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British section HWCA...as expected or ????

agradedagraded Posts: 126
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Those that watched the British section of the HWCA live what did you think? Some early pieces went off at very attractive prices which was a bit of a surprise to me. Most early gold and proof issues did pretty well as did the early vicky gold and silver but overall prices were spottier than I expected. Bidders knew exactly what they wanted and there was little sign of a shotgun approach. One thing went as expected, I got picked off by floor bidders on three consecutive lots by a total of $12. (on coins totaling abt $600). I think I won 1-2 lots but they go by so fast without broadband I'm not sure. Still each auction is an interesting learning experience, how's that for rationalization. image

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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    I thought prices were weak in most of the lots I observed. Many lots came nowhere close to Spink or even Collector Coins' catalogue. There should be a lot of happy dealers out there. Some MS65 Vicky sixpences went for cheap. They'll be offered at double or triple the price soon.

    On the other hand, everyone appeared to want what I wanted, only I wanted them more. Time to work a second job.image
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
    Yes, those lots went by very fast. It appeared that the tanners and bobs which met their reserves were mostly secured by the pre-Internet bidders; at least Young head material.

    Pre-1800 appeared a tad soft unless the coin was 'out there', like the 1740 1/2d.
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    One thing I was quite happy to see was that spotty 1869 halfpenny going for $1,100!!

    I don't know if mine would make the '64 grade, but I like the way it looks a whole lot better.image

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    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    I thought prices were weak in most of the lots I observed. Many lots came nowhere close to Spink or even Collector Coins' catalogue. There should be a lot of happy dealers out there

    When internet bidding closed I checked the prices and many were left at very low levels. Maybe the relatively high estimates discouraged internet bidding and the floor bidders had an easy time of it. I don't know but am not sure the high end sellers will be very pleased with the overall results. Certain pieces went for handsome sums but bidders sure knew what they did and didn't want.
  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    Pre-1800 appeared a tad soft unless the coin was 'out there', like the 1740 1/2d.

    Mac, hindsight is always 20/20 but I wish I'd put in more undermarket bids. My "market" bids sure didn't do me much good. image
  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
    Wybrit, cool die crack on the spotless '69......nice even colour too. image

    How much is shipping? image
  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
    When was this auction?

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  • spinaker2000spinaker2000 Posts: 4,329 ✭
    I was expecting to see the Brit stuff go thru the roof, didn't happen on most of the lots I saw.
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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,386 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Interesting... I wish I had the catalog. Oh WELL...

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    How much is shipping?

    Just for you Mac, I'll sell it to ya for $5 plus $1,595 shipping. That's just for first class postage though, so because I'm in a generous mood, I'll pay out of my own pocket to register it!
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    Just for you Mac, I'll sell it to ya for $5 plus $1,595 shipping.

    Hmmm, better go by and pick this one up, Mac. image
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