Graham Budd Auctions

[Rafehod]

Has anyone purchased from Graham Budd before, estimates seem a bit pricey, do items generally sell below estimates here or have you ever had any other experiences with them.

[1980Cossie]

As far as i know the lower estimate is the reserve amount at Graham Budds

[gatfb]

Sometimes if items do not sell they end up a couple of months later on a timed auction on at the saleroom.

I've had a few items from GB, prices can be a touch toppy but overall have no complaints as he is an excellent guy to deal with.

[Talks A Good Game]

No that isn't always the case Cossie.
I have some items in his next sale - my reserves are less than lower estimate.

[NYGiants]

There aren't many bargains at Graham Budd auctions but, equally, a good auctioneer and excellent service. I have bought relatively high value items in the past (back as a part of Sotheby's) and more recently.

Whatever I want there tends to go towards upper end of estimate or above that - but maybe that's more my misfortune than a more general experience - although being fair, at least for the high quality items, this auction gets the best prices in my experience.

[Rafehod]

Thanks to everyone for your input, There is some great items listed not just football, but horse racing and others that I am interested in and will certainly be having a go at them.

I have bought from most of the active sports auctions and plenty of the now inactive ones also but for some reason never here although I have seen it advertised many times, was probably scared off by the Sothebys connection.

Well I will set my max amounts and have some fun and with a little luck might end up with something of far better standard than the norm.

Good luck all