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matt blue · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1519 Location: Coity

Anyone have any luck at staceys today ?
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Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:11 pm Post subject:

No, none, got outbid on a folder of press photos by a telephone bidder who'll get a shock when he realises what he's spent his money on.

Some very nice lots there, progs, books, cards, tickets etc.

And it was very warm!

goonerboy · Joined: 24 Aug 2009 Posts: 1047

what kind of shock and why ?

matt blue · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1519 Location: Coity

I had a bit of a bargain with the Wales programmes..very happy with the hammer price
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Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:17 am Post subject:

goonerboy wrote:

what kind of shock and why ?

I think due to the type of photos they were (a very wide mix) the buyer must be a trader. From the description I'd be expecting more Arsenal & Spurs photos that are there, there are some good ones for sure and it's nice to see some clubs feature (no Palace though!), but the hammer price plus commission & postage means he'll really have his work cut out to get his money back.

I really wanted that lot but had to draw the line somewhere.

goonerboy · Joined: 24 Aug 2009 Posts: 1047

Sadly that is the way with internet bidding being a possibility, the headline description often implies something a bit more than reality. About a year ago I had similar experience where I bought a large batch of about 150 tickets described as from 50s to modern day. There was one 50s and one 70s then the rest modern. In fairness the auctioneer gave me a credit and let me return them. Nevertheless auctions descriptions are equivalent to estate agents now in their ability to emphasise rather more than reality. There are very rarely good surprises in auction lots these days.

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:41 am Post subject:

Yes, the description wasn't too far out but if I'd bid any more I'd have broken my bank and even then, I may not have won them as the buyer might have been one of the Bonetti-type people. No Bonetti there though, sadly!

Going to an auction is the only way of preventing something bad happening, even then it's easy to get carried away.

corneli_blue · Joined: 26 May 2010 Posts: 582 Location: Bridgend

Well done Matt. I presume it's the 96 programmes for £35.00 quid!!!

Any Complimentary programmes from games at Ninian Park?

matt blue · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1519 Location: Coity

It was yes alan, not had them yet as postage was going to be silly so have friends from essex up this week bringing them to me.

Also got the 48 fa cup final and something else which I cant remember.

Are you still on the same email address ? need your help with some scans for the site if possible

Thanks

Matt
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corneli_blue · Joined: 26 May 2010 Posts: 582 Location: Bridgend

Yes, same e-mail address, or you can PM me here. I'll help where I can.

I noticed you've started putting some aways up on your website now.

goonerboy · Joined: 24 Aug 2009 Posts: 1047

matt blue wrote:

It was yes alan, not had them yet as postage was going to be silly so have friends from essex up this week bringing them to me.

Also got the 48 fa cup final and something else which I cant remember.

Are you still on the same email address ? need your help with some scans for the site if possible

Thanks

Matt

You are not wrong. I bought a few items and the charge from their packing partners Jentel is ridiculous but sadly I have no other option. However I will think twice about bidding there again.

Goalsandwickets · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:38 am Post subject:

Pete’s Picture Palace wrote:

No, none, got outbid on a folder of press photos by a telephone bidder who'll get a shock when he realises what he's spent his money on.

Some very nice lots there, progs, books, cards, tickets etc.

And it was very warm!

Were you there in person, Pete?

I was too - must say hello next time - will check this thread for their next auction - forgot to check until now.

Met Jack Burkett which was a highlight - put this link from my site in the other website section;

http://www.goalsandwickets.co......l-auction/

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:52 am Post subject:

Yes, I was there, I also spoke to Jack Burkett but I didn't know who it was till afterwards!! Felt rather stupid.

Yes, we should check beforehand and meet up.

Pete

Goalsandwickets · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:09 pm Post subject:

Pete’s Picture Palace wrote:

Yes, I was there, I also spoke to Jack Burkett but I didn't know who it was till afterwards!! Felt rather stupid.

Yes, we should check beforehand and meet up.

Pete

Will do.

Thought an outstanding feature of Jack's book was the very evocative photography - a marvellous snapshot of the 58-68 decade.