Apparently they are in at least some shows, the official auctioneer of the ANA...

So, the big question is this: Has anyone here consigned coins with them to sell? And if so, how has your experience been?

Also, I'll ask generally what KINDS of coins did you sell? Was it all OLDER coins like pre-1900 gold and silver, is it primarily PCGS or NGC too?

Does ANACS hold any place? Older ANACS to be precise...

Are moderns of any kind a factor?

Were bullion items of any interest? Even special issue bullion items like 20th Anniversary Silver or Gold Eagles (2006), such as the sets with the Reverse Proofs?

Did State Quarters make any appearances, or is that laughable?

Is is strictly a graded coin market in these auctions, or do OGP coins have a place, such as Legacy Sets, Proof Sets, GSA items, Silver PREMIER Sets, things like that? Coin and Currency Sets? Anything of that ilk?

I realize I will have to start scouring the sales from past auctions, but I am curious first:

1. If anyone has had any experiences with this organization, for better or for worse. Ideally, tell me privately, unless you feel compelled to tell the group constructively because you think the group my benefit, but in such a way that we are not slandering or libeling (I forget which legal term applies) an organization which may be fairly respected in the business.

2. If you've done business, what kinds of items did you sell?

3. If you sold, how did it work? I read their FAQs, which all seemed geared toward BUYERS, not sellers, so that wasn't very helpful. What does it cost a SELLER to consign to Bowers and Morena? So, if you sold, did selling with them eat your costs?

4. Were you pleased/displeased?

5. Did you get what you hoped?

6. Was the company responsive to you?

7. Did they live up to their promises?

8. Did you get paid when promised?

9. What happened to unsold items?

10. Did you get to select WHICH auction/even items would be listed/sold at?

11. Was a live person easy to reach? How was customer service as a seller?

12. Also, for the buyers out there, how has your experience been if you've dealt with Bowers and Morena auctions? Were the things you bought ridiculously cheap or moderately priced? Expensive?