mawkie
C&R Whisperer
-Think everyone who frequents this forum knows what an auction whore I am. I'll bookmark and track upwards of 150-200 lots at any given time. Mostly to keep up with market prices.
-But occasionally I will tag items that are just cool and interesting. Most are beyond my reach but it's neat to see what the well heeled are willing to pay for stuff.
-This time it was a fully transferable German FG-42 in the current Morphy multi-day auction. This puppy hammered for $130k which means $163,800 with the obscene 26 point vig. Usually with lots like this the high bidder is someone who's live in the room and has had the opportunity to inspect the item. I know I would for something in the six digit price range. Worth the cost of a plane ticket and hotel room when you're shelling out that much coin. But this lot went to an internet bidder. I'd be curious to know if he/she bid blind without an inspection.
-But occasionally I will tag items that are just cool and interesting. Most are beyond my reach but it's neat to see what the well heeled are willing to pay for stuff.
-This time it was a fully transferable German FG-42 in the current Morphy multi-day auction. This puppy hammered for $130k which means $163,800 with the obscene 26 point vig. Usually with lots like this the high bidder is someone who's live in the room and has had the opportunity to inspect the item. I know I would for something in the six digit price range. Worth the cost of a plane ticket and hotel room when you're shelling out that much coin. But this lot went to an internet bidder. I'd be curious to know if he/she bid blind without an inspection.