punkahontas
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I decided not to go but now I really wish I had. I missed the last couple but this one sounds like just what I needed. A chance to hang out with the guys with little to no temptation to buy anything.
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Racetech
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You nailed it. I forgot to mention that there were a few juke boxes but nothing old/classic. I only saw like two others looking around and a couple of guys playing the pins. In less than five minutes, I knew I wouldn't be bidding on anything.
I realized that might happen because I have rather specific tastes/needs, but I thought I might bump into some of the KLOV members there. Had that happened, I would have invited people over (so long as they aren't ax murders) to play the games in my arcade since it's just a 10 min drive from Machinists Hall.
My plan then was to trade some game play tips (see my game list in my sig) and let people check out some of the parts I've accumulated--might have been help for some. I may have teased everybody with the brand new, flawless Wells Gardner 19" monitor (the good one) sitting on a shelf that I bought three months ago for $100. But I'd make up for that pain with plenty of free beer.
I'm still game to try that. Any thoughts? I guess I should ask my wife. Naw... better to ask forgiveness.
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It was a so-so auction. I went with an empty truck, and only bought six games. Nothing like the last auction in Bridgeton where I could have used two trucks.
But it was a pretty decent auction considering the circumstances. I really went primarily to follow the "story" of Super Auctions and talk to Rob. I was in the camp that thought we would never see Rob again...I would have bet good money on it.
But I have to confess that I was totally wrong about him. For one thing, he not only paid me the money back that he owed me from the last Belleville auction, but he paid me extra of his own accord, insisting that he wanted me to leave happy and be assured that everything was cool between us.
But more important than that, the guy really humbled himself and apologized sincerely to me several times, admitting how he had made some big mistakes and been wrong. It's hard for anyone to do that and I was impressed with his attitude.
I also noticed FAR less shenanigans than in the past at SuperAuctions. I think I was wrong about Rob and I want to publicly take back anything I said about him in past posts. I sometimes let my emotions take control of me and I say stuff I probably shouldn't.
I feel pretty good about SuperAuctions and hope they have a long future. This auction was as good as could be expected, as they had temporarily burned several people and I think there was a sense of uncertainty at best among sellers. And from SuperAuction's perspective, sellers are of utmost importance. So I'm sure that's why he switched to cash only, paying sellers at the end in cash. He had to in order to win back their trust (plus several other auction companies do the same).
He's won back my trust as a buyer anyway, and I suppose as a seller, but as you know I like to get more money for my stuff that what it brings at an auction, so I don't know if that matters. I am considering bringing a truckload to the next Belleville, as I am just bursting at the seams with stuff at the moment, but not sure....
Anyway, there's my thoughts.
John
But it was a pretty decent auction considering the circumstances. I really went primarily to follow the "story" of Super Auctions and talk to Rob. I was in the camp that thought we would never see Rob again...I would have bet good money on it.
But I have to confess that I was totally wrong about him. For one thing, he not only paid me the money back that he owed me from the last Belleville auction, but he paid me extra of his own accord, insisting that he wanted me to leave happy and be assured that everything was cool between us.
But more important than that, the guy really humbled himself and apologized sincerely to me several times, admitting how he had made some big mistakes and been wrong. It's hard for anyone to do that and I was impressed with his attitude.
I also noticed FAR less shenanigans than in the past at SuperAuctions. I think I was wrong about Rob and I want to publicly take back anything I said about him in past posts. I sometimes let my emotions take control of me and I say stuff I probably shouldn't.
I feel pretty good about SuperAuctions and hope they have a long future. This auction was as good as could be expected, as they had temporarily burned several people and I think there was a sense of uncertainty at best among sellers. And from SuperAuction's perspective, sellers are of utmost importance. So I'm sure that's why he switched to cash only, paying sellers at the end in cash. He had to in order to win back their trust (plus several other auction companies do the same).
He's won back my trust as a buyer anyway, and I suppose as a seller, but as you know I like to get more money for my stuff that what it brings at an auction, so I don't know if that matters. I am considering bringing a truckload to the next Belleville, as I am just bursting at the seams with stuff at the moment, but not sure....
Anyway, there's my thoughts.
John
Atlas100
Well-known member
It was on a Tuesday night. This kind of made it impossible for anybody to attend who works for a living during the day and isn't local. If it was on a weekend, I would have made the trip. But on a weekday there is just no way.
RedWolfJC
New member
Very good to hear, I was wondering how that turned out.
This makes me believe a little more that he was being sincere in his "speech" before the auction.
caldwert
Active member
Racetech I think I walked in next to you actually. I was wearing the ridiculous yellow Puma shoes and if the hat that's your avatar is what you were wearing then I saw you for sure.
Vectorman, that's great that Rob did that. I was wondering how he'd handle things. I was trying to piece together in my head how he got in a hole and I'm not too sure honestly. I also think the credit cards not being used is due to the fact that now credit card companies have to send a form stating all receipts run through a specific machine to the IRS this year. My friend who owns a video game shop in St. Charles said its new. At least that's my take on why everything is cash, plus the whole fact people won't feel like they'll get screwed if they bring something to sell.
Hopefully August is a good turn out. The last one they had at the Machinists Hall was great actually. This time was a decent amount of people, just very few machines. Also, this boggles my mind but they seem to do little or no promotion of these auctions other than sending cards to the people who are already in the know. I recall when they ran an ad on KSHE, that machines were bringing big bucks at Belleville. Oh well cheaper machines for us I guess, but still kind of baffling from a money making standpoint.
