Legends Teams with Steve Geppi's Morphy Auctions to Form New Company
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Morphy/Legend Coin Auctions
Morphy Auctions, a Geppi’s Entertainment Auctions company, and Legend Numismatics have announced the creation of Morphy/Legend Coin Auctions, a new division of Geppi’s Entertainment Auctions. The Denver, Pennsylvania-based Morphy Auctions and the Lincroft, New Jersey-based Legend Numismatics will each own 50 percent of the new company, which has already begun accepting consignments immediately for its first auction.
Legend brings to this new enterprise its extraordinary standing in the coin world and collecting circles, while Morphy adds in its sterling reputation in operating auctions. Both firms have been noted over a protracted period for their customer service and attention to detail.
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to get out of the way of it so i can see it better!
If you're a billionaire, you've got lipstick all over your arse. The rest of us get growls and scowls.
<< <i>Both firms have been noted over a protracted period for their customer service and attention to detail.
If you're a billionaire, you've got lipstick all over your arse. The rest of us get growls and scowls. >>
I'm sure they would be happy to put lipstick all over your bum as well, if you just asked
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>Both firms have been noted over a protracted period for their customer service and attention to detail.
If you're a billionaire, you've got lipstick all over your arse. The rest of us get growls and scowls. >>
That's blatantly false - mere millionaires get their arses kissed too...
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<< <i> “We think, though, that with our experience in auctions, which was most recently seen in the $7.7 million results for the Steckbeck Collection of Mechanical Banks, and their understanding of the coin market, that we can offer consumers and collectors a truly superb experience.” >>
One firm sells mechanical banks and the other firm sells old coins to put in the mechanical banks. There’s synergy there.
But I’m not sure I would have framed my press release in Mickey Mouse motif.
CG
<< <i>Both firms have been noted over a protracted period for their customer service and attention to detail. >>
"Both Morphy Auctions and Legend Numismatics enjoy a longstanding, well deserved reputation for customer service and attention to detail."
Will copy edit for widgets.
Good luck all.
Good luck to them, I hope they succeed even though they have rarely sold coins I collect.
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I don't know what you mean exactly by 'continuation'. Laura has always wanted to do auctions but the last try just took too much time and effort. We convinced her to wait until a better opportunity came along. Morphy's has the infrastructure to do it all and wanted to enter numismatic auctions, Legend has the numismatic expertise and connections. A perfect fit.
Quick everyone send in widgets and watch Laura have a panic attack. Just kidding.
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<< <i>Poor uncle Daddy, like scouring the boards for unfavorable posts on Legend, CAC was not enough......... now add another business. >>
Gotta give you something to do ... after all, it seems you show up in every thread regarding either to make at least one pithy comment.
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<< <i>Poor uncle Daddy, like scouring the boards for unfavorable posts on Legend, CAC was not enough......... now add another business. >>
Gotta give you something to do ... after all, it seems you show up in every thread regarding either to make at least one pithy comment. >>
Thanks for being consistent!
<< <i>Can't everyone hold off on coin shows and press releases until after April 15th????????
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How about if the Feds would just cancel April 15th?
<< <i>argh! get me that carl barks painting and tell those two jokers
to get out of the way of it so i can see it better! >>
I'm with you, fc! I'm looking at the "Blizzard Tonight" Litho hanging on my wall now. I have the large "Halloween in Duckburg" hanging in the hall. Carl Barks was the master, both in art and storytelling. I am still amazed at all the things I learned in the 1950's by reading those great duck adventures. Steve Geppi also owns Gemstone Publishing, which is the current publisher of the comics. (Although they now cost $10 instead of 10 cents!)
roadrunner
Never heard of them, I think if Legend wanted to go back into the auction coin market they should have built their own infrastructure and kept it under their own name.
'Morphy' ???
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
What about antique jewelry?
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Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
There are so many games being played that it will be refreshing to have a new player come in and take the high road. Remember how successful ANR was....
Plus these guys have the technology. Dan Morphy is a software veteran and, as a former software guy, I can tell you that the software business is far more competitive (cut-throat) than selling coins. He won't screwup.
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Sure I remember ANR. When Dave Bowers' non-compete clause expired he became the front man for ANR. He represented everything that B&M had come to represent, leaving just a name behind for the new owners of B&M. ANR was in fact the real B&M as soon as Dave's involvement went public. In comparison Geppi, Morphy, etc don't bring 20 years of coin auction experiences to the marketplace. Same way that PCI being bought by DLRC doesn't bring any top tier TPG experience to the party.
roadrunner
<< <i>There are so many games being played that it will be refreshing to have a new player come in and take the high road. Remember how successful ANR was....
Sure I remember ANR. When Dave Bowers' non-compete clause expired he became the front man for ANR. He represented everything that B&M had come to represent, leaving just a name behind for the new owners of B&M. ANR was in fact the real B&M as soon as Dave's involvement went public. In comparison Geppi, Morphy, etc don't bring 20 years of coin auction experiences to the marketplace. Same way that PCI being bought by DLRC doesn't bring any top tier TPG experience to the party.
roadrunner >>
I agree with you,....that is alot of sofware to build to get a coin auction on the caliber of Heritage or Stacks, and even then, what will be the added value?......The only thing I can think of will be price to buy and sell and that is a maybe.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
The ability to generate consignments is often based on established relationships and the fact is Legend has built many serious collections over the years. I for one am excited about the possibilities and the potential of this new venture.
If they are successful at attracting quality consignments and can pull off the customer service aspect, then more power to them.
I will certainly be a willing bidder.
<< <i>I for one am excited about the possibilities and the potential of this new venture. >>
myCCset
<< <i>I am surprised at the negative comments in this thread. >>
I don't know why you're surprised. Laura could end world hunger and eliminate terrorism, and there'd still be people who would find fault.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>I don't know why you're surprised. Laura could end world hunger and eliminate terrorism, and there'd still be people who would find fault. >>
sad but true!
myCCset
April 4 sale - over a month in advance
they look very professional and seem timely, as getting next auction posted seems low on many auction prioritys
and the houses that do not get lots posted on the net more than a week before the sale are not houses I choose to do business with
The jury is out as it should be with every new venture. But having met with Dan and listening to his approach to auctioning, I think he will deliver a platform that is focused on ease of use and rich content. He told me they just did an $8 million toy auction. My bet is they will offer a pretty good technical platform. Being backed by a billionaire has lots of advantages as well.
The ability to generate consignments is often based on established relationships and the fact is Legend has built many serious collections over the years
This is Legends challenge - to bring in the choice consignments. That's what made ANR an overnight success. The same thing could happen here.
Competition is good.
Good for consignors and buyers. There may be an auction company or two who wish this wasn't happening.....
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K S
<< <i>did this "news" surprise anyone? >>
It surprised me. I thought they learned their lession the last time they started an auction firm. I guess they are slow learners.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I hope this is a good thing for the hobby and I hope they do this right.
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<< <i>Both firms have been noted over a protracted period for their customer service and attention to detail.
If you're a billionaire, you've got lipstick all over your arse. The rest of us get growls and scowls. >>
That's blatantly false - mere millionaires get their arses kissed too... >>
first of all the pictures on two lib half eagles are swapped.
the cac stickered ms62 1881P half eagle looks like a AU58 slider
and the overall quality of the lib HE being offered is sad.
back to ebay and heritage. u know. the usual dumping grounds for
sad coins.
<< <i>I don't know why you're surprised. Laura could end world hunger .... >>
she's going on a diet?
K S