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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Just a reminder that my current telephone auction closes tomorrow night, March 29, at 6:00 PM for qualifying bids. There are still many good values with two bidding days to go, and I urge all to check out my website and click on the "price update" link at the bottom of the home page.<br /><br />For all those participating at the end tomorrow I urge that you place your bids via telephone. We will be monitoring emails but you will be at a distinct advantage by calling. Thanks to all who have participated so far.<br /><br />Regards, Barry

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Barry, what happened to lot #26?

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>It was returned to the consignor. Apparently it was a proof attached to a more modern mount, and not period. My error, as it should not have been included in the sale.

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Posted By: <b>rob</b><p>A friendly bump for a good auction.

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p><a href="http://www.sloateauction.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.sloateauction.com</a>

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Posted By: <b>Brian McQueen</b><p><br />Barry,<br /><br />I wish you luck with tonight's auction. Hope everything goes the way you'd like!<br /><br />Regards,<br />Brian

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>CORRECTION ON AUCTION LOT #63<br /><br />Last night I received a bid of $1092 on lot #63, the 1914 Cracker Jack Eddie Plank. Today the bidder called me and said he placed the bid in error. While I do not generally allow a bid retraction, I have decided to allow him in this case to retract.<br /><br />So the current bid on lot #64 is $993. I apologize if this inconvenienced anyone in any way. Thank you.

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Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>I think.

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Posted By: <b>Joe Drouillard</b><p>Hi Barry,<br /><br />You're probably up to your neck in calls and emails right now, but I thought you should know I tried calling in a bid at the following number 1-718-885-7513 (the number listed on your auction site) at 3:45 pm today and I received a recorded message that saying that the number is not a valid number in the area code. No big deal, I was only going to bid on the one item, but I hope others are not having the same problem.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Joe

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>I think its 855, not 885.

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Posted By: <b>Joe Drouillard</b><p>Thanks Steve. <br /><br />Is it possible to read it incorrectly three times in a row.<br /><br />Got my bid in.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Joe

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Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>With Brian, I'm rootin' for you, Barry!<br /><br /><br />all the best,<br /><br />Barry

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Posted By: <b>quan</b><p>someone has to do this every auction...is it over?

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Posted By: <b>bigfish</b><p>I want to go to sleep

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>It was still not over when I called about a half an hour ago. I think I was talking to Barry's wife and she said it was still going strong.

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Posted By: <b>quan</b><p>barry is way smart for not updating the site on the last day...everyone have to call to see how they're doing <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>Hi Brian. I put 3 bids in on your T222 Marquard but only suceeded in doubling the price. <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> I guess someone really wanted it more than I did!<br />Bob

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I know of at least a few strong prices....the sky isn't falling quite yet <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14>.

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Posted By: <b>Jim Clarke</b><p>Tried calling at 11:50 and auction was closed via an answering machine. Thought they were going strong at 11:20 and would be open for awhile? Guess not...

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>Does anyone know when Barry's website will be updated with the final bids?

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Posted By: <b>sparky</b><p>Sparky- you need to put your full name by your post, if you are not well known, then you may speak your mind...good, bad, indifferent....but when offering criticism, or strong opinions, you need to adhere to the board rules...thanks.....leon

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>First off- Sparky, whoever you are, please identify yourself. I do not respond to anonymous attacks. I don't recall soliciting your opinion. Besides, you sound like a loser, so why should I care?<br /><br />I will be working on invoices this morning, and will post final bids on the website this afternoon. Thanks to all who participated, it was a great success.

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Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>Hey "Sparky",<br /><br />I actually enjoy the "old-style" auction that Barry runs...at the very least I can ask questions about lots (and get immediate answers)and have the opportunity to chit-chat with Barry in the process. Nice cowardly post...if you an issue with Barry or his auction give him a call. Keep it off of the forum.

