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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 5, 2012 15:20:21 GMT -5
That's a powerful act. Nature abhors vacuums I am certain your life will open up in a big way. I am happy to hear you are still running RJ. All good. Fred Indeed, when my perspective changes to "toys I can enjoy and have around kids" the collection turns upside down. -Just did a photo shoot with vinyls. Fresh.
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 16, 2012 13:45:04 GMT -5
Overview....it will be in better detail later.
Auction will be Thursday Sept 13th and both online as well as in Denver PA around 2 PM Eastern time. -Here is one of the videos to share of the display.
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Post by xtrlowz75 on Jul 20, 2012 13:23:23 GMT -5
So far away. So difficult to wait to buy some of these items. Do we know what the base prices are, or do they just start at 0 or the first offer and go from there? And is the on-line auction real time too, or do we get to put in some pre-bids like Auction-Zip?
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Post by KingboyD on Jul 20, 2012 14:42:55 GMT -5
The auction house sets an estimated range for the value based on the opinion of experts. Then the auction starts at 25% of the lower price range. Increments are dependent upon the value of the item, but typically $25. Its a live, real-time auction, and you can follow and bid online if you register in advance (too early now). You can also pre-bid and they will enter it for you when the auction starts. But if ever there is a tie (in terms of similar bids), the bidders on the floor always have the advantage.
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Post by Chen on Jul 20, 2012 15:18:57 GMT -5
Holy crap! That's one amazing amount of toys there and the awesome part is the amount of rare ones. I see a ton I would love to have! Good luck on the auction I hope you make a killing!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 17:21:47 GMT -5
Case 3
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 17:22:38 GMT -5
Case 2
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 17:27:49 GMT -5
Holy crap! That's one amazing amount of toys there and the awesome part is the amount of rare ones. I see a ton I would love to have! Good luck on the auction I hope you make a killing! Thanks for the well wishes.
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 17:28:33 GMT -5
Case 1 in better detail
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 17:34:24 GMT -5
P.S. to Myles' reply. Be sure to register early with Morphy and you can use their bid system and their phone in system. Onlineauctioneers.com I beleive will handle late minute and normal online bidding. details on www.morphyauctions.com Ed
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 19:51:31 GMT -5
SO....LOL, I've gotten some funny emails. YOU as a member have to go through recovery, LOL.
The SITE will remain, the BBS will remain, but I'll just get more balance.....
The stages, popularly known by the acronym DABDA, include:
Denial — "I feel fine."; "This can't be happening, not to me." Denial is usually only a temporary defense for the individual. This feeling is generally replaced with heightened awareness of possessions and individuals that will be left behind after death. Denial can be conscious or unconscious refusal to accept facts, information, or the reality of the situation. Denial is a defense mechanism and some people can become locked in this stage.
Anger — "Why me? It's not fair!"; "How can this happen to me?"; '"Who is to blame?" Once in the second stage, the individual recognizes that denial cannot continue. Because of anger, the person is very difficult to care for due to misplaced feelings of rage and envy. Anger can manifest itself in different ways. People can be angry with themselves, or with others, and especially those who are close to them. It is important to remain detached and nonjudgmental when dealing with a person experiencing anger from grief.
Bargaining — "I'll do anything for a few more years."; "I will give my life savings if..." The third stage involves the hope that the individual can somehow postpone or delay death. Usually, the negotiation for an extended life is made with a higher power in exchange for a reformed lifestyle. Psychologically, the individual is saying, "I understand I will die, but if I could just do something to buy more time..." People facing less serious trauma can bargain or seek to negotiate a compromise. For example "Can we still be friends?.." when facing a break-up. Bargaining rarely provides a sustainable solution, especially if it's a matter of life or death.
