TSF Auctions - Tips for success

[dicker]

Hi All

I enjoy a well run action.  I was a bidder on the below auction which was for me well organised, and professional. Thanks @Darr3nG.

From me with a buyer perspective, the following makes for a good auction and reduces back chat as the auction is happening!

- Good Photos 

- Clear description including grading details if applicable, condition report if there are obvious impairments

- Description of coins that match the date on the photo…get the basics right

- Very clear description of the auction terms and conditions.  Increments, end time etc

- Postage terms and conditions included / not included with the auction

I am certainly not going to “tell” people how to run their auctions but the simpler the better for me.  I don’t want to partake in auctions that might result in a dispute.

It goes without saying that keeping it simple makes it easier for buyers, will result in less chance of dispute and minimise thread noise.

Best

Dicker

 

 

 

 

[Darr3nG]

Cheers @dicker. FYI - I started with the pinned 'Auction Template (Recommended)' comment and updated a few sections.

[dicker]

It makes a big difference and will be a bidder on any auctions run like yours in the future.

Best

Dicker

[modofantasma]

33 minutes ago, dicker said:

It makes a big difference and will be a bidder on any auctions run like yours in the future.

Best

Dicker

Great post. Whilst I wasn't a bidder in the auction used in your example, I totally agree.

[LawrenceChard]

3 hours ago, dicker said:

Hi All

I enjoy a well run action.  I was a bidder on the below auction which was for me well organised, and professional. Thanks @Darr3nG.

From me with a buyer perspective, the following makes for a good auction and reduces back chat as the auction is happening!

- Good Photos 

- Clear description including grading details if applicable, condition report if there are obvious impairments

- Description of coins that match the date on the photo…get the basics right

- Very clear description of the auction terms and conditions.  Increments, end time etc

- Postage terms and conditions included / not included with the auction

I am certainly not going to “tell” people how to run their auctions but the simpler the better for me.  I don’t want to partake in auctions that might result in a dispute.

It goes without saying that keeping it simple makes it easier for buyers, will result in less chance of dispute and minimise thread noise.

Best

Dicker

 

 

 

 

Did it come with "free postage"!

😎

[Darr3nG]

3 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

Did it come with "free postage"!

😎

There's no such thing, or so a wise old man once told me...  

[LawrenceChard]

1 minute ago, Darr3nG said:

There's no such thing, or so a wise old man once told me...  

Who are you calling old?

😎

[dicker]

Distinguished is the term you need to use…..along with

- Statesman

- Industry veteran

- Noted authority

- Grandee

All good ways of saying old boy without saying old boy. 
 

All the best to you both

Dicker

[ArgentSmith]

22 minutes ago, dicker said:

Distinguished is the term you need to use…..along with

- Statesman

- Industry veteran

- Noted authority

- Grandee

All good ways of saying old boy without saying old boy. 
 

All the best to you both

Dicker

Grand Poobah 👍

[dicker]

I am afforded none of those terms at home or at work.

I am simply referred to as the “Grand Dictator”.  Probably true.