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Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>Barry:<br /><br />Will the prices you post INCLUDE the 15% buyer's premium or not?<br /><br />Those of us who try to use auction prices to determine current market values need to know one way or the other.<br /><br />Thanks!!

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Final prices will include 15% premium. I will put a note on the board when they are up, probably mid-afternoon.

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Posted By: <b>rob</b><p>just out of curiousity, can someone sum up what this clown Sparky had a beef with?

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>He was ranting and raving about the process of Barry's auction. Phone, closing time, etc...... Like I say...put your name by it and say what you want to (within forum rules...which means you can say almost anything )....best regards

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Posted By: <b>rob</b><p>gotcha, thanks Leon.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Final bids have been posted on my website.

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Posted By: <b>quan</b><p>apparently barry's format works! some of those prices are eye-popping. wish i'd consigned with barry on some similar cards seeing those ending prices instead of selling on my own.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>congratulations to all that participated.<br /><br />I am looking forward to seeing some of those cards in the recent pickups thread!<br /><br /><br />Yet another awesome Sloate Auction.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>I was only interested in the Ticket stub to the Boston Grounds and that went for way more than I would have guessed.

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Posted By: <b>Harry Wallace (HW)</b><p>Barry, thanks for posting your prices realized. I like to keep track of the current prices on cards.<br /><br />A question about the N28 Clarkson. How did you arrived at the rookie designation? Wasn 't his Old Judg card clearly issued before this one? I am not trying to nitpick, I just want to know if I am overlooking something.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>wow barry, good job, amazing prices...congrats!

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Absolutely no offense intended for Mr. Sloate, but Sparky's original post had some good points.<br /><br />James

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Posted By: <b>Bryan Long</b><p>Another auction item lost to someone else! How do people expect me to get great cards when the keep outbidding me! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> Great job Barry! Another good auction.<br><br>.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks to all for the kind words. Some of the prices were great, but for those who did their homework there were some good deals too.<br /><br />Harry- both the Old Judge and N28 were issued in 1887...not sure which was first. Fair point.<br /><br />James- not trying to be antagonistic, but that Sparky character just sounded like one of the barnacles of life, someone who is just bitter and frustrated and takes it out on others. What part did you find compelling? Since you posted your name, happy to field any questions

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>I believe Hal Lewis proved that n28s were issued in 1888. Your n28 John Clarkson card is good proof of that since it pictures Clarkson in a Boston uniform and Clarkson played for Chicago for the entire 1887 season. And Harry's correct that there is an 1887 n172 Clarkson depicting him on the White Sox.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Barry--I respect your option to run your auction in any way you please. In this era of fast-paced technology, and even more impatient people, I can imagine that bidders not having instant access to information or communication must be frustrating to them. The days of the phone bid seem archaic, even though it is nostalgic to so many. Your prices realized are steller, however, I personally prefer to deal with online auction houses with the 30 minute rule on each lot. That way I know how I stand on each time, how much time is left, and I can budget as such. Just my thought and I'm glad you're happy with how it went.<br /><br />James

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Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>A big thanks to Barry, this was my first time consigning and Barry made the whole situation comfortable for me. Hated to part with spalding Ruth's but my collection needs focus.

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Posted By: <b>Cat</b><p>Congrats Barry!!! Those prices are amazing. Somehow your format must appeal to the high-end (wealthy) collector. I actually appreciate different auction formats. My feelings are that if a bidder wants to know where an item is at...call him. He's the one that has to exert the manpower to answer the phone. The phone call costs me about as much time as clicking around on the internet.<br /><br />Barry, I hope you decide to have auctions on a more regular basis. Quarterly??

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Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>Darren:<br /><br />I'll bet you aren't hating the decision to part with the Spalding cards NOW!<br /><br />That one took off like a rocket last night!!!

