Looks like seller had no idea what he was dealing with

[harry in montreal]

This sale and auction description is classic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Estate-Find-...UAAOSwYIxX3Jn0

I say $50k

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

This sale and auction description is classic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Estate-Find-...UAAOSwYIxX3Jn0

I say $50k

I'd say less but prices are nuts these days ;)

Wish I had seen this locally. This is my barn find dream - a bakelite 6542.

I am going to throw up now

[harry in montreal]

I hear you man. It seems to have the right bezel. And the white sec hand. This is the ultimate barn find. However, making an offer would be a nightmare. I would be tempted to offer a few thousand and hope for the best. However this would give you a first class ticket to hell. You know, the bad part of hell. Not the cool part with cobain and mantle. Lol

[Michael M.]

Most likely a $100,000 plus to the right buyer. Condition of the tropical dial and bakelite insert/bezel is outstanding.

[harry in montreal]

Stopped the auction. I hope someone on here got it!

[dpa94114]

did u see the bids - not sure if link will work - first was $3,543 - random around $20K, last one at $45K

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...p2047675.l2565

[eco8gator]

Probably struck a deal off ebay...

[harry in montreal]

I only saw it at $25000. Crazy

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

I hear you man. It seems to have the right bezel. And the white sec hand. This is the ultimate barn find. However, making an offer would be a nightmare. I would be tempted to offer a few thousand and hope for the best. However this would give you a first class ticket to hell. You know, the bad part of hell. Not the cool part with cobain and mantle. Lol

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Most likely a $100,000 plus to the right buyer. Condition of the tropical dial and bakelite insert/bezel is outstanding.

I did not see the bids - just the after near nothing

[Tomas Eriksson]

Gorgeous!

[greekbum]

relisted at $119,000 he had no clue before and even now imho

[eco8gator]

Yeah he is misguided by greed...but I would expect the same behavior from other dealers too.

This guy has a gem that he probably paid next to nothing for....great he won the lottery.

But if he was smart he would consign with a reputable dealer that would get a cut of the profit. It's a good deal for both parties.

10-15% commission on the sale with must sell price of TBD (50k-75k).

Lets see if he comes to his (her) senses.

[harry in montreal]

That is an auction catalog cover worthy piece. You shouldn't pay 15pct commission. I have negotiated 5 in the past. But I agree with you that this is the best bet. Auctions are great for something so spectacular.

[Jfullm42]

Anyone know what happened with it? Looks like the relisting was removed as well.

[southtexas]

I'm sure one of the known dealers will be the temporary recipient of this fine piece in the next day or two.

Wow what a find. Even better than the one from a year or so ago found disassembled in a box here in Texas in an estate sale (the thread is around here somewhere).


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[Jfullm42]

I remember this one, that guy made out well since he only paid $5 for the bin :)

Originally Posted by southtexas

I'm sure one of the known dealers will be the temporary recipient of this fine piece in the next day or two.

Wow what a find. Even better than the one from a year or so ago found disassembled in a box here in Texas in an estate sale (the thread is around here somewhere).


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[Watchflair]

Whoa! Absolutely stunning. I had an encounter with someone that had a 6262 Daytona last year that they were debating if it was worth getting serviced or scrapped. People just don't know. They were very surprised with the valuation I was able to obtain.