REA "Watch and Bid" party -- "It was worth a shot"
 

Edit:
Eh, clearly not the enthusiasm that I had hoped for... But it was worth a shot. Maybe if it was a Saturday... Or an easier city to get around in...

Thanks to Brian for the support -- I'll be at home bidding away. :)

And thanks to Zan for being a vote in favor.

Cheers,
Steve

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Hi everybody,

I've been toying with the idea of having a get together in NYC for the closing evening of REA (Sunday, March 24).

I imagine it to be just fun with food, drinks, and internet access -- ideally both hard-wired and secure wifi. I've also thought about having the "recent bids" page up on a projector screen so that people can watch that as well.

The venue and actual details would be dependent on the number of people interested.

I could see the event running from 7 or 8 pm until the midnight auction close.

I'm open to suggestions as well as a show of hands from interested people.

Thanks,
Steve

You might not want to post that.

If REA sees this and a good amount of bids fall short they might assume bid collusion.

I don't think REA has to worry, it never fails that people get giddy and overpay for the privilege of winning a card.

We're all for opportunities to bring collectors together and have a good time, so this sounds like a great idea. There's a big NYC contingent so hopefully Steve can get this off the ground. First round is on us if this happens. I'd love to join, but I'll be busy.

Brian

sounds like a fun idea

I'd be down

Steiner Auctions same night
 

Steiner Auctions Winter Classic Auction also closes the night of Mar. 24th.

Be sure to include the Steiner auction for double the auctions... double the bidding... double the fun.

https://auction.steinersports.com/Catalog.aspx

Plying bidders with alcohol on the closing night sounds like a well thought out business plan! :D


Sounds like this would be a good time, but Sunday nights are killers.

now that’s funny

what's so funny?
 

Ronnie- I am curious what is so funny?

Aaron

Have there been any press releases on what will be in the auction? Or do we all have to patiently wait for opening day?

After 1000 views and one vote for attendance, clearly not the enthusiasm that I had hoped for... But it was worth a shot. Maybe if it was a Saturday... Or an easier city to get around in...

Thanks to Brian for the support -- I'll be at home bidding away. :)

And thanks to Zan for being a vote in favor.

Cheers,
Steve

Steve, I owe you a response email (busy two days). If NYC wasn’t 200 miles north up 95 from me, I would have voted yes. I can usually break away on a Sunday, but breaking away on a Sunday to NYC is not realistic for this Washingtonian.

Haha, no worries. Given your excitement for meeting people in the hobby I didn't want you to miss out on the potential gathering just because you're hundreds of miles away. ;)

Three years from now, when I’m retired, I would be happy to attend.

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the invitation, and I was among those who declined. Sunday night was probably the dealbreaker, especially since it might have gone past 1:00 AM. But you can always try putting together a Net54 dinner, as those are always well attended. Perhaps an April date would be nice? And see you soon.

Best,
Barry.....and regards to A and E. :)

Many things on the Internet are best enjoyed in private. Just saying.

Except your complaining... that you make sure to share.
Just saying.

🐸☕

Legit LOL. Not a judgement, just a LOL.

That sounds like a good plan. :). See you soon -- spring is just around the corner!