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Posted By: <b>Jerry</b><p>James, That fast Paced Technology is all fine and well until it crashes on auction night.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Absolutely. However, the internet does provide more flexibility and those problems we encountered that night have been fixed. Every form of communication medium has those problems. I just feel the only way phone auctions can provide what most customers are looking for is if there is a call back service. In no way am I impuning Barry's auction, it's just my opinion.<br /><br />James

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Posted By: <b>John</b><p>"James, That fast Paced Technology is all fine and well until it crashes on auction night."<br /><br />Ouch! Oh man......check and mate. Rough crowd, ouch.

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Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>Yeah Hal,<br /><br />That '27 caught fire, but still has room to grow.

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I hope so.....

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Posted By: <b>John</b><p>Did you get my email?

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Posted By: <b>markc</b><p>When agonizing about whether or not to make one more bid I suppose it's a little consolation to see the lots going for way more than what I wanted to bid. Congratulations, Barry, on a great auction with some great cards!!

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Hardly checkmate John. Our customers and consignors were almost universally satisfied with how we handled ourselves during that time. Jerry was trying to be snappy where a problem existed for less than a day. Sparky remarked that phone systems are archaic and don't allow for instant communication. He also mentioned that Lew Lipset even runs an internet auction. While his tone was nasty, the point was taken. I personally think Barry is a credit to the hobby, and how he wants to run his auctions are fine by me. From my own collecting viewpoint though, telephone auctions just don't allow me the flexibility.

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>If you are fine with how Barry runs his auctions then why even mention it James? When someone from another auction house mentions that another's auction is "archaic" on a message board it's going to come off sounding a little arrogant.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Good point Dan. Perhaps I should differentiate when I'm speaking as a collector and when I'm speaking as an auction house employee. I was speaking as a collector. However, in the future I will avoid ALL topics about other auction houses. Thanks and hopefully there is no harm no foul with Barry. I was speaking 100% as a collector. Those who know me, hopefully would vouch that I'm not arrogant as I seemingly sound.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>James- the difference between your post and Sparky's is that you responded intelligently and put your name to it, while that other slugabed posted anonymously and was just plain nasty (and too cowardly to reveal his name).<br /><br />I am a bit of a technophobe and don't know how comfortable I would be relying on a system I really wouldn't understand. And I would dread a final night crash. I sell alot on ebay and like that format, but for my catalogs I will stick with what I have. While the last night does have its level of stress, I do enjoy speaking with many people who I only get to talk to during the auction. And more than half the bids are emailed to me anyway, so I get a little bit of both worlds.<br /><br />And it is true that the N28 is an 1888 issue, and thus N172 is the true rookie card. My error, and I wish someone caught it earler as I would have posted a correction.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>What's a slugabed? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>John</b><p>James, nothing personal I just thought it was a pretty good zing. <br /><br />I like Huggins & Scott and will continue to support you guys when I can, I also like Barry and think he has a really good thing going, call it nostalgic or archaic either way its refreshing in today’s take a number hobby.<br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I was reading my Simpson's book the other day and Mr. Burns referred to his workers as "slugabeds". I didn't know what it meant either and just liked the sound of it. It's a lazy person who stays in bed all day. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Whatever communication method you prefer as a customer, it's important to me to know the person I'm buying a card from is a passionate collector who loves the hobby.

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Posted By: <b>Joe Drouillard</b><p>I participated for the first time yesterday on Barry's online auction and was very impressed with Barry's professionalism. First I screwed up the phone number, then I messed up on the registration rules, and called just two hours before the auction ended. Nevertheless, Barry, or whoever took care of my bid, treated me with respect and dignity. They probably spent more time on me than my bid was worth. I was only bidding on one of the lower priced cards in the auction, but he made me feel like I was bidding on the featured item. I will be back.<br /><br />Best wishes Barry you're a class act.<br /><br />Joe

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks Joe. This is one of the benefits of a phone auction, having positive interaction with people. It was actually me you spoke with yesterday...I'm a bit of a hermit, so the social aspect of a phone auction is part of the reason I do it.