Depression — "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"; "I'm going to die soon so what's the point?"; "I miss my loved one, why go on?" During the fourth stage, the dying person begins to understand the certainty of death. Because of this, the individual may become silent, refuse visitors and spend much of the time crying and grieving. This process allows the dying person to disconnect from things of love and affection. It is not recommended to attempt to cheer up an individual who is in this stage. It is an important time for grieving that must be processed. Depression could be referred to as the dress rehearsal for the 'aftermath'. It is a kind of acceptance with emotional attachment. It's natural to feel sadness, regret, fear, and uncertainty when going through this stage. Feeling those emotions shows that the person has begun to accept the situation.
Acceptance — "It's going to be okay."; "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it." In this last stage, individuals begin to come to terms with their mortality, or that of a loved one, or other tragic event. This stage varies according to the person's situation. People dying can enter this stage a long time before the people they leave behind, who must pass through their own individual stages of dealing with the grief.
{Then happieness}
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Post by brando222z33 on Jul 20, 2012 20:14:04 GMT -5
Congrats on your decision. Ton of awesome toys I would love to own. I've never done a live auction before. I noticed there is a 20% buyer's premium. So if I win a toy for $1000 I end up having to pay $1200 for that very same toy just for the privilege of buying it, and that goes to the auction house right? Guess my 4-5 wants are gonna have to diwndle down to 2-3 just to pay the auction house =(.
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Post by repairtechjon on Jul 20, 2012 20:31:39 GMT -5
@brando, yes, most auction houses stay in buisness by getting a percentage of the sale price from the seller, and a premium on top from the buyer. Always been that way, and so when in live auctions, bidders keep that in mind. For instance: A toy typically sells on ebay for $100 + shipping would likely see a bid at an auction house of $65-80, since those fees are being thought of, and budgeted in.....uSUALLY. It gets funny, when I've been to several live auctions in person, and online, with these "newer" catagories like these toys we're into in some lots, and sometimes you can tell the bids coming in are overexcited, and caught up in the moment, when the auction bid goes close to or over the typical retail prices. Someones gonna have a "D'Oh" moment of regret, unless they are from some country that has a favorable exchange rate, that kills us in the US bidding.
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Post by repairtechjon on Jul 20, 2012 20:37:17 GMT -5
Oh, and speaking of death, shall we wear funeral attire (black suits) while attending auction Mr.Ed? I recall that being an in-joke last time, haha. Or go the other way an party attire/ loud Hawaii shirts, Matt Alt style? =) It's Admin's party, so he gets to set the theme!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 20, 2012 20:43:23 GMT -5
Congrats on your decision. Ton of awesome toys I would love to own. I've never done a live auction before. I noticed there is a 20% buyer's premium. So if I win a toy for $1000 I end up having to pay $1200 for that very same toy just for the privilege of buying it, and that goes to the auction house right? Guess my 4-5 wants are gonna have to diwndle down to 2-3 just to pay the auction house =(. Just know sales prices will be less and it probably will still be less than retail. Not that you may care to go this route, but Dan probably will offer some sort of credit or slower payment if you find your fave' Ed
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 24, 2012 12:04:49 GMT -5
Oh, and speaking of death, shall we wear funeral attire (black suits) while attending auction Mr.Ed? I recall that being an in-joke last time, haha. Or go the other way an party attire/ loud Hawaii shirts, Matt Alt style? =) It's Admin's party, so he gets to set the theme! Awesme Idea! Ill probably wear black Then Alen Yen should be assisting and we'all will have drinks afterwards at the Black Horse tavern.
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Jul 24, 2012 12:05:19 GMT -5
New Case uploaded. This one is Zanbot and the Tetsujins I believe as well as Diaclone Marlboro "Jack" being sold off. -Just saw one online sell:
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Post by xtrlowz75 on Jul 24, 2012 22:50:45 GMT -5
Can't wait for the pre-bid. I got my sights set on a few.
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Post by organic on Jul 28, 2012 12:32:14 GMT -5
What is the best way to bid live online with Morphys? There seem to be a couple of options.
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Post by yann on Jul 31, 2012 4:34:02 GMT -5
Dear Ed,
Why am I the last to know you were selling your collection ?!
I wish you all the best.
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