Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
BLOODY STUPID having 2 auctions on the same day then nothing for 2/3months....
Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
I will definitely supporting Coventry. Jerry and Jeremy organise these events for us and the hobby we all love and have done so for a number of years. The clash of dates caused by Elephant house appears to be a deliberate act to try and stop them. The silly thing is most of us would have attended both auctions if they had been on different weekends.
Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
It's always great to see a great debate but at the end of the day its choice, there are good machines in both including things that have been in before, that's if the items promised actually turn up on the day ( beyond control of the auction, I know) if your coming from the south coast for that special item its a long way to come to be disappointed, at least this time we can call in EH on the way for a look, then proceed to Coventry ( for a warm up!) and see how good that special item is if its there, and perhaps then see who draws the short straw to stay in the ice box!
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Only Me!!!So your saying that losing coventry wouldnt be bad for the hobby? You dont believe this whole thing is an attempt by sh to force coventry out? So i ask two questions 1.then why did he do it as clearly its not in his interest to cut possible attandance on the day? 2. What does he hope to gain from it if not to gain a monolopy of the market in the long run?
I don't believe it! I don't believe your all still banging on about EH and TAXI....for Mike Hunt has anybody seen Mike Hunt!! sorry Steve Hunt. Get a life and move on, move on to the pub, now that's a much better idea. "What's your name?" "Banister" Banister? didn't I meet you on the stairs? I don't think that Prince of Darkness or Beelzebub in disguise as he likes to be known, gives Collecting for Collectors a second thought.
If you are all such dedicated hobbyists you'll all be sent to Coventry, sorry going to Coventry any way. So does it matter who goes to EH or the working mans club that time forgot. Must remember to put the cat out, Meow... oh sorry trod on the wife's pussy again. Which reminds me, you all need to calm down dear otherwise you will have palpitations and end up in hospital. Oh NO!! Nurse, Nurse, I said slip off his spectacles. I'm going to both. Might see you in the dung house or at Nell Gwinn tea rooms for more blood shed on the sticky carpet.
Keep on........Collecting
Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
I am so sorry, but I laughed when I read the taxi call. I read it and thought " who on Earth is Mike.." and I laughed. Out loud, too. I will go to my room and think about what I have done....
Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Well the other collectors and I in Oz all feel so badly about this dilemma of not one, but TWO specialist coin-op auctions on the same day that we've all put our hands in our pockets and..... shuffled on home to cry. I guess for us the only thing even coming close to any kind of coin-op auction in the last four years was the recent Michael Woolf sale in nearby New Zealand. Just a touch of bidding from photos, unknown auction house packing quality and fees, overseas shipping and import duty/sales tax to get excited about. So please stop occasionally to remember the fallen in the colonies and how damn good you all have it over there no matter how many auctions you can't attend or miles to drive on the A4.
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and this guy thinks we should get a lifeGet a life and move on, move on to the pub, now that's a much better idea. "What's your name?" "Banister" Banister? didn't I meet you on the stairs? I don't think that Prince of Darkness or Beelzebub in disguise as he likes to be known
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we do understand just how you feel GS, its the same for us,do you realise its over 10 MILES between coventry and the EH !!the recent Michael Woolf sale in nearby New Zealand
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At this point I'll add my sixpence worth, having been to many auctions in the past but never to these two both on the same day. I have a dilemma with only limit funds to spend, always looking for a bargain, wanting to go to Coventry's Auction because I only discovered it on this forum and because most on here say it's for collectors. Do I go to the other at Elephant House instead as I might get a better chance there (I also like enamel signs), do I just go to EH or do I go to both or just Coventry. I also have to pick up another machine either on the way or way back that I bought for spares. On top of all these desissions my Mrs keeps asking me what our are plans are for next weekend. Lifes complicated collecting old machines and for our Oz friend it's about a 220 mile round trip for me!
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
The success of Coventry will be down to the amount of buyers that turn up, I'm torn between the two auctions but reluctant to leave an absentee bid on an item at the EH without looking at it first, but if Coventry where to offer absentee bids on items...happy days! everybody's a winner.... you would probably have to extend the auction an extra hour or so for the buyers to collect their goodies if successful.
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Has anyone ever put a absentee bid on at any auction (any) and won it well below??? Ie your not there at the auction but that guy called Mr. Wall was there.........
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I still think it would be a good idea to wear name badges .........then I'd know who not to start chatting with before the penny dropped
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Yes, its a problem leaving bids, as I have learnt over the years at railwayana auctions ( as I collect enamel signs too) as Mr Wall often turns up especially at the Stafford one, the poor sods that I know have left high bids always seem to be 'lucky' enough to get it a their top bid! and yes if you are buying a machine you really need a good look at it before committing yourself before you leave a commission bid, although I have left a bid at EH and got it £120 cheaper than my bid, and the machine was fine, no doubt others might have had a different experience.( I believe an auction house can bid up a buyer but only to the reserve ) lets all have a good day snow permitting, at which venue(s) you choose!
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Two men go into an auction, ones got money and ones got knowledge.
When the auctions over, the man with knowledge has money and the man with money?
Has knowledge.
When the auctions over, the man with knowledge has money and the man with money?
Has knowledge.
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
I have to say that my experience with absentee bids by eh are the same panda999. In the past i bought several items with absentee bids, and the were always (far) below my max bids. By the way, how is the weather forecast for coventry next week?
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
It seems to be "Whether" to go to one, the other or both.dutchboy wrote:........ By the way, how is the weather forecast for coventry next week?
Some are commenting that the distance is around 12 miles.
It's not 12 miles at 60 MPH.
I know the area like the back of my hand, it could take you 10 mins to find your car in L'Spa and then at least 40 minutes to make the journey.
If you don't know the area then it could be a lot longer.
The Bacon Butties and bar opens from 10 am at Coundon, the car park is outside the door and it's warm inside.
If we see you GREAT! If we don't .... have a great and fruitful time and above all enjoy yourselves and stay safe.
Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Badpenny, if there is no delay on my flight because of strikes with KLM. Than i will see you at 10.00 at the bar.
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Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
easy to see you have never been to the town of coventry DB, if it rains in coventry its considered an exciting day, The auction is the high spot of the towns year,another two years and the mayor gives and the two "j's" the keys to the city,which will be handy as there are a lot of people trying to get outBy the way, how is the weather forecast for coventry next week?
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