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Posted By: <b>Steve f</b><p>the Brooklyn Invasion<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1175288854.GIF">

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Posted By: <b>Jerry</b><p>Peter Noone was on American Idol the other night. My wife makes me watch it. Brownie Points

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Peter Noone is still pretty active in the music world. He used to have his own show on VH1, but I don't remember the details.

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Posted By: <b>Jim Clarke</b><p>It was a nice auction with a little bit for everyone. Only won 2 lots but bid on a lot more. Good to see strong prices and I wish the gazillionaires would stop going after stuff I like.... JC

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Noone's voice has never changed either. I saw him on American Idol singing one of his oldies and he still sounds great. Can't say that about too many of the rockers from the 1960s.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>More significant than the fact that Barry used the word "slugabed" (which is actually a word that predated the Simpsons) is the fact that Barry was "reading [his] Simpsons book." I will let that admission stand on its own merit.<br /><br />As for Barry's auctions, yes, they are archaic in this online era. But, the one thing about Barry's auctions that I know in my heart to be 100% true and I cannot say this about a single other auction house is that I will not be a victim of shill bidding. I just don't have the same comfort level with any other place, no offense. We should all only hope that Barry's auctions proliferate.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I saw the Zombies on PBS a few weeks ago and then went back to the youtube clip from 1965, and they still sounded pretty good. But Eric Burden has no voice left and was embarrassing, and he used to be among the best. Some people age better than others.<br /><br />Edited to say thanks Jeff, I do treat customers' ceiling bids with tremendous respect. If they feel comfortable enough leaving them with me I know I have a big responsibility not to let them down.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Barry, I saw the same PBS show and was appalled at what Eric Burden looked and sounded like. The guy has not aged well. I'm trying to forget that memory from the show.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I know- he gained a lot of weight, has long had his hair dyed blond, and has no voice left. I agree, it was just awful.<br /><br />As a side note, Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dylan did very respectable versions of "House of the Rising Sun" in the early sixties. But after the Animals did their version in 1964, I don't think anyone ever attempted the song again. It was so good that it became almost a sacred cow.

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Barry, what do you expect from an overfed, long-haired leaping gnome?

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I expect him to retire gracefully <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />There's a great color clip on youtube from 1964 of the Animals singing "House." It's worth a look (but I think it's lip-synched).

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Gee, Barry, what ever gave you that notion that the song was lip-synched? Was it the fact that none of the instruments are plugged in? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>That's usually a dead giveaway!

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Posted By: <b>George Dreher</b><p>Marianne Faithfull used to sound like an angel in the 60s. Now she sounds like her name should be Hagatha.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I know, I think she was a heavy smoker (not to mention a junkie, too). She was just on the radio promoting the first appearance of "Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus" which was shown last month on PBS. She was part of the Stones' inner circle.

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>The60sshop@aol.com sends out a great email newsletter about music of that time; if you are interested in that music; I stronly suggest subscribing, it's well worth the price (FREE)<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>I'm surprised no one mentioned LULU's appearance on the same American Idol show that Peter Noone was<br /> on ?<br />Coincidentally, the 1967 movie.....To Sir With Love....was on TV last nite. And LULU, now in her mid-50's,<br />looks a lot "sexier" than in this movie (40 years ago) and sang her song quite well on the show.<br /><br />TED Z

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>I thought she did an awesome job on the song, and she was very easy on the eyes.<br /><br /><br />I admit it - Yes - I watch American Idol.<br /><br />Actually it is one of my favorite shows.... <br />but not because of the show itself.<br /><br />It is one of the few shows on television (not on the disney channel) that the entire family can watch together. When I was a kid - it was all family TV. Anyway, I like the way the show gives us family bonding time - enjoy the show together and talk about it during the week. <br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>these threads always deteriorate into something I know absolutely nothing about?<br /><br /> Edit: <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Please note this thread now has a new name.

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>What event "inspired" these lyrics ?<br /><br />Name the year, state, and the R-n-R artists involved ?<br /><br />T-Rex TED