Comments on: Sold! To the Lady Scratching Her Nose http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/ Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sold! To the Lady Scratching Her Nose | Shes Shopping Now | Sterling Silver River Rush http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Sold! To the Lady Scratching Her Nose | Shes Shopping Now | Sterling Silver River Rush Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:22:23 +0000 http://shesshoppingnow.com/?p=539#comment-92 [...] post: Sold! To the Lady Scratching Her Nose | Shes Shopping Now Share and [...] [...] post: Sold! To the Lady Scratching Her Nose | Shes Shopping Now Share and [...]

]]> By: Moi http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Moi Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:24:27 +0000 http://shesshoppingnow.com/?p=539#comment-86 I agree, Sami, a first-timer at an auction should only watch and learn, preferably with an experienced bidder who can help them understand the process...its alot different than shopping in a store; and alot more fun! Watching an auction in the movies can be very different than a real auction. I took a moment to check out your blog...what a beautiful part of the country you live in; my husband would be in photog heaven! You must get some wonderful Americana there, as well as antiques from everywhere and anywhere your clients have lived and traveled. Thanks for checking in Moi I agree, Sami, a first-timer at an auction should only watch and learn, preferably with an experienced bidder who can help them understand the process…its alot different than shopping in a store; and alot more fun! Watching an auction in the movies can be very different than a real auction.

I took a moment to check out your blog…what a beautiful part of the country you live in; my husband would be in photog heaven! You must get some wonderful Americana there, as well as antiques from everywhere and anywhere your clients have lived and traveled.

Thanks for checking in
Moi

]]> By: Sami http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Sami Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:49:12 +0000 http://shesshoppingnow.com/?p=539#comment-83 As part owner of a small town auction firm I can attest that auctioneer's are far more trustworthy than some might think. We are careful to take only intended bids and only real ones. If you've never been to an auction, go the first time only to watch and learn. If the auctioneer is good, it will be an excellent learning experience. As part owner of a small town auction firm I can attest that auctioneer’s are far more trustworthy than some might think. We are careful to take only intended bids and only real ones. If you’ve never been to an auction, go the first time only to watch and learn. If the auctioneer is good, it will be an excellent learning experience.

]]> By: Moi http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Moi Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:40:47 +0000 http://shesshoppingnow.com/?p=539#comment-75 Thanks for the input Toma. You're right...the house does often add a fee to the price. However, it does vary considerably in the US...from a high of around 30% in NYC and other major cities, to 0% at some small auctions, depending where you are. Always stop at the registration desk, ask the rules of the auction, including any fees, whether they take credit cards and checks, when items can be picked up, if you're allowed to inspect your purchase prior to payment: be sure to ask before you bid! That's why I advise observing a few auctions before you start bidding. Better, find an experience auction buyer to accompany you, like the Antiques Diva! Happy Shopping! Moi Thanks for the input Toma. You’re right…the house does often add a fee to the price. However, it does vary considerably in the US…from a high of around 30% in NYC and other major cities, to 0% at some small auctions, depending where you are.

Always stop at the registration desk, ask the rules of the auction, including any fees, whether they take credit cards and checks, when items can be picked up, if you’re allowed to inspect your purchase prior to payment: be sure to ask before you bid! That’s why I advise observing a few auctions before you start bidding. Better, find an experience auction buyer to accompany you, like the Antiques Diva!
Happy Shopping!
Moi

]]> By: The Antiques Diva http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-74 The Antiques Diva Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:09:38 +0000 http://shesshoppingnow.com/?p=539#comment-74 Great post!! Full of great tips as always - loving your new blog! I also wanted to remind readers that the auction houses (atleast in Europe - I dont know about in the USA) always adds their commission on top of the "sold" for price. When getting details on the auction, don't forget to ask what % of sale goes to the house. At a recent auction I attended in Amsterdam, the house added 30% to final sale price which would have added a big chunk of change to potential purchases. Ciao 4 now, Toma Great post!! Full of great tips as always – loving your new blog!

I also wanted to remind readers that the auction houses (atleast in Europe – I dont know about in the USA) always adds their commission on top of the “sold” for price. When getting details on the auction, don’t forget to ask what % of sale goes to the house. At a recent auction I attended in Amsterdam, the house added 30% to final sale price which would have added a big chunk of change to potential purchases.

Ciao 4 now,
Toma

]]> By: Moi http://shesshoppingnow.com/sold-to-the-lady-scratching-her-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Moi Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:09:05 +0000 http://shesshoppingnow.com/?p=539#comment-72 I'm loving the preview...as RZ would say, its to D.I.E...the YSL Black Cartwheel Hat is just so glam, and is estimated at $100-150, a lot of Hermes scarves at $200-250, and black alligator Birkin at $10-15K! Say Hello to the Birkin! Get yourself a chai tea latte and curl up in front of the laptop and treat yourself to some eye candy at the Doyle High Society online preview at http://www.doylenewyork.com/default.htm Hurry...the sale is Tuesday, November 3! I’m loving the preview…as RZ would say, its to D.I.E…the YSL Black Cartwheel Hat is just so glam, and is estimated at $100-150, a lot of Hermes scarves at $200-250, and black alligator Birkin at $10-15K! Say Hello to the Birkin! Get yourself a chai tea latte and curl up in front of the laptop and treat yourself to some eye candy at the Doyle High Society online preview at http://www.doylenewyork.com/default.htm Hurry…the sale is Tuesday, November 3!

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