Midlands Auction Coventry November 2006

[pennymachines]

Well, that reflects the kind of stupidity and ignorance anyone trying to conduct one of these auctions is going to come up against.

Having helped organise the first Salisbury auction and witnessing what goes into such events I resolved not to do it again. The financial reward was not great and didn't compensate for the time and effort. I'd rather leave it to the professionals.

I'll revise my opinion of the anonymous poster above if he is willing to advertise and promote a sale, collate, print and post several hundred catalogues, produce an online catalogue, send out vendors lot numbers, hire a venue with porters, provide an auctioneer, handle all the money, deal with any disputes arising and run the entire thing for free.

And I suggest he stays away from auctions that charge for their services if he feels ripped-off by them.

[badpenny]

At first I thought I'd logged onto a parallel universe when I read that one ......... still at least he ended by saying "please".

Interestingly I've had a couple of mails sent to me via my E-Bay i.d.one stated that as prices were low at the moment he had no intention of submitting any for the auction, but was very keen to buy (err ... aren't we all?) he also asked for details of who was submitting what (how daft do you think I am?..... no don't answer that I'm starting to question it myself)
The other one asked me why the hell I was doing this to myself? I have to admit I'm beginning to wonder. Answers please on the back of a ten pound note.

Soon I shall set up an e-mail address for those hitting "yes" on the poll to send me details of what they will submit for the auction so I can tempt you all. In the meantime please don't mail me via E-bay unless it's to do with E-bay business.

I haven't had so much fun since the day I rode my bike into a bale of barbed wire on my way to school!

[bryansjim]

The guest makes a few valid points about machines that don't exist and bids made after the hammer and then seems to go off on a tangent and lose the plot completely. We have all been to auctions where the afore mentioned things have happened but in my opinion the people involved in this auction appear to be gentlemen and not out to make a quick buck.
I will be attending but i'm not sure if I will be entering yet.
As for bringing the wife that is definetly taboo she still thinks you can buy Bryans machines for £50.

[jimmycowman]

hi , i will go the auction but not sure if ill enter any lots yet ,as for prices been down i think they have been ( ebay}i put that down to sunny days hot nights who wants to be stuck in front of a screen when you could be sitting outside the pub ,any way thats all gone now so prices will be back up (aparrantly} good luck lets hope its happens

[badpenny]

Ok everybody here we go..............

Thanks for all the feedback and comments. I've not only be enquiring through this site but have spent many an evening phoning around my old contacts who have seen the light and don't use computers, in order to spread the word and gain interest

I'm sticking with 5% commission each way.
I have set up an e-mail address .............

covslotauction@hotmail.co.uk

............. I'm asking those of you who voted yes to including items for the auction to mail me with details (what you're submitting and reserve if any) This does not commit anybody at this stage nor does it constitute a contract in any way shape or form. Circumstances are always changing, but this info helps with the marketing.
There is no cut off date for this but I'd like to think I'd have an idea of what we're looking at by end of September latest.
Cheers
Badpenny

[badpenny]

Come on Guys & Gals .............
I've been phoning around and Jerry kindly gave me a plug, but I need responses as per .........

............. I'm asking those of you who voted yes to including items for the auction to mail me with details (what you're submitting and reserve if any) This does not commit anybody at this stage nor does it constitute a contract in any way shape or form. Circumstances are always changing, but this info helps with the marketing.
to: -
covslotauction@hotmail.co.uk

[badpenny]

YES IT IS DEFINITELY A GO'ER !!!!!!

I am delighted to announce that Jerry Chattenton (Mechanical Memories Magazine) has joined forces with me to get this off the ground. So we now have a joint enterprise. This enables us to pool resources and give twice the effort to organising and running the event. It's great to have him onboard.
A flyer has been created for circulation and more news will be included in the next magazine (about to be sent out). Phones have been sizzling most evenings ringing around to winkle machines out of people who because of previous comittments can't make the day.
Grateful thanks are also overdue to the owner of this site who has generously allowed us to publicise the event for free (so far ...Ta!)

So what have we got? Well to whet your appetites in advance of the catalogue. Talking to Jerry last night we identified approx. 50 machines ranging from "Dual-Wins" & "Ballwin De-Luxes" to numerous bandits and other wall machines, that have been promised. Likewise I am pleased to pass on that where reserves have been proposed they look reasonable.

