Which major numismatic auction house has the highest "sold" percentage?

291fifth

"Sold" means it actually changed hands. No buy backs or sales to the auction house itself.

ziggy29

Is this information even available?

Boom

Considering the fact that there are a LOT more Auction houses than Heritage and Teletrade, this could involve a rather extensive study.

Michigan

<< <i>Considering the fact that there are a LOT more Auction houses than Heritage and Teletrade, this could involve a rather extensive study. >>




You would need a definition of the word "major" auction house. I would say there are 5 or 6 "major" numismatic auction houses.

291fifth

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<< <i>Considering the fact that there are a LOT more Auction houses than Heritage and Teletrade, this could involve a rather extensive study. >>




You would need a definition of the word "major" auction house. I would say there are 5 or 6 "major" numismatic auction houses. >>



Let's define major as an auction house that would be capable of handling the ANA summer convention show auction.

Boom

<< <i>If anyone is going to check it out, you might consider "sold" in terms of the % of both lots AND dollars. >>



Excellent point Mark

Julian

It depends on whether it is a collection or whether the sale contains dealer or collector consignments that have reserves on them.

I know for a fact that the Reiver sale had no reserves and consequently had a 100% of the items sold.

The Garrett collection sold by Stacks and then B/R had 100% of the items sell.

Each sale stands on its own merits.