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by ab88
Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Carters auction
Replies: 3
Views: 948

Re: Carters auction

Junk?

It's all quality collectibles!
by ab88
Wed May 03, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Welcome back Pennymachines
Replies: 49
Views: 7340

Re: Welcome back Pennymachines

Got to be honest, selling three of the same machine for a nutty price is not a sales strategy I'd expect to succeed
by ab88
Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505533

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

I didn't get to see them sadly but if they are that smooth perhaps they are a bit too good. Hard line with restorations, dammed whatever you do sometimes.

I just find it odd at times what gets a forum talking and what doesn't.
by ab88
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505533

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

Very surprised to see no comment on the outstanding prices achieved for the three Bryans Magic Machines at the weekend. £15,500 plus commission, and they are staying together.
by ab88
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Saleroom roundups
Replies: 242
Views: 137613

Re: Saleroom roundups

If you listened live to the auction, I do recall them being described as challenging projects or something of that order. I rarely buy without viewing at any auction. It is also becoming more and more common to have separate viewing days to sale days with some auction houses which makes life harder ...
by ab88
Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Crazy auction weekend
Replies: 16
Views: 16750

Re: Crazy auction weekend

I've got an auction next week where I can't view on the bidding days.... so I have to travel from Cambridge to Oxford to view and then back again to bid, or I can pay an online surcharge (an extra 2%) and bid from home before going to collect. Its all a bit arse about face, but it's progress I'm told.
by ab88
Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Crazy auction weekend
Replies: 16
Views: 16750

Re: Crazy auction weekend

Thee elephant was atrocious It kept stopping the sound was out prices were all wrong. Auctions restarted and now we know Get back to proper auctions They way it should be mr hunt Employ a kid to do the computer work and you do your mums old job Easy peasy Despite the audio/visual issues I didn't se...
by ab88
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505533

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

And viewing is most welcome, I've been over to Steve's regularly and he's always very helpful and straightforward.

In fact a guided look around the machines is actually better for me than attending a sale.

I am fairly local though so it doesn't bother me massively but it has to be local to someone!
by ab88
Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Operator dilemma: old Pennies or Tokens?
Replies: 58
Views: 20893

Re: Operator dilemma: old Pennies or Tokens?

We use tokens for the rides at Dingles, and have automatic token dispensers on cash / contactless card. The plan is, when we get around to the Old Penny Arcade convert the oldest dispenser to old penny size and order tokens from the supplier (whose name escapes me). I believe for us this will be fai...
by ab88
Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Cottees Auction of coin operated machines
Replies: 65
Views: 12712

Re: Cottees Auction of coin operated Machines

Or (and this is a revolutionary idea), why not just advertise them at reasonable prices and see what happens? Seems to me everyone wants top dollar, central location, minimal commission. It ain't gonna happen. I am actively looking to buy some machines at reasonable money and there is nothing in Cot...
by ab88
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:09 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Cottees Auction of coin operated machines
Replies: 65
Views: 12712

Re: Cottees Auction of coin operated Machines

And there you go, all the banging on about in person auctions..... someone holds one and it's 'too far'.

It would appear to be a no-win situation, and in such a niche world you aren't going to get many 'having a go'.
by ab88
Wed May 11, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505533

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

Thats how auctions work.... It doesn't always seem to affect prices. Find somewhere else to sell the stuff. Naff all gets offered on here, ditto Facebook and Ebay has the odd gem but is mainly full of shite. There is a reason auctions work, it brings large numbers of buyers together with the promise...
by ab88
Tue May 03, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 20 percent VAT on machines
Replies: 12
Views: 1171

Re: 20 percent VAT on machines

badpenny wrote: Sun May 01, 2022 10:31 pm Eh? ... Have I walked into the wrong room? Who just won what? !PUZZLED!
The VAT Man

He always wins
by ab88
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505533

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

Got on well with CC. Bought several machines and bits. Service pretty good, but patchy when Steve is trying to juggle a bit too much. It doesn't bother me really as its a place to buy things outside of Ebay and get an honest opinion from someone who knows as to the quality of the item. Steve was unw...
by ab88
Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Rye arcade machines identified
Replies: 5
Views: 779

Re: can someone name the makers of these machines please

This forum is such a friendly place....

If the chap was selling DVDs of the museum, is it worth getting excited about the 6 he'd likely manage to sell?
by ab88
Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:41 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Edistan Automatics Skittles
Replies: 28
Views: 7383

Re: Edistan Automatics Skittles

I've spoken to the chap on Facebook. The electrics look in good clean condition from the limited photos, though there is evidence of wood worm around the frame for the viewing area. He'll pop it on a pallet for £130. £400 delivered didn't sound out of the way but I have no time or knowledge of how t...
by ab88
Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Spicers vintage slot machine auctions
Replies: 94
Views: 13857

Re: Spicers slot auction 25 Feb 22

+30% made the final lot over £8k

Some utterly bonkers prices there.
by ab88
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Fairground Heritage Trust Arcade
Replies: 31
Views: 6417

Re: Fairground Heritage Trust Arcade

Just to answer a few questions specifically with the FHT. As a charity we accept donations and we are different from a private collector in that we intend to exhibit everything in working order wherever possible for the public good. It isn't about making money when it concerns the collection, though...
by ab88
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Fairground Heritage Trust Arcade
Replies: 31
Views: 6417

Re: Fairground Heritage Trust Arcade

Well we have a captive audience and part of the purpose of the arcade areas is to keep those not on the rides entertained (whilst those that like the rides buy more tokens and carry on whizzing round). So a 2p area of more modern pushers and novelties, a 10p area mixed with bandits, and a few modern...
by ab88
Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Fairground Heritage Trust Arcade
Replies: 31
Views: 6417

Re: Fairground Heritage Trust Arcade

That is all quite useful and interesting information. I could do with finding a Wheel Em In for 2ps, and ideally something like a Flippa Winner for a bit of variety. Anyone know of something in the right part of the world? I can find loads of things in the East of England near me but none near Devon!