Coventry Spring Auction (24/03/19)

[coppinpr]

Very pleased and relieved to see the EH March auction will NOT clash with the Coventry auction. With their Feb auction being on the 24th Feb I was beginning to suspect their March auction would be a month later on the 24th March, but it's been announced as the 31st.

[JC]

Very please and relieved to see the EH March auction will NOT clash with the Coventry auction, With their Feb auction being on the 24th Feb I was beginning to suspect their March auction would be a month later on the 24th March but its been announced as the 31st

In fairness, EH announced the 31st ages ago, which is why we chose another date - it would be very silly to run an auction on the same day as a similar event that happens to be just down the road. No one would do that, would they?

Anyway, things are shaping-up very nicely. I've now loaded a few pictures of some of the machines already committed onto the site. In addition to the machines, another of our regular vendors (who seems to have an endless supply of books and magazines etc) has given me a preliminary list of stuff he will be entering, plus my coin dealer friend has already put aside lots of lovely coins. So we have very nearly 60 lots already - and that's before we've even officially started accepting entries!
Talking of which, an entry form will be available to download in a week or so. In the meantime, take a look at some of what will be on offer:

http://www.vintageamusementsauctions.co ... 4590640675

Jerry

[JC]

We're off!

I have now loaded the first two pages of early entries onto the Auction website - and there's already some really great stuff, with plenty to follow. If you have anything to enter, an entry form will be available to download sometime next week.
If you haven't already done so, make sure the date is circled in thick marker pen in your diaries - this will be another of our auctions that you won't want to miss!

Jerry

http://www.vintageamusementsauctions.co ... 4590640675

[JC]

An entry form is now available to download, so it's now time to start getting those entries in.

Ever seen one of these before? Well, make sure you're in Coventry on the 24th of March......

It could be yours!

http://www.vintageamusementsauctions.co ... 4590640675

[treefrog]

Very pretty, I have seen one of these Indians in the U.K along side about 5 other figures. If this is Dick DeLong, which it maye well be with the hexanganal base, he died last year at 79. From what I can tell his last carvings were done in 2015 and his website has been down for some time. I seem to be in the habit of posting the passing of people these days, maybe just a sign of us all getting old.

[JC]

If this is Dick DeLong, which it maye well be with the hexanganal base.....

It is definitely a DeLong, although at the risk of appearing numerically superior, it has an octagonal base
I am aware that Dick DeLong died last year. I was under the impression that his carving company was still in business, being run by his sons. But I could be wrong there. DeLong had been carving a wide variety of things (not just slot machine figures) for 40 years.
If, as you say, there is another of these chiefs in the UK, then I'll alter the 'unique' claim on the webside later today. Unique or otherwise, it's still bloody impressive!

[treefrog]

Yes the one I saw was along side a row of others, mainly cowboys......not sure if DeLong or other makes as quite a few other people have made figures in the past..I am sure I remember a DeLong cowboy being at a Coventry sale about 10 years ago.....

No idea if the son will carry on, but their Facebook page has been quiet since his passing. You will see many other figures on there including a variety of Indians....

https://m.facebook.com/ranzoni1/

The figure I want is the scantily clad waitress with the pace machine

[JC]

I am sure I remember a DeLong cowboy being at a Coventry sale about 10 years ago

Yes, that's right - it had come from the same place. Mick Harris had had in his possession I think eight DeLong figures, which I believe were the Indian and seven cowboys.
I too would like a scantily clad waitress, with or without the Pace.

[badpenny]

If I had a scantily dressed waitress I'd need a Pacemaker …… and a manual with detailed pictures.

[coppinpr]

as long as the forum has photos to work from we can assist you BP

[JC]

Well, it's generally about this time in the proceedings leading up to our auctions that I start getting nervous. The closing date for entries is next Monday, and I know you're all keeping a close eye on your calendars waiting for that date to pass so that you can all start getting your entries in during the following week! Please please get them in to me during the coming days, not weeks.
Anyway, for those who have not yet noticed, I've now added a fourth page on the auction site of goodies that will be on offer, and I have to say it's looking very good indeed - there's certainly a very nice selection of machines on offer so far, plus lots of other great stuff.

Take a look, and if you have anything to enter, please do so ASAP

Jerry

http://www.vintageamusementsauctions.co ... 4594524858

[davidpayne7]

I will be coming to the auction as a total newbie looking for my first machine. Can anybody offer me any tips as in what to do or not do?
Many thanks - see you at the auction.

[treefrog]

I would say it is always worth talking to someone if needing advice. Most people are very helpful, but of course if you pick a machine the person you talk to is also interested in, they be a little vague.

Not much else really as a relaxing environment, serve a nice pint as well.....

[coppinpr]

I will be at my usual table(I hope) first table on the raised bar area furthest from the door, I can introduce you to some of the people there who are experts in the different styles of slot, dont forget, this is a cash only auction so come prepared

[badpenny]

Playing the bagpipes is frowned upon.
Otherwise This Link will take you to the boring but essential nagging instructions. They're only there because somebody at some time or another has tried it.

BP

[JC]

We're full!

We are no longer accepting entries for our super-duper spring auction. Having been inundated with entries over the weekend, we now have a great show lined-up for you. There will be something for everyone - machines, projects, spares etc.
The full catalogue will be available to view later in the week, but do make sure the date is firmly marked in your diaries - you really will not want to miss this one!

Jerry

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[bill gates]

Looking forward to it

[JC]

After a few unforeseen set-backs, I've finally got the finished catalogue ready to view online. There's still a few pictures to add, and in a day or two there will also be a PDF text only catalogue available to download.

Jerry

[badpenny]

This way to the catalogue …..Please don't hit the machines