Topic: GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE - SOLD! (Read 4325 times)

bk · « **on:** April 07, 2016, 12:24:34 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were going once, going twice, and then they sold, and now it is time for you to post until the sold cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2016, 12:26:02 AM »

And the word of the day is: CLAIRAUDIENCE!

TCB · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2016, 12:35:50 AM »

First post after BK!

George · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2016, 12:36:22 AM »

Topic of the Day: I don't think that I've ever been to a genuine live auction...other than auctions that were fund raisers for charities. And I know that eBay doesn't count.

TCB · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2016, 12:36:52 AM »

Now I shall say good night, George.

FJL · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2016, 02:53:26 AM »

Good morning. First post after TCB!

Michael · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:22:37 AM »

Good morning to all

Michael · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:25:40 AM »

TOD

The NYCPL Theater Collection about 15 years ago auctioned off a lot of the memorabilia. The best thing I got from the collection I got (and bid on it by accident) was a playbill with Cole Porter's autographic from his flop show Around the World in 80 Days.

When I was a kid I went to Vermont and there was farm auction and I usually bid on old 78's and books. I got a lot of stuff for 25 cents at the time.

Michael · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:27:07 AM »

In case I missed it.

Dear former reader Anthony Dale's mother passed away earlier this week.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:37:37 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:40:02 AM »

I hope this morning's therapy does not leave me a wreck all day. My Oxford, OH, friend Roy is in the City with his wife, who's attending something at the UN, and I hope to visit with him this afternoon before we go to the theatre. I'd like to know I can walk to the bus after the show!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:40:51 AM »

DR TCB, I meant to mention your new avatar yesterday. Very nice photo!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:41:54 AM »

I dreamed about the Lortel Theatre, THREEPENNY OPERA, and Jo Sullivan Loesser last night. There were other dreams, but that's all I remember.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:24:38 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:25:57 AM »

That sounds like some pretty good dreaming there, DR Elmore.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:27:26 AM »

I've enjoyed a couple of solid, peaceful sleeping nights in a row, which is damned nice for a change, and the dreams have all but disappeared by the time I'm up.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:47:59 AM »

Other than eBay, my only experiences have been a couple of silent auctions for silly stuff, and for a couple of years, several visits to a nearby rural-ish auction house. That was a great deal of fun for browsing various and sundry things, occasionally bidding on something, watching the auctioneers, and soaking up the general atmosphere and camaraderie.

Then they decided they could do better as an online auction house, which I thought for their general range of goods and activity, was inappropriate. It destroyed the regional feel and the whole social "real life" experience of it all. (This was nothing like the kind of venue or level that BK is talking about.)

I've never sold anything at auction, only bought a few things, but I think auctions are fascinating and an exciting experience. If you haven't tried one, even as a spectator out for some spectating fun, do it sometime.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:54:55 AM »

I have also only participated in online or silent auctions.....I have attended a few farm or household item auctions....but nothing was very interesting.....

Not the same thing - but this is my favorite song about sales:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdDrrChPwz0

Jennifer · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:56:34 AM »

There wasn't a ton of snow but it is still everywhere. And now I will have to wear winter boots and look at a winter wonderland outside.

I am really not understanding this weather. It can be 60F, then snow 5cms, then rain, then 40s. Crazy. And not in a good way.

Kerry · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:58:38 AM »

Bruce-- what kinds of things were you selling at the auctions?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2016, 06:00:37 AM »

Last night I listened for my first time ever to the original London cast recording of The Music Man with Van Johnson and Patricia Lambert. Fascinating and well worth having. I could have done without the put-together Finale, but overall, I was really liking it. This Sepia CD is a bargain, with its inclusion of Meredith Willson demos.

John G. · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2016, 06:48:02 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2016, 06:50:30 AM »

TOD:

I've participated in a few charity auctions, but, frankly, I just don't have thousands of dollars on hand to bid. I limit myself usually to the silent auctions.

Kate · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:04:46 AM »

Good Morning All:

TOD:

No I have never participated in any type of Auction!!!

Jane · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:06:30 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on April 07, 2016, 05:56:34 AM

There wasn't a ton of snow but it is still everywhere. And now I will have to wear winter boots and look at a winter wonderland outside.

I am really not understanding this weather. It can be 60F, then snow 5cms, then rain, then 40s. Crazy. And not in a good way.

Most people don't say "winter wonderland" followed by an unhappy face. I get it but it sill gave me a chuckle.

I think it was our 4th April on the East Coast that it snowed and we were thrilled. The neighbors found our joy annoying and said just wait a few more winters and then see how we liked it. They were right. I don't ever want snow

Druxy · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:07:26 AM »

TOD:

Does ebay count?

Jane · « **Reply #26 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:07:43 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on April 07, 2016, 06:00:37 AM

Last night I listened for my first time ever to the original London cast recording of The Music Man with Van Johnson and Patricia Lambert. Fascinating and well worth having. I could have done without the put-together Finale, but overall, I was really liking it. This Sepia CD is a bargain, with its inclusion of Meredith Willson demos.

Van Johnson, hmmm. Is he good?

Jane · « **Reply #27 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:09:58 AM »

I think it is safe to say I did not have a reaction worth mentioning from yesterday's treatment

ChasSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:37:28 AM »

Quote from: John G. on April 07, 2016, 06:50:30 AM

TOD:
I just don't have thousands of dollars on hand to bid.

I think fifty or sixty bucks, a few times, was about my speed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:47:15 AM »

Home from therapy, I'll see how I feel in a couple of hours.

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