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- Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Wellers Auction @ Wadhurst, East Sussex
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1614
Re: Wellers Auction @ Wadhurst, East Sussex
As I understand it you only pay VAT on the commission. So 15% + 3% Saleroom commission (or whatever) = 18% on the hammer, then VAT on that figure. ie if the hammer price is £1000, you would pay £180 commission, and then VAT on that, so £36, for a total payment of £1216. If the overall commission wer...
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:42 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Wellers Auction @ Wadhurst, East Sussex
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1614
Re: Wellers Auction @ Wadhurst, East Sussex
Some very handsome prices achieved by the Wonders machines, (the power of Saleroom.com ?) - and then there is the cost of collection, new keys and the hours spent on the restoration they are crying out for. Afterwards however you will have some lovely machines as they appeared untouched by human col...
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Crazy auction weekend
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17022
Re: Crazy auction weekend
The technical issues were unfortunate, but in no way catastrophic, and are unlikely to be repeated. The system works well, but for complete success you do need to view the goods, as indeed with any auction. The upside is that you can bid in the warm with tea on hand, which is a bonus when there are ...
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:33 am
- Forum: Feedback
- Topic: Arena subscription
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13635
Re: Upgrade to full member ???
Yep, me too?
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 511580
Re: EH / Collector Connector sales
I have bought 2 or 3 items via Collector Corner and have always found Steve easy to message, always replied, and as far as I'm concerned he runs an efficient little business for very little reward it seems. Were that there were more people with his initiative, drive and interest. But there are aren't!
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:18 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Lock picking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 614
Re: Lock picking
Can't you just take it to a competent locksmith? Mine charged me £20 to pick a couple of similar locks on an Allwin, and then £30 to make two pairs of keys. No way you want to start drilling into the metalwork?
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:55 am
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Spicers vintage slot machine auctions
- Replies: 94
- Views: 15205
Re: Spicers slot auction 25 Feb 22
It is always interesting when an auction such as this occurs, (irrespective of what the collectables are) whereby prices realised go much higher than that which has previously been considered to be the norm. The 'old heads' immediately express surprise and amazement and condemn the prices as ridicul...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:09 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 511580
Re: EH / Collector Connector sales
I can't see what the issues are with this new 'system' of buying. You see a machine you like; you go and see it, or take a chance on its condition being as you expected. You then decide what it's worth to YOU, and you leave the appropriate bid. You then either get it or you don't. The fact that the ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:00 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: BMCo Allwins - Top plinth?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1550
BMCo Allwins - Top plinth?
Were the 1930s BMCo Allwin (e.g. 'The Favourite' - 'Little Mickey' - 'The Little Wonder' etc.) machines always fitted with the top glass fronted plinth denoting the name of the machine, or were some manufactured without?
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:30 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: BMCo machines - what kind of finish to the wood?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4034
Re: BMCo machines - what kind of finish to the wood?
Many thanks to both, very useful. I shall endeavour to find a suitable varnish with perhaps a low satin sheen. Don't think they should be in any way glossy'.
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:08 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: BMCo machines - what kind of finish to the wood?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4034
BMCo machines - what kind of finish to the wood?
Hi.
I am currently restoring a 1930s BMCo 'The Favourite' allwin. Does anyone know whether the original finish to the oak cabinet was a simple waxed one, or some kind of satin lacquer or varnish?
Thanks.
I am currently restoring a 1930s BMCo 'The Favourite' allwin. Does anyone know whether the original finish to the oak cabinet was a simple waxed one, or some kind of satin lacquer or varnish?
Thanks.
- Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:36 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17572
Re: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
This background information to any particular Bryan's machine I would find hugely interesting to have - to know the provenance of a machine would add much to its general value and desirability I think. I would be happy to pay between £5 - £10 per machine for the relevant info, perhaps with a discoun...
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:02 am
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17572
Re: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
The Canterbury Payramid has a number of 998 - does that tell us anything about quantities made generally? According to Braithwaite's book a total of 1003 Payramids were made, which seems to dovetail quite neatly with the apparent production date of No.998 - almost too neatly!? For those who are not...
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:04 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17572
Re: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
Interesting. I wonder how many 'modern' machines of the various types Jim Bryan made in those later years? How much did your Payramid cost back then if you don't mind telling? If you do no worries! The Canterbury Payramid has a number of 998 - does that tell us anything about quantities made general...
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:50 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17572
Re: Canterbury Auction Galleries sale 5-6 Feb
If the Payramid was made as recently as the 1980s/'90s then presumably it would have been produced in order to sell directly to a collector, as opposed to a showman, who clearly would have had no interest in it, particularly as it operates using the traditional old penny? Perhaps this explains the m...
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:52 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Improved Pickwick variants
- Replies: 55
- Views: 27680
Re: 1912 Improved Pickwick
Many thanks for the clarification. I'll have a look at mine and see if the 'mechanism' can easily be separated from the case. I suspect not that easily as there is a cast strut across the centre of the works which is screwed to the inside of one of the rear 'planks'. As such would need to remove tha...
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 2:59 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Improved Pickwick variants
- Replies: 55
- Views: 27680
1912 Improved Pickwick
Topic merged - Site Admin.
Would anyone know how it is possible to refill the copper tube of tokens on a c.1912 Improved Pickwick ball catcher please? It seems sealed all the way through, and no access at the top as it is tight against the plinth?
Thanks in anticipation.
Would anyone know how it is possible to refill the copper tube of tokens on a c.1912 Improved Pickwick ball catcher please? It seems sealed all the way through, and no access at the top as it is tight against the plinth?
Thanks in anticipation.
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 511580
Re: Elephant House Auctions
Wow, that Strike 'Em for £2,200! Yes a serious sum for a 1960s Whales, BUT how many of this particular large allwin were produced, AND how many remain in this untouched condition? Judging by the commission bids allegedly left, of 1050, 1500 and 1650, at least three people think that the 'Strike 'Em...
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 1:52 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: WANTED: Wondermatics machines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2450
WANTED: Wondermatics machines
WANTED by new collector - The following 'Wonders' penny machines in very good original condition, or better: Basket Ball Big Wheel Bonus Boomerang Game Shot Gone Fishin' Helter Skelter Honest Joe Kum Fishing Lido Net Ball Patsy Fun Fair Pot a Ball Pot Luck Quick Returns Rally Ball Ringla Ski Jump Sn...
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:08 am
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: Auctions or lack of....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 19052
Re: Auctions or lack of....
I also collect old guns and model motor racing cars (Scalextric). Both interests involve swapmeets at regular intervals somewhere in the country, often Birmingham, the National motorcycle museum being popular, for example. The ESSENTIAL ingredient in making these events successful is that collectors...