1888 N173 Glass Slide Negatives

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by z28jd

I did not get any, but somehow my good friend Kevin got one of the Larry Corcoran negatives and he has been telling me about it almost everyday

It's not at all to make you jealous, John!

[vthobby]

What did these go for on average? Just curious.....

Thanks, Mike

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

What did these go for on average? Just curious.....

There were 44 lots in total and one lot had four plates in it that all had some damage, so I won't count that one. The average price was $675, but that's because there were a couple that went for bigger money (Doran $4900, Flynn $1800, Wiedman $1700, Boyd $1700, Boyd $1300). Twenty-six of the lots went for $500 or less and all 38 other than the ones that went for big money went for under $1000.

[Runscott]

With that many of them, you guys will have plenty of opportunities to pick one up on ebay.

[kkkkandp]

I'm not sure there will be "...plenty of opportunities..." Over half of the negatives went to collectors who will likely be holding what they've got. And the flip price certainly won't be as attractive.

[oldjudge]

Scott--The only one I know who has any for sale (and this is old info) is TIK Sr. The last time I checked he was asking about $8000 each.
In one respect I am sorry they came to auction. This group belonged in the Hall of Fame or the Smithsonian.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Scott--The only one I know who has any for sale (and this is old info) is TIK Sr. The last time I checked he was asking about $8000 each.
In one respect I am sorry they came to auction. This group belonged in the Hall of Fame or the Smithsonian.

Jay - I was looking ahead at where some of these may end up.

I think this sort of item is as safe with collectors like yourself, as anywhere - you can always will some of your items to the HOF or Smithsonian, whereas many of our collectibles will be dumped for cash by our non-collecting heirs. I have a few items that will be heading to local town museums and libraries.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

There were 44 lots in total and one lot had four plates in it that all had some damage, so I won't count that one. The average price was $675, but that's because there were a couple that went for bigger money (Doran $4900, Flynn $1800, Wiedman $1700, Boyd $1700, Boyd $1300). Twenty-six of the lots went for $500 or less and all 38 other than the ones that went for big money went for under $1000.

Kevin, Thanks for the info.

Peace, Mike