Karl Read
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Auction house or eBay?, by Karl Read on Sept 30, 2015 12:46:36 GMT 1, Hi All,
I have a piece I'm considering parting with to part fund a project. Im unsure on the exact value now to be honest. Im guessing anywhere between ยฃ3K to ยฃ5K.
Something of this ballpark value, what do you think is a better route? Submit to an auction house or chuck it on eBay at 99p and hope for the best?
Hi All,
I have a piece I'm considering parting with to part fund a project. Im unsure on the exact value now to be honest. Im guessing anywhere between ยฃ3K to ยฃ5K.
Something of this ballpark value, what do you think is a better route? Submit to an auction house or chuck it on eBay at 99p and hope for the best?
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Art Fan 2011
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Auction house or eBay?, by Art Fan 2011 on Sept 30, 2015 12:48:46 GMT 1, Depends what it is and how soon you need it gone - you could always offer it on here 
Depends what it is and how soon you need it gone - you could always offer it on here |
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jusdeep
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Auction house or eBay?, by jusdeep on Sept 30, 2015 13:00:09 GMT 1, I would offer it on here - obviously depending what it is.
If it's quality, it'll get sold quickly, avoid auction fees and possibly a long wait to get entered into the right auction catalogue. And if it's by a few artists avoid resale tax.
I would offer it on here - obviously depending what it is.
If it's quality, it'll get sold quickly, avoid auction fees and possibly a long wait to get entered into the right auction catalogue. And if it's by a few artists avoid resale tax.
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Auction house or eBay?, by Ponyboy Curtis on Sept 30, 2015 14:52:38 GMT 1, test the waters here and then make a decision. Auction house is great if you don't want to get involved in the process but can be expensive for you. eBay brings out some true collectors but an abundance of bellends.
Really depends on what it is and your expectations tbh! Good luck.
test the waters here and then make a decision. Auction house is great if you don't want to get involved in the process but can be expensive for you. eBay brings out some true collectors but an abundance of bellends.
Really depends on what it is and your expectations tbh! Good luck.
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Auction house or eBay?, by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 21:03:45 GMT 1, Just remember, eBay takes 10%.
Offer it here first! What is it?
Just remember, eBay takes 10%.
Offer it here first! What is it?
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rebelate
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Auction house or eBay?, by rebelate on Sept 30, 2015 21:39:41 GMT 1, Just remember, eBay takes 10%. Offer it here first! What is it?
Just remember, eBay takes 10%. Offer it here first! What is it? Might want to add... Ebay takes 10% + Paypal 3% = 13% hit total |
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The Silence
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Auction house or eBay?, by The Silence on Sept 30, 2015 22:14:50 GMT 1, I sold an unsigned Golf Sale at auction fairly recently. The reserve was set low because they assured me there would be interest.
I ended up after all fees getting less than ยฃ2k. When I'm pretty sure I could have got a little more on here. Auctions can sometimes be good but have a look at what you'd actually get and be careful to set the reserve. eBay has other things to be careful with. I'd say if it's anything covered by this forum that would be a better option. At least that was my take away from that sale.
I sold an unsigned Golf Sale at auction fairly recently. The reserve was set low because they assured me there would be interest.
I ended up after all fees getting less than ยฃ2k. When I'm pretty sure I could have got a little more on here. Auctions can sometimes be good but have a look at what you'd actually get and be careful to set the reserve. eBay has other things to be careful with. I'd say if it's anything covered by this forum that would be a better option. At least that was my take away from that sale.
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simonsion
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Auction house or eBay?, by simonsion on Sept 30, 2015 23:06:47 GMT 1, You cloud try a gallery ? Prob end up with the same amount of ยฃ less the hassle 
You cloud try a gallery ? Prob end up with the same amount of ยฃ less the hassle |
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Auction house or eBay?, by 11 on Sept 30, 2015 23:11:04 GMT 1, You cloud try a gallery ? Prob end up with the same amount of ยฃ less the hassle
Look at Mr 2 Stars 
You cloud try a gallery ? Prob end up with the same amount of ยฃ less the hassle Look at Mr 2 Stars |
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simonsion
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Auction house or eBay?, by simonsion on Sept 30, 2015 23:16:09 GMT 1, Only one every 4 and a bit years not bad ha ha
Only one every 4 and a bit years not bad ha ha
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Karl Read
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Auction house or eBay?, by Karl Read on Oct 1, 2015 8:55:01 GMT 1, Thanks all for your suggestions. Sounds like the auction house route could be a bit of a hassle. It's a Shepard Fairey on Metal. I received a fair offer on e-beans for it but it seems maybe i could get more for it. The guys was pretty cool, even suggested i could get more. Maybe i will put it up on here and eBay. Thanks All.
