Brockelman & Luckey - Time Travelers & Results
 

As a public service to the auction hounds on the Board, I am asking for clarification of the closing time of the current B & L Auction.

The terms and conditions info on the site states that the auction will end at 2AM EST this morning.

The countdown clock on the web page seems to be set to reach zero at 1AM CST this morning.

According to timeanddate.com (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...nge.html?n=263) clocks should be reset at 2AM and "sprung forward" at that time to 3AM.

If, in fact, the auction does end at 2AM EST (or 1AM CST), one could argue that the auction actually ends at 3AM EDT or 1AM CST and it really doesn't end at 2AM in anywhere.

Therefore I ask Mssrs. Brockelman and Luckey the following question.

Will the auction end at 1AM CST as suggested by the countdown clock, 2AM EST as suggested by the terms and conditions, or 3AM EDT which will supplant 2AM EST according to the clock setting instructions.

Actually the answer is all three,

but more importantly

How long will we have to keep our wives waiting?

Disclaimer - Actually a problem does not exist and everything is consistent, for those of you getting ready to post calling me an idiot, but of course you are entitled to your opinion on Net54.:D:D:D

great question
 

Frank,

good job, if we survive to 2:00 AM, do we get an extended hour till 3:00 AM for springing ahead?

I guess Leon & Scott get the final call.

john guzze

We had long talks with our software folks. Play like there is no time change and the auction is closing at 2am EST. That is the way it will close.
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Also, If you are concerned about getting outbid at the last second, put in a max bid. No one but you will be able to see it. If someone tries to bid at the last second, and (your) bid is high at $100....and you have a max bid in the system of $200, Someone bids $200 at the last second, you will win as you had the first bid of $200. First in wins. It is instantaneous. I will be at a softball tournament until a bit later today but both Scott and I will be around all evening. There should be no confusion and all questions will be answered with plenty of time to make bidding and buying decisions.

That might have been the perfect post, Frank!!
 

A great question AND you managed to sneak in a picture of Rachel McAdams as well!!!!

Daylight Savings Time and the final bell...
 

She wishes that she could have until 3am EST

Attachment 91256

I'm just about finished with my time machine and the controls are set for 1910. I quit smoking 17 years ago, but for this project I will be chain smoking Uzits, chewing Polar Bear, and snorting Drum tobacco. Send me some pre 1910 gold pieces and I'll try to fill your orders. :cool:

Anyone ever see the clip of the "Charlie Chaplin Time Traveler" - the old lady walking and talking into a "cell phone" in a 1920s movie?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj3qesTjOE8

bummer
 

You can't make this up!

I went to take a nap, I woke up at 2:02 AM

I was chasing the Orange Border T-210.

I didn't make it.
Maybe next time.

john guzze

Those Orange Borders went for a tidy sum.Very surprised to see them so high this a.m.I was after the Jones.

I was happy to pick up the lot of 7 Sepia HOF postcards at the minimum bid of $75. Finally, added Bulkeley to my collection, now just looking for the Chadwick.

You can't make this up either.

I went to take a nap, I woke up at 12:58 AM CST

I saw my bids hold up and the auctions close.

B & L (and the consignor of course) added #517 to my Monster Number

:mad: Missed out on both my bids on Mantle lots (Meadowland & Mix Bag lots)

Attachment 91326Nice Burk Frank.And congrats one getting one step closer with your T206 Set.I put in a lot of bids but was only able to secure one card.I guess i have to learn to crack a Beckett slab now.Congrats B&L on the fine auction.

I picked up Lot 310 - T212-2 1910 Obak San Francisco 13 Different All SGC Graded
I was really only going after the one card (Miller) so the rest will be available if anyone is interested. *SOLD*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ps91620f38.jpg

Nice pick ups Frank!! I won the 1910 Obak Vernon lot of 3. Got waaay outbid on some of the T206 rare backs.

Steve

If the winner of the Joseph Woods Cabinets wants to part with the Corcoran, send me a PM.

Count me as a big fan of the orange borders as well. Always on the look out for them.

Great Auction!! I picked up the Walter Johnson T206 Sovereign Back, but got outbid on the George Kelly Auto Letter...that would have looked great framed in my office!!

