Featured Starting to feel more secure with online auction purchases

Just returned from vacation and started anxiously unpacking the 38 lots that I purchased at an Oregon auction through proxibid. Incredible documentation with almost every lot. The auction house should have divulged the same level of detail. I will start sharing noteworthy photos but I paid $20 for this one.

 

Where did you go?

 

Vacationed in Hollywood and Beverly Hills!

 

OK!

 

Full retail documentation is great to have.....but overtime prices may climb or drop on the secondary market.

 

The market is definitely dynamic, reflecting relevant and contemporary influences on supply and demand. Just ask the beanie baby collectors!

Who knows what future generations will gravitate toward?! Probably first generation iPhones!

 

Some early Casio watches are already being collected, so who knows.

 

no one knows.....or we'd all be scooping stuff up on the ground floor !

 

Sometimes you can guess ... generally wrong.

 

I still use my old Nokia phone, turning some kids green with envy (no, not disgust). Never knew I'd be that fashionable.

 

Have been unpacking these for hours and absolutely love the documentation. This accompanied the junyao bowl that I previously posted.

 

Any ideas on this interested carved stamp? It seems to be made of stone.

 

Nice carved water buffalo..........very involved decoration....maybe a personal Chinese stamp for documents...
@Asian Fever may be able to translate...

 

Thanks komo. I knew that you would have insight on this piece

 

Will need to confirm with an expert but this certainly appears to be finely carved jade about 7" tall. Any thoughts on the story behind it?


Yeah, I know that I probably need to invest in a camera and a photography class!

 

Very nice stuff indeed.

So jealous of your vacation. Hope you had a good time.

 

Thanks Pearl. It was very wonderful. Relaxing .....except when driving!