So those of you hanging back mail me now covslotauction@hotmail.co.uk
to get your unwanted slots included. The interest has been enthusiastic, can you afford not be included?

Badpenny

[JC]

Hello everyone

It's now time to get down to business!

Subscribers to Mechanical Memories Magazine will all now have an entry form for the auction, as the October issue should have arrived in the post today.
Non subscribers (and why are you non subscribers)? can obtain a form by emailing me through this site. All entries MUST be received by 23rd October, so please don't delay.
Details for ordering catalogues will be posted in the 'Market' on this site shortly.

We really hope that you will all support this event, as it's what so many have been asking for, for so long.

So let's see those entry forms coming in, and we'll see you in Coventry on 12th Novenber.

Jerry

[badpenny]

Just a gentle nudge to those of you dragging your heels when it comes to submitting for the Coventry auction. We can't produce an accurate catalogue at the eleventh hour, so please don't wait until the last minute.
I've been surprised at the number of slotties who have a pc but don't use this site or don't subscribe to Jerry's magazine.
So in an attempt to help you to help us, should you not be in posession of an entry form or terms & conds for the auction (as included in Jerry's last magazine) then mail me at covslotauction@hotmail.co.uk and I'll attach them straight back to you. Don't put it off until Oct 23, we have to go to the printers then.

Badpenny

[badpenny]

We've come a long way, it's going to be your day and you've really rallied.
Well done everybody!

We're about to go to the printers for the catalogue, so if you haven't sent Jerry you're order (£4 admits two), best do it now: -
jerry.mmm@tiscali.co.uk

Just to whet you're appetites .............. We've hit the hundred mark on lots. YES WE HAVE A HUNDRED LOTS. We also have six trade tables!

Anyone who has been putting off submitting anything, now is the time, not next week, but now.........
No time to post anything, it'll have to be e-mailed to Jerry at the magazine.
jerry.mmm@tiscali.co.uk

If you want an electronic submission form and the Terms & Conditions then mail me at: -

covslotauction@hotmail.co.uk

What happens next ???
Watch this site for a map/directions/hotels etc.

Roll on the next couple of weeks

Badpenny

[badpenny]

WE HAVE 150 LOTS IN TOTAL .................. AND THE PERMIT MUST DETAIL THEM ALL, SO...........


.......... for this year anyway we can't accept any more machines, as I have to apply for it now!
We have some really exciting entries, Jerry has sent the catalogue to the printers along with the next edition of the magazine.

We both agree this auction looks to be a cracker. Well done everyone.

Directions to the venue should be finished tonight. We're on the final lap.

Badpenny

[cheeky]

NO MORE ENTRIES.????? What about slot machine parts and books etc????

[JC]

Sales tables can still be booked by anyone wishing to sell spares, books etc. But please let me know ASAP

Jerry

[badpenny]

Aha! ........... what I said was "we can't accept any more machines", because of the need for them to be detailed on the permit. I didn't say "no more entries".
Although of course, any late entries of books, parts and paperwork etc. won't appear in the catalogue.

[badpenny]

Many thanks for the kind words.
And also for your support ...... I shall wear it always!
Maybe when this is over and we've washed the blood off the walls we could do am autopsy and swap a few lessons learnt

Regards
Badpenny

[cheeky]

Yup you're all doing a great job. Sorry about the late entries - I have a feeling you are going to get lots more!

Do you have a professional auctioneer running the show?

[badpenny]

......... we have a professional me, then when I run out of energy, a professional, yet to be decided, volunteer from the front row!

Badpenny

[john t peterson]

Kudos to Badpenny and all the "little people" helping him stage this auction. I am very jealous of all who have the opportunity to attend this event. But for one rather large pond (the Atlantic,) I would be there too.
For those not attending, I would ask, "Why not?" This is what we coin-op collectors live for; an opportunity to add to our collections while socializing with those who share our passion. What a joyful opportunity. Make the effort to support a truly egalitarian celebration of the hobby we all enjoy!

[badpenny]

Well actually John, I'd got you down on the day for volunteer porter.......

[cheeky]

Hi John,

Feeble excuse blaming the Atlantic when we've got the British roads to contend with!!!!!.

Cheeky