The Saleroom - Sportingold Auction

[1980Cossie]

Is anybody else having difficulty loading the live auction today? I registered last night, tried logging in many times today, clicked bid at live auction and the screen is just blank, turned the computer off and back on but still no luck, quite annoying as i was going to bid for a few lots that were on early and i've probably missed them now,

[matt blue]

its playing up big time - just missed a 35 cardiff home because of it

[1980Cossie]

Thanks Matt, so its not just at my end then, i'm unable to load any of the other auctions they have on today on the site, no sound nothing its just blank, so it must be a fault at the salerooms end i presume, tried reinstalling flash but the test on the site says its fully working. oh well i'll keep trying for an hour or so and then off to the pub if no luck,

[tcno10]

yes me too Robert,

working fine but no sound ( which sometimes is better I guess !! )

[matt blue]

yes - ive no sound atm - as you say is sometimes better, as the chap is quite rude sometimes....many a time ive heard him say oi you get me a cup of tea etc etc ...ive noticed that the hammer price section isnt showing previous lots either

[Rocky]

Rude...... you're not kidding.

"Are you bidding Madam or just scratching?"

Class

[1980Cossie]

No sorry, what i meant to say was i have no sound, no picture, no lots coming up on the screen, nothing at all, just a blank white screen, but having checked the sportingold website for the live updates on results the lot i was most interested in failed to sell anyway so all is not lost, i will make an offer via email,

[matt blue]

Rocky Boro wrote:

Rude...... you're not kidding. "Are you bidding Madam or just scratching?" Class

Then theres - Dont look at me sir if your not bidding !! lol - Humour can be taken the wrong way - but some of the things he say do make me giggle !!

[matt blue]

Did you hear him then !! lol... please keep your jacket on you iritating me !!

[Rocky]

matt blue wrote:

Did you hear him then !! lol... please keep your jacket on you iritating me !!

Yep, this guy is a true legend

I wouldn't dare fart at this auction.

[ashburton-grove]

I only won one lot no.643 glad I won but still gutted as the others I lost out on were home issues.
How did everyone else do?
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[Posh1959]

Rocky Boro wrote:

Rude...... you're not kidding. "Are you bidding Madam or just scratching?" Class

The auctioneer is just having a bit of good natured banter with the regulars, it is all taken in good humour and given back to him too. A good auctioneer needs to be entertaining.

The amount of people attending auctions is in the decline due to the internet bidding, but remember you cant view the items and get a good idea of true condition. A day at the auction is an enjoyable day out.

[Posh1959]

ashburton-grove wrote:

I only won one lot no.643 glad I won but still gutted as the others I lost out on were home issues. How did everyone else do?

I bought a couple of lots of Arsenal wartime, a few pre war and a 36 final also a few bulk lots for resale at a later date.

[ashburton-grove]

Posh1959 wrote:

I bought a couple of lots of Arsenal wartime, a few pre war and a 36 final also a few bulk lots for resale at a later date.

So you were the one who out bid me!!!

Your £220 for the 36 final was a great price, I guess its a good idea to buy rare programmes now while the prices are low and in a couple of years reap the rewards when times get better.
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[Posh1959]

ashburton-grove wrote:

Posh1959 wrote: I bought a couple of lots of Arsenal wartime, a few pre war and a 36 final also a few bulk lots for resale at a later date. So you were the one who out bid me!!! Your £220 for the 36 final was a great price, I guess its a good idea to buy rare programmes now while the prices are low and in a couple of years reap the rewards when times get better.

Yes a very good price, I also had the benefit of viewing so could see the true condition, also less commission and no special delivery and packing costs to pay as I was there.

[Rocky]

Posh1959 wrote:

Rocky Boro wrote: Rude...... you're not kidding. "Are you bidding Madam or just scratching?" Class The auctioneer is just having a bit of good natured banter with the regulars, it is all taken in good humour and given back to him too. A good auctioneer needs to be entertaining. The amount of people attending auctions is in the decline due to the internet bidding, but remember you cant view the items and get a good idea of true condition. A day at the auction is an enjoyable day out.

I'm currently laid up (again!) and this auction certainly kept me entertained yesterday. The banter came across well and was definitely different from the auctions i've attended over the years. Really chuckled at a few of the comments that were made.

Outbid on a few items, but still the money's there for the next auction.

[Auchinleckian]

Got 5 nice early 50's non league in the F.A.Cup proper, some Bury single sheet friendlies from the late 1960's, and two lots of Welsh rugby union programmes from the 50's. Mainly paid for by the Kilmarnock vs Dunfermline 67-8 league programme recently sold on ebay.