do you mean you think the actual paperback catalog will be different than the on line "catalog?

itsnotjustme · September 3, 2003 12:56PM

When I searched for it in the on-line catalog, the visible title ends with "(2 coins)". I used to get some good deals this way, until they added the X coins.

I did notice the auction does not come up in a search for 1942.

291fifth · September 3, 2003 1:05PM

<< <i>1. I think you might get less if both coins are sold together than if they were sold seperate.

If I wanted one of the coins but didn't really want the other I would either not bid at all or just bid what I would pay for the one coin or only a little more. >>

This kind of thing is common with the auction houses. What you are selling here is two coins that you always thought were nice. The auction house, however, doesn't think they are worth enough to merit two lots. They probably won't do well.

beorn · September 3, 2003 1:07PM

if those were my coins i would ask them to pull the lot

elwood · September 3, 2003 1:08PM

PUT A RESERVE ON IT!!! PERIOD...

They will NOT give you an adjustment.

Hold your breath. NO WAY!!! Don't take the chance of getting ripped.

grip · September 3, 2003 1:08PM

Try calling them ,the 42 dont look that hot,but the 41 looks superb,you may sell both together for more,than seperate?.Al

cherrypickincoin · September 3, 2003 1:09PM

They should have done something about that. I wouldn't be cool with that if those were my coins.

elwood · September 3, 2003 1:20PM

It typical for them to put group lots together if a coins value is $500.00 or less, in a Signature Sale. $500.00 seems to be the minimum value they like to have per lot.

They would sell them individually in a Bullet Sale.

newsman · September 3, 2003 1:29PM

I had a similar bad experience with Heritage where they pursued me to consign coins to an auction, then dumped them in an Internet sale where they sold for less than a dealer would have paid over the counter. I would suggest you tell them to either change the listing or you'll pull all your coins, then do it if they refuse.

MapMaker · September 3, 2003 3:08PM

<< <i>I had a similar bad experience with Heritage where they pursued me to consign coins to an auction, then dumped them in an Internet sale where they sold for less than a dealer would have paid over the counter. I would suggest you tell them to either change the listing or you'll pull all your coins, then do it if they refuse. >>

The agreement does not allow me to "pull" the coins.

newsman · September 4, 2003 1:15AM

<< <i>The agreement does not allow me to "pull" the coins. >>

That's too bad, but as I recall you're probably right. It sounds like you're best bet is to see if they'll let you set a reserve.

darktone · September 11, 2003 10:17PM

ttt

HeritageGreg · September 14, 2003 10:28AM

Dear MapMaker,

Please email me directly and tomorrow morning I will look into the matter. We appreciate your business and we want you to be satisfied.

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MapMaker · September 14, 2003 2:07PM

Mr.Rohan,
Thank you for responding and I will be sure to let the forum members know you are trying to help. I will also let them know how this gets resolved.
Sincerely, MapMaker.

Bochiman · September 14, 2003 2:20PM

Wow!

Now, THAT, to me, is impressive that someone from the auction house would actually be scanning to boards and then make that post (yes, I "know" that they *should* be scanning them, but that doesn't mean people always do what they should). Also impressive is who it is.
Very cool, and good luck getting things resolved (to both sides)

Ron

grip · September 14, 2003 2:46PM

Double Ditto.Al

MapMaker · September 15, 2003 4:50AM

I replied to Mr Rohan (Heritage Pres.) this morning and they are seriously working on my problems. I think Mr Rohan is a real class act and I am very happy I chose "Heritage" to Auction my collection. I will let you know how this comes out after L.B. Signature Auction ends this week.
Thanks again Mr.Rohan & Mr. Marino to you both for outstanding ability to listen to your customer!
Regards, MapMaker.

Dabigkahuna · October 30, 2003 2:12PM

MapMaker,

How did things end up working out?

Larry
Dabigkahuna

fountainheadgold · October 30, 2003 3:12PM

sometimes i buy gsa's 3 at a time for what one should bring, i should'nt tell this but oh well

MapMaker · October 31, 2003 2:59AM

<< <i>MapMaker,

How did things end up working out?

Larry
Dabigkahuna >>

Larry & All forum members,
Heritage did the right thing and allowed me to put in a reserve bid to protect the W.L. Half's mentioned. They did not sell during the regular auction but they did sell in the post auction for the minimum amount I had wanted for them. All in all I have been very happy with the way Heritage has handled my consignment. I will let all of you know how it all came out after I receive my settlement check next week.
Regards, MapMaker.

lazeroo · October 31, 2003 11:27AM

well there you go!!

again the real bussiness with the best customer service will win every time.

I bet more people than me saw this post. good job Mr.Rohan,

&quot;HERITAGE 2 for 1 SALE&quot; WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

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