W&w Grading

[Rob 3,002]

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed in the next sale that W&W seem to be getting considerably better at matching one or more of the words: poor, good, fair, fine, almost, near, very, extremely, uncirculated, FDC with the apparent grades of the coins displayed in the catalogue and on the website? Change of cataloguer? Maybe somebody pointed out to them that they were all at sea? If this is matched by a willingness to take on board errors and issue saleroom notices, then it might be necessary to revise views on their activities.

[Red Riley 2]

I have to say, that for me the damage has already been done as I barely looked at their latest catalogue. Maybe I'll give them a year or so and see how they shape up.

[VickySilver 775]

Yes, will have to check them out as I had given them up for "Dead" for grading some LONG while ago.

[Coinery 926]

Hold on Rob! Before inviting everyone to the party, can't the secret few still get their shots off first!

I think they are a little bit like Croydon, where attendance is crucial for items not photgraphed in the catalogue! I wouldn't fear fakes with them, though, they have been exemplary in their response to these things!

I do like the location of the auction...you can view the lots at their offices, make your way into town and grab a pizza express lunch before firing next door to get your bids in! Nice experience all round!

Edit: and as is clear from the responses, not everyone follows their stock list, which can only mean one thing...happy days!

Edited October 4, 2013 by Coinery

[TomGoodheart 373]

which can only mean one thing...happy days!

[Paulus 1,942]

which can only mean one thing...happy days!

lol I hear that 'Mrs C' has a few gold and silver coins tucked under the floorboards!

[Coinery 926]

which can only mean one thing...happy days!

Brilliant!

[Peckris 579]

which can only mean one thing...happy days!

lol I hear that 'Mrs C' has a few gold and silver coins tucked under the floorboards!

Mrs Cunningham? ("Oh James, I heard you were a cunning linguist!" )

[Coinery 926]

Not realising until just that nearly everything's photographed in the online catalogue! Doh!

My lot looks even nicer online!

[Peter 615]

Thanks for the heads up chaps.

I've been trying the local auction house (general sale) but was dragged by my ear out of there by Mrs Peter as I

was taking an interest in 30 ish large lots of fossils and rocks/crystals.

The coins were TAT.

They also do a Fine Art auction...can't wait.

[TomGoodheart 373]

So long as nobody bids on my lot, I don't mind!

[Sword 1,330]

The quality of their photos (or are some just scans?) has improved but is still not great in my view. They are only black and white for a start and don't show up minor wear all that well. Their descriptions can also be a more detailed. Still, I have brought from them in the past (admittedly a little while back) and will again in the future (but probably not in this coming auction).

[Coinery 926]

(but probably not in this coming auction).

Good!

[azda 973]

So long as nobody bids on my lot, I don't mind!

I hope it's not the same one as me

[Rob 3,002]

Could be the same as me too :ph34r:

[Peckris 579]

(but probably not in this coming auction).

Good!

So long as nobody bids on my lot, I don't mind!

I hope it's not the same one as me

Could be the same as me too :ph34r:

If it's not milled, you have NO competition from me

[TomGoodheart 373]

Oh dear ... and there was me hoping for a bargain!

Edited October 6, 2013 by TomGoodheart

[azda 973]

Hopefully Stuart is'nt resting on his laurels either as i've taken a shine to a Lizzie to

[Coinery 926]

Hopefully Stuart is'nt resting on his laurels either as i've taken a shine to a Lizzie to

For fffff...

Bugger!

Perhaps the 4 of us should email our top bids to a 3rd party, and the highest genuine bid goes forth, whilst the others bow gracefully out...no point in the winning bidder paying over the odds, eh?

I'm interested in 2 of the lizzies - one to keep, one to sell!

[TomGoodheart 373]

Hopefully Stuart is'nt resting on his laurels either as i've taken a shine to a Lizzie to

For fffff...

Bugger!

Perhaps the 4 of us should email our top bids to a 3rd party, and the highest genuine bid goes forth, whilst the others bow gracefully out...no point in the winning bidder paying over the odds, eh?

I'm interested in 2 of the lizzies - one to keep, one to sell!

Sounds sensible! Question is .. who's going for which lots?

[Peter 615]

Any form of Cartel are illegal gents.

You lot will be shilling before you know it.

[Coinery 926]

Any form of Cartel are illegal gents.

You lot will be shilling before you know it.

Now Peter knows about it, we'll have to pay him off too!

[Paulus 1,942]

Any form of Cartel are illegal gents.

You lot will be shilling before you know it.

Now Peter knows about it, we'll have to pay him off too!

on a public forum too!! I have to confess I am shocked!!!!!

[Rob 3,002]

Any form of Cartel are illegal gents.

You lot will be shilling before you know it.

Nonsense. I'm deficient in that department. My avatar speaks the truth.

[TomGoodheart 373]

And I'm only buying a shilling. Blameless!