Weird thing with the time change there. I placed my bid on this days ago and kinda forgot about it.

Was winning 3 lots when I went to bed. Only won one, my first t206 Brown Hindu. Excited.

Jimmie Collins
 

http://www.b-lauctions.com/ItemImage.../4166a_lg.jpeg

This bid held up for me!
My first T204 HOFer after several attempts to find one that met my strict requirements of being as low condition as possible yet presenting well;)

Wow. My bid held up....until it didn't.

Scott <=== B&L underbidder again :)

I won a few lots...Colgans, Tattoo Orbit's, and other miscellaneous stuff, another great auction guys...
http://www.b-lauctions.com/LotDetail...ventoryid=3832
http://www.b-lauctions.com/LotDetail...ventoryid=4051
http://www.b-lauctions.com/LotDetail...ventoryid=4037
http://www.b-lauctions.com/LotDetail...ventoryid=4047

Got outbid on the T201 Mathewson. I bid what I wanted, but it wasn't enough to win. :(

bvg slabs
 

BVG slabs are harder than PSA but less so than GAI in my opinion.

This E91B Chance completes the set for me. Just need a few more cards from the E91A set to complete the E91A, B & C series.

http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/1076/3944amed.jpg

Nice wins everyone.

Set them free! GAI are a bit tougher.

http://i.imgur.com/7Qj6Wvq.jpg

Man I love seeing broken plastic!

Jason- the orange borders cards went for about what I thought they would, the T210 which surprised me was the series 5 Lavell Cross in vgex which I was after. The final price was $325 and I just couldn't pull the trigger for one more bid. I'm used to buying series 5 vgexs for $75-100 so this one surprised me...

Me too Steven!

I have a rotary tool that I use now. I put a plastic cutting saw on there and cut at the top. Then I put a tiny flat head in there, and it pops right open.


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becket slabs
 

got beaten out on the t206 walsh with 2 min left

Unfortunately, I came up empty-handed in this one.

If someone here won the E90-1 Lot of 4 that included the Bescher and they want to sell it I am very interested. http://b-lauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=4191

Also, from the mixed 1930-1940s lot I am interested in any of the Cincinnati Reds cards. http://b-lauctions.com/LotDetail.asp...30s-1940s-w%2f

Thats awesome...a little scary, but awesome. Heres on of my favorite anti-slab machines.

PeteRose4HOF,

I know who won the lot, close friend of mine...I will see if he will part with the Cincy cards and if so, put you guys in touch.

Thanks, I really appreciate i!

When the dust settled I came out with this.

http://www.b-lauctions.com/LotDetail...ventoryid=4251

I too was after the Lave Cross but it went from 80 to 200 plus in the blink of an eye.

Was tempted by the E121 Ruth montage card but couldn't quite pull the trigger

I was interested in the 'J.Wood' 1886 cabinets. Interesting and rare lot.

I was able to snag the Chesbro and Young EPDG... Very happy with the price too.

Not pre war but fits nicely into my 1970 football set. Great card.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psd9e8e1df.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdac87bb4.jpg

If anyone here won the T209-2 Richmond Colt Morrisey and wants to part with it I'm interested in buying it.Thank you.

If anyone knows who won the 65 card Old Mill lot, please ask them to PM me.

Thanks!

Jones OB
 

Bob - That Jones OB went for 7 bills with the juice and was a little higher than I anticipated. I was thinking $500, maybe $600 for Jones (due to uniqueness-Street Clothes) and the Johnston which was in a higher grade went for $400 which I thought was in range. Somebody wanted to keep up with the Joneses with that winning bid. I imagine it is going to be buried into a collection now.

My first B&L win:

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaim...10%20front.jpghttp://caimages.collectors.com/psaim...010%20back.jpg

C46 Imperial tobacco
 

If the person who one the c46 lot is looking to break it up, please let me know.

Nice auction, some very strong prices on EX-EX+ Obaks wow! :eek:

Happy to win a few.

Cheers,

John

I bought the Fred Mann sliding into home from the pitcher's mound with the Scholten mount. I wanted the old mill t206 lot w/ Chance and the n167 proofs, but I thought I'd let you guys win some stuff too.