Yes, that's how they do it to prevent sniping (and bump the price up). I try to set a reasonable max based on the value and what I'm willing to spend, which results in not winning a lot. However, I have seen some really bad stuff go for crazy prices.I've been bidding and watching something, that every time it gets ready to end on time, the clock restarts at like 2 minutes.
I guess as long as someone bids, they restart the clock...
The price is way up there now.
Start early, and I think you may have to deliver the stuff to their showroom/warehouse in Douglassville.I think the quality pieces brought top dollar as they should . I didn't like the horrible pictures and they did not name most of the brands in the auction . I'm going to load the auction up next year after seeing what sold . Ed got a nice Jacobs chuck he was looking for also . It's hard to say what they DIDN'T have there .
You did better than me, spent more than I sold, but then I only had to drive 35 miles round trip, 2 days. However, I'm not sure we were at the same show based on your description of the people you met.So I sold $800 which got me $675 net . Spent $251 . 3 days driving 160 miles everyday . Came out somewhat ahead for once . Meeting up with fine junk lovers as myself........... PRICELESS !
That’s funny, I also sold 5 items: one of the Architect’s lights, the Starrett Acme thread gage & fillet/radius gage, the old combination square head and the bag o’ snugs.I sold 5 things chazz . 1 of the Kurts , the arbor press , the 1937 Gerstner box , 1 of the Buck chucks and the set of leveling castors . I was glad to see the Gerstner go and possibly be restored by someone that would appreciate it when finished . I swear I'll be more organized for next year .
If anyone saw the old SB lathe in the exhibiters wing for sale , it sold . The thing was listed at $4900 ! Not sure what it sold for .
It did have every attachment ever made for the lathe but still . I have to unpack the Honda when the wind dies down . The rear tires were hurting on the way home .I saw that SB and couldn’t believe the price.
what did you think the SB was worth?I sold 5 things chazz . 1 of the Kurts , the arbor press , the 1937 Gerstner box , 1 of the Buck chucks and the set of leveling castors . I was glad to see the Gerstner go and possibly be restored by someone that would appreciate it when finished . I swear I'll be more organized for next year .
If anyone saw the old SB lathe in the exhibiters wing for sale , it sold . The thing was listed at $4900 ! Not sure what it sold for .