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Ru Smith
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Posted: Jun 05, 2013 19:01 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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That cubanite was actually my favourite thing in that sale. Well done!
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 05, 2013 19:21 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Ru Smith wrote: | That cubanite was actually my favourite thing in that sale. Well done! |
Thanks. We had our eye on it for quite some time, nice addition to our collection.
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:12 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Well, after a wild week of entertaining guests for dinners and viewings, we have settled into a somewhat quiet time, at least for a day or two. I have had many inquiries about the auction, about the procedure and our honest opinions....again, this was new for us too. I saw many people physically attend, and have since heard from many that were on line or on the phones. While a very few were saddened not to win the "ONE" thing they wanted, they did manage to pick up a few other things that they didn't have on their radar. Frankly, they felt like they got a good deal, or as we Americans say " A bang for the buck."
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:18 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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As you can see, many pieces were in a very acceptable price range, there was something for everyone there.
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:23 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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We won this one, first bid. A lot less than the lower estimate. |
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I wanted this. I love them, have a suite built that just enthralls me. This came home with us. |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:37 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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We took this home with us, very few bidders, we love it. We are building suites of minerals we love, this is one to add to our collection. |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:42 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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I am shooting these photos through glass, so bear with me...
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:49 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 15:58 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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This is the fun we women can have, a good laugh with good friends, even when we might be bidding against each other in a day or two! |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 20:12 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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We bid on this, but the price was rising quickly and we have a few nice ones already. Not sure who won this, but good for them, really nice! |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 20:17 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 20:23 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Gail
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 20:33 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 20:45 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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This lovely calcite ended up being a surprise win. |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 20:51 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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We won this for less than half the lower estimate. Great piece, no chipping very clean. |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 21:00 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 21:10 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 21:41 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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We won this beautiful sphere! |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 21:49 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 21:57 Post subject: Re: Our first experience with a live auction, Dallas, May 31 2013. Gail Spann |
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