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<p>[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 2160531, member: 6444"]Today was pickup day at the online estate auction I bought from last week. Online only, no shipping, from pics with no preview, three hour window to pick up or forfeit the item, something I've never done before and don't like, but it was cheap and close to me, and I was curious to give it a try.</p><p><br /></p><p>Texted before heading out with a show up time, then met her at the door of the condo building, a converted school. I had already paid by credit card - a good incentive to remember to show up. When I drove up I confirmed my name, and she went inside to bring the item. I was told to bring my own pen; she handed me a slip for signature then gave me the bag and I was gone - masks were had by all.</p><p><br /></p><p>I was watching a few things at the auction, and this was the only one that I thought could be substantially under valued. I don't think it was a steal; things seldom are at auctions since you are competing with other knowledgeable bidders; which is why I prefer estate sales and not estate auctions. This was in a lot described as a collection of south american items, and most were, so I assume most didn't bother to look closely at all the items in the lot. 16 in. tall. I won't be sure of potential value until [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] gives his opinion, though. This is the auction result: <a href="https://www.auctionninja.com/clearinghouseestatesales/product/south-american-mola-textiles-and-native-collection-266665.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.auctionninja.com/clearinghouseestatesales/product/south-american-mola-textiles-and-native-collection-266665.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.auctionninja.com/clearinghouseestatesales/product/south-american-mola-textiles-and-native-collection-266665.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]252533[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252534[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252535[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252536[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252537[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 2160531, member: 6444"]Today was pickup day at the online estate auction I bought from last week. Online only, no shipping, from pics with no preview, three hour window to pick up or forfeit the item, something I've never done before and don't like, but it was cheap and close to me, and I was curious to give it a try. Texted before heading out with a show up time, then met her at the door of the condo building, a converted school. I had already paid by credit card - a good incentive to remember to show up. When I drove up I confirmed my name, and she went inside to bring the item. I was told to bring my own pen; she handed me a slip for signature then gave me the bag and I was gone - masks were had by all. I was watching a few things at the auction, and this was the only one that I thought could be substantially under valued. I don't think it was a steal; things seldom are at auctions since you are competing with other knowledgeable bidders; which is why I prefer estate sales and not estate auctions. This was in a lot described as a collection of south american items, and most were, so I assume most didn't bother to look closely at all the items in the lot. 16 in. tall. I won't be sure of potential value until [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] gives his opinion, though. This is the auction result: [URL]https://www.auctionninja.com/clearinghouseestatesales/product/south-american-mola-textiles-and-native-collection-266665.html[/URL] [ATTACH=full]252533[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252534[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252535[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252536[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]252537[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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