Vectorman, that's great that Rob did that. I was wondering how he'd handle things. I was trying to piece together in my head how he got in a hole and I'm not too sure honestly. I also think the credit cards not being used is due to the fact that now credit card companies have to send a form stating all receipts run through a specific machine to the IRS this year. My friend who owns a video game shop in St. Charles said its new. At least that's my take on why everything is cash, plus the whole fact people won't feel like they'll get screwed if they bring something to sell.
Hopefully August is a good turn out. The last one they had at the Machinists Hall was great actually. This time was a decent amount of people, just very few machines. Also, this boggles my mind but they seem to do little or no promotion of these auctions other than sending cards to the people who are already in the know. I recall when they ran an ad on KSHE, that machines were bringing big bucks at Belleville. Oh well cheaper machines for us I guess, but still kind of baffling from a money making standpoint.
TheBasement
Well-known member
Did anyone write down the prices as the auction moved along? I know they refused to put them on top of the marquee, but if someone did this I would still be curious to see what everything went for.
Just an FYI, I was right behind some older guy checking out who only bought one game. The guy with the computer said "Your item sold for $275". The buyer said, "No, I bought it for $175 but the auctioneer was trying to get someone to bid $275." After some minor banter back and forth (not angrily) the guy then started saying I will pay $275 and settle up with the auctioneer later. The guy with the computer said "I can't do that, it will have to be changed or checked now". The buyer finally just paid $275 and walked away. He didn't seem particulary annoyed either. I couldn't tell if the buyer was scamming or the auction company, but someone was DEFINITELY in the wrong.
Just an FYI, I was right behind some older guy checking out who only bought one game. The guy with the computer said "Your item sold for $275". The buyer said, "No, I bought it for $175 but the auctioneer was trying to get someone to bid $275." After some minor banter back and forth (not angrily) the guy then started saying I will pay $275 and settle up with the auctioneer later. The guy with the computer said "I can't do that, it will have to be changed or checked now". The buyer finally just paid $275 and walked away. He didn't seem particulary annoyed either. I couldn't tell if the buyer was scamming or the auction company, but someone was DEFINITELY in the wrong.
RedWolfJC
New member
There were a few people writing down prices, I figured it was someone here, but apparently not...
Someone posted the pin prices on RGP:
Party Zone - dirty playfield, raised inserts -1100
Dr. Dude - 900
Algar - 500
Operation Thunder - 600
Lethal Weapon - trashed - 800 (Actually may have been around $450)
High Speed- $775
The other games I remember were:
tetris in a nintendo cabinet ?
Arkanoid in a Stern Cocktail cab ~$200?
Couple Trophy hunting type games, ?
60-1 multi $475?
Ultracade, $475?
Daytona USA Upright
Cruisin World Upright,
Madden Football,
Blitz 99 $200?
CarnEvil,
Ameridarts- $75
Lethal Enforcers- $87.50
Area 51/Maximum Force
Neo Geo Mini
Neo Geo
PGA Tour
Drivers:
2 Crazy Taxi's that went for around 300 each,
couple of dedicated Cruisin Exoticas that went for $500 each
A third Cruisin Exotica (conversion?)
Hydro Thunder
Stadium Cross
Maybe someone else can fill in some of the blanks?
Interesting... I'm not too sure though as why would the auctioneer be trying to get a bid of $275 if he had a bid of $175? I could see $200... and that's what I was thinking might happen, the guy writing down the bid the auctioneer was trying to get instead of the actual highest bid.
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That Football Fury was a well designed game. Never seen one before, but I was impressed with game play. Graphic design was lacking...but cool game (for a redemption game, that is). Similar to Hoop it Up Three on Three.
keithkrueger
Active member
It has been on my want list for a little while. I have seen 2 others at St. Louis auctions. one time it went for around $200 I think and I passed on it because I was out of room and $200 seemed a little steep anyway. Then another time I showed up after an auction had ended and saw one that was already sold for next to nothing so I assume it didn't work. Was happy to get this one for $50.
TheBasement
Well-known member
We have to all talk more before the auction. I was bidding against you on the gumball machine. I stopped bidding because I seen a Roadrunner gumball machine go on Craigslist awhile back for $100 so I really didn't want to pay more than that. Several of us always discuss what we are bidding on so we don't bid against each other. I always wear thebasementarcade T-shirt so I'm easy to find.
If anything else, introduce yourself and tell me that you are going to be my worst nightmare bidding up the prices today
keithkrueger
Active member
Good idea. I noticed your shirt at the auction, I'll introduce myself next time. Yes, $100 was a little steep, I though $75 was a fair price. But my standard size Acorn gumball machine is very popular with the kids at my parties and I know they will like the giant one even more so I was willing to overpay a little. The gumball machine and candy crane get more play than any vid in my garcade.
We have to all talk more before the auction. I was bidding against you on the gumball machine. I stopped bidding because I seen a Roadrunner gumball machine go on Craigslist awhile back for $100 so I really didn't want to pay more than that. Several of us always discuss what we are bidding on so we don't bid against each other. I always wear thebasementarcade T-shirt so I'm easy to find.
If anything else, introduce yourself and tell me that you are going to be my worst nightmare bidding up the prices today
TheBasement
Well-known member
At the last Machinists Hall/Bridgeton auction I got 2 working candy cranes, one for $50 and one for $25. I think it was 11:30PM and there weren't hardly any bidders left. Seriously, the auctioneer practically forced me to take the second one for half price. I sold one, and basically got a free candy crane. A few months back I had my childrens church kids over and there was a line on that candy crane for 3 hours straight. I finally unplugged the game for awhile to break them up. I hear you though. $75 seemed fair, I don't recall if I had bid $75 or $87.50. I did leave you a quarter in the gumball machine though. I told my buddy that if he lent me a quarter to test it out I would give it back to him after I won the machine.
