| name | vintage-auction-house-discipline |
| description | Use when consigning vintage cards. Vintage commands different venue treatment than modern.
|
Vintage Auction House Discipline
Heritage and Robert Edward Auctions specialize in vintage. Goldin Premier accepts vintage but markets to mixed audience. Avoid generalist platforms for premier vintage.
Venue map for vintage
| Lot value | Venue | Fee structure | Audience |
|---|
| $50K+ Premier vintage | Heritage Premier, Goldin Premier | Buyer's premium 20%+ | Specialist + institutional |
| $10-50K | Goldin, PWCC, Heritage Standard | Mixed | Active collectors |
| $1-10K | PWCC, eBay BIN/Auction | 10-20% | Retail collectors |
| Under $1K | eBay, Fanatics Collect | 10-13% | Retail |
Heritage vs Goldin specialization
Heritage Premier Sports: vintage flagship, conservative grading audience, slow but steady price discovery. Best for true rarities.
Goldin Premier: mixed vintage/modern, larger audience, faster discovery. Best for second-tier vintage with broader appeal.
Listing prep
Before consigning vintage:
- Slab the card (raw vintage sells at 40-60% discount vs slabbed)
- Verify back ad / variation
- Document provenance
- Photograph at 30°, 60°, 90° angles
- Request featured lot placement for $20K+ items
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Drives Listing tool venue recommendation for vintage consigners.
