posted on October 2, 2000 07:37:48 PM new
Well, after help from all of the AW users' input into my previous thread about needing help on making a decision about going for a huge, for my wallet, auction, I decided to "go for it". I waited until T minus 1 minute to place my bid. I set my max at 7 grand and held the highest bid at 5800 for most of that minute, lol. I was outgunned in the final 9 seconds. Lot went for 7100 and it was over.
Thanks to all of you helped me "go for it". It wasn't meant to be, and for all I know, the winner might have had a few more thousand to go before giving out. It sure was a rush!
Now I'm going out for a few beers and unwind
btw, the auction was for an incredible pile of die-cast that I could easily have died over. The kind of stuff that a collector/dealer like myself would pay a few bucks just to see in one place.
I don't know if mentioning numbers or the type of auction it was is breaking any CG guidlines. If so, I apologize. I just had to air this out.
posted on October 3, 2000 01:09:19 AM new
Sorry that you missed out on it but like you said, maybe it wasn't meant for you after all. When you collect and buy and sell, do what your heart tells you to. Sometimes the best part of the deal is the thrill of the hunt. Good luck with your next buy.
posted on October 3, 2000 07:15:13 AM new
Some years ago I was engaged by a very wealthy individual to bid on their behalf for a painting at a major international art sale. The individual wanted to preserve their anonymity and not be seen to be bidding openly.
Although I wasn't bidding with my money it was a hell of an adrenalin rush.
I had been authorised to bid up to $450,000.00 with fully secured lines of credit and established references from the client and accepted by the auction house, a major international.
I was outbid by a huge margin. Although I was well paid for my time I don't think I slept for a week after that. Just imagine if it was your own money!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
