azda Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Anyone took a look through their auction catalogue? Its not for the average collector, some amazing coins in there, the farthing boys should get their credit cards out Quote
Rob Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 There's a broad mix for everyone. The only thing missing is low grade washers, but you wouldn't sell them through an auction like that anyway. That's ebay's preserve. Quote
azda Posted September 24, 2012 Author Posted September 24, 2012 Its one of those auctions Rob where the average collector could buy 1 coin probably, problem being there's so much choice. Quote
Rob Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Its one of those auctions Rob where the average collector could buy 1 coin probably, problem being there's so much choice.Correct, but it means that everyone can have something. Very few people could buy the lot, even within a sub-section - say all the Henry pennies or the angels etc. So just make a list of potential purchases and work your way through it. There are very few sales at the main auction houses where either/or decisions don't have to be made. You either wait for something to come along at the right price, or decide you want a particular piece however much it costs and throw the book away. Your choice. Sometimes you pick up more than expected, sometimes nothing. Quote
Accumulator Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Some lovely coins, as there are also in the St. James Auction (in conjunction with Baldwins) on 1st October. Serious collectors of early milled silver and gold will be giving their wallets a real hammering for sure! Quote
Peckris Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Do you think we could have a link please guys? Quote
Coinery Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Very little Elizabeth hammered, though a nice crown however. The two 6d's (2705 and 2706) I just can't fathom the pricing, 1568 being just about the most common of dates, and it's hardly drop-dead (other than it's estimate). The other is also nothing special. Quote
davidrj Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Do you think we could have a link please guys?Baldwin77 thanks to Google Quote
ski Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 roman 1 proof.......a local coin dealer viewed it for me and said it wasnt as good as pics and had a score on the obverse.....from the pics it looks the mutz nutz.....i was going to push the boat out, but now not so sure what to do. Quote
azda Posted September 24, 2012 Author Posted September 24, 2012 roman 1 proof.......a local coin dealer viewed it for me and said it wasnt as good as pics and had a score on the obverse.....from the pics it looks the mutz nutz.....i was going to push the boat out, but now not so sure what to do. Problem being ski, do you really want one? How long have you waited? And if you did go for it would you be satisfied with it if you won Quote
ski Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 yesfor evermaybe not if its scored.....all questions ive asked myself, many times over hence my dillema Quote
azda Posted September 24, 2012 Author Posted September 24, 2012 Well, i've put 1 bid in That'll be the only bid for me in this sale. Quote
Coinery Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Some lovely coins, as there are also in the St. James Auction (in conjunction with Baldwins) on 1st October. Serious collectors of early milled silver and gold will be giving their wallets a real hammering for sure!I can't seem to find the StJames catalogue for Oct 1st, have you got a link? Quote
VickySilver Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 No, but www.sixbid.com has all these listed... Quote
Coinery Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 No, but www.sixbid.com has all these listed...Many thanks! Quote
Coinery Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Would I be right in thinking there's no 'extra' fee for using sixbid, just the auction house buyers' premium?Also, does anyone here have plans to be on the floor at StJames? Quote
Coinery Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Lot 2619 for the farthing gentlemen! http://www.sixbid.com/nav.php?p=viewlot&sid=679&lot=2619Now you'd want that, wouldn't you! What a beautiful coin! Edited September 24, 2012 by Coinery Quote
Peter Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Lot 2619 for the farthing gentlemen! http://www.sixbid.com/nav.php?p=viewlot&sid=679&lot=2619Now you'd want that, wouldn't you! What a beautiful coin! I haven't stretched to patterns.It is an attractive silver disc though. Quote
Accumulator Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Would I be right in thinking there's no 'extra' fee for using sixbid, just the auction house buyers' premium?Also, does anyone here have plans to be on the floor at StJames?I won't be at either auction in person, just following on Sixbid. There's no extra premium for the Sixbid service. Just remember to register in advance if you want to bid, rather than only follow the auction. Edited September 24, 2012 by Accumulator Quote
Colin G. Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Lot 2619 for the farthing gentlemen! http://www.sixbid.com/nav.php?p=viewlot&sid=679&lot=2619Now you'd want that, wouldn't you! What a beautiful coin! I haven't stretched to patterns.It is an attractive silver disc though. It would also currently not fit into my collecting habits...however saying that I have looked at a few of the Brussels Hoard There are some nice farthings in there, but the ones I would go for are out of my budget at the moment and the estimates are quite strong all things considered....oh well until the next time!! Quote
Peckris Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Do you think we could have a link please guys?Baldwin77 thanks to GoogleThanks!roman 1 proof.......a local coin dealer viewed it for me and said it wasnt as good as pics and had a score on the obverse.....from the pics it looks the mutz nutz.....i was going to push the boat out, but now not so sure what to do. Can you trust the local dealer - sure he's not putting you off on his own account? Quote
Coinery Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Do you think we could have a link please guys?Baldwin77 thanks to GoogleThanks!roman 1 proof.......a local coin dealer viewed it for me and said it wasnt as good as pics and had a score on the obverse.....from the pics it looks the mutz nutz.....i was going to push the boat out, but now not so sure what to do. Can you trust the local dealer - sure he's not putting you off on his own account?First thought that entered MY mind! God, we're all SO suspicious! Quote
ski Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 Can you trust the local dealer - sure he's not putting you off on his own account?well peck the thought had run through my mind, last year london had one for sale with an estimate of £500-600, it was apparently very scratched with no mention of that in the london catalogue.....he reckoned on it being worth maybe £300, it was so scratched it hammered at £1000 plus premium/vat the pics look really good!!!. Quote
azda Posted September 25, 2012 Author Posted September 25, 2012 So how many of us are having a dabble? Will be interesting to see how we do with our respective wants. I have a bid on one lot but will obviously tell you Thursday Quote
ski Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 So how many of us are having a dabble?yep, ive hit the button...... Quote
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