Members chrstn53 Posted June 28, 2013 Members Report Posted June 28, 2013 I tried to get in on the huge box of tools but, Art is right it went for $2,000. But there were over 300 early craftools, 100 or so old kelly midas tools and 40 or so RBS tools (just checked my auction sheet). To a collector or re-seller there would have been a lot of meat on the bone, but I could not justify spending that much since I had my eyes on other items and machines, but the machines I wanted went a little high Quote
Members Itch Posted June 28, 2013 Author Members Report Posted June 28, 2013 Yes I would agree with most of the above post's.It was pretty confusing with two auctions going on at the same time under one tent.The leather went high to the point where you could have walked inside Weaver and for an extra $5.00 a hide seen exactly what you were buying.Some of the machines that were good for nothing but a boat anchor went for big money.. Quote Quality leather goods www.captain-itch.com www.Tennesseeholstercompany.com
Members biglew Posted August 24, 2013 Members Report Posted August 24, 2013 I can't say that I covered my costs for the two days plus travel and lodging. At the prices things were going for (often at or over retail) there was just no advantage. Leather, smalls, and machines were Cray Z. One deep throat thickness gauge went for $160, a set of about 150 stamping tools in a leather case with a lot of mileage on it went for right around $2000. That is $13 per tool and they were split 70/30 lettered/non-lettered. I'd like to say it got better as they ran out of money, but they didn't seem to run out. I can't see going again unless they change the format and spread it out some and maybe go to three days and a single auction format. However, if you can, attend this auction once and make the decision for yourself. Art well I did see there were dealers there putting the stuff on ebay... The big tool set in the wood box was split up and sold for a heck of alot more then they paid for it! Quote
Members biglew Posted August 24, 2013 Members Report Posted August 24, 2013 I did enjoy talking with Paul Weaver and some of the other staff. J.Watt was there stamping, but I enjoyed talking with Nevada more, she was doing engraving.Art I talked to them too.. Was really interesting talking with Nevada... but I dont think I can work engraving into what I am currently doing...but I did enjoy watching her work.. Lew Quote
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