Thanks all for your suggestions. Sounds like the auction house route could be a bit of a hassle. It's a Shepard Fairey on Metal. I received a fair offer on e-beans for it but it seems maybe i could get more for it. The guys was pretty cool, even suggested i could get more. Maybe i will put it up on here and eBay. Thanks All.
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crank
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Auction house or eBay?, by crank on Oct 1, 2015 9:23:55 GMT 1, So what online auction houses deal with urban art? Would Bonhand work or would they just turn their noses up at it?
So what online auction houses deal with urban art? Would Bonhand work or would they just turn their noses up at it?
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Balboa
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Auction house or eBay?, by Balboa on Oct 1, 2015 18:30:43 GMT 1, Just remember, eBay takes 10%. Offer it here first! What is it?
Just remember, eBay takes 10%. Offer it here first! What is it? Final value fee is capped at ยฃ250 though. |
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rebelate
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Auction house or eBay?, by rebelate on Oct 1, 2015 18:35:09 GMT 1, Just remember, eBay takes 10%. Offer it here first! What is it? Final value fee is capped at ยฃ250 though.
Just remember, eBay takes 10%. Offer it here first! What is it? Final value fee is capped at ยฃ250 though. That's only true if you have a store. It's $750 USD if you're just a seller from what I remember |
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anodyne13
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Auction house or eBay?, by anodyne13 on Oct 1, 2015 19:39:16 GMT 1, Auction house will have a 35-40% spread between what the buyer pays and what you receive. The smaller the dollar amount the closer you will be to the upper end of that.
Auction house will have a 35-40% spread between what the buyer pays and what you receive. The smaller the dollar amount the closer you will be to the upper end of that.
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Balboa
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Auction house or eBay?, by Balboa on Oct 1, 2015 20:36:37 GMT 1, Final value fee is capped at ยฃ250 though. That's only true if you have a store. It's $750 USD if you're just a seller from what I remember
sellercentre.ebay.co.uk/introduction-ebay-fees
Final value fee is capped at ยฃ250 though. That's only true if you have a store. It's $750 USD if you're just a seller from what I remember No, it's private sellers. At least here in the UK: sellercentre.ebay.co.uk/introduction-ebay-fees |
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Auction house or eBay?, by markent on Oct 1, 2015 21:57:57 GMT 1, Auction house will have a 35-40% spread between what the buyer pays and what you receive. The smaller the dollar amount the closer you will be to the upper end of that.
Wow!! Never realised that, now that is a nice slice of the cake
Auction house will have a 35-40% spread between what the buyer pays and what you receive. The smaller the dollar amount the closer you will be to the upper end of that. Wow!! Never realised that, now that is a nice slice of the cake |
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crank
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Auction house or eBay?, by crank on Oct 1, 2015 23:26:02 GMT 1, Neither did I. I never realised just how utterly greedy auction houses were.
Neither did I. I never realised just how utterly greedy auction houses were.
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The Silence
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Auction house or eBay?, by The Silence on Oct 2, 2015 1:18:26 GMT 1, Mine sold mine through large auction house in London. They deduct a commission (or selling fee) from the "hammer price". This was around 12%. Then also add on 25% (up to ยฃ50k, 20% up to ยฃ1m etc) for the buyer as a "buyers premium" to the sale price. The promise of bidding wars is exciting but rarely materialise. Quite fun but I think I've learnt my lesson. Ha.
Mine sold mine through large auction house in London. They deduct a commission (or selling fee) from the "hammer price". This was around 12%. Then also add on 25% (up to ยฃ50k, 20% up to ยฃ1m etc) for the buyer as a "buyers premium" to the sale price. The promise of bidding wars is exciting but rarely materialise. Quite fun but I think I've learnt my lesson. Ha.
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mike3489
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Auction house or eBay?, by mike3489 on Oct 2, 2015 6:36:05 GMT 1, Just saw a Fairy screen print on metal at a show in NYC, was a great piece, and not overwhelmingly large. For eBay, remember you can set a minimum to be sure you don't get hosed.
Just saw a Fairy screen print on metal at a show in NYC, was a great piece, and not overwhelmingly large. For eBay, remember you can set a minimum to be sure you don't get hosed.
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russkov
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Auction house or eBay?, by russkov on Oct 2, 2015 6:42:05 GMT 1, Just sold my HPM of Fairey via an auction house... Happy with the result, but surely next time I'll propose it on this very forum first, as indeed as a seller I would have optimized the gain, and the purchaser would have reduced the end price... However, metals from fairey, even if this is on my point of view better than silkscreen on wood (matter of taste), do not expect to skyrocket the price if it's not iconic.
Just sold my HPM of Fairey via an auction house... Happy with the result, but surely next time I'll propose it on this very forum first, as indeed as a seller I would have optimized the gain, and the purchaser would have reduced the end price... However, metals from fairey, even if this is on my point of view better than silkscreen on wood (matter of taste), do not expect to skyrocket the price if it's not iconic.
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