Hi Lana,
We do. It's proven to be an easy way to gather desired items - especially ephemera. We have a separate account and check book just for online auctions. I also gather in a lot of stuff that is used in exhibitions (lens, props, tech stuff). I've only been stiffed once out of several
successful transactions. We have not sold anything. And, we don't have a written policy. I'd be happy to talk with you more. Seasons greeting to all at CP.
We do miss Candlelight.

Dave Maschino

Lana Newhart-Kellen wrote:

> I am interested in talking to anyone whose institution uses on-line
> auctions as a way to increase collections (museum and archival).
> Why do you use on-line auctions, what kind of experiences have you had, do
> you purchase exclusively from specific on-line auction(s) (i.e. E-Bay, or
> Sotheby's, etc), does your institution have a written policy concerning on-
> line auctions, and anything else you may believe to be helpful.
> Thank you.
> LNK
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