Does anyone have the current lin-up of item to be sold at the dec 5th SB auction. I just wanna make sure there is a couple pins to be sold. The last ones were mostly for video machine.
Thx

The auction list is published the morning of the auction. There is no list available currently.

Lately it mostly video stuff, usually there is less than 5 pins in every auction.

Like HP5P said, there is no list published until the day of the auction. As was mentioned in your previous thread, Vidiot's site only lists the results of the auctions, not the contents of upcoming auctions.

And with all that said, there is no way I'd make the effort to drive to SB from Quebec specifically for the auction. It would be a complete waste of time unless you're looking for a junky old (non-classic) vid. The pins (and there are usually only 3 to 5 in the auction) are usually undesirable titles that need some degree of work and the prices are marginal deals at best -- and any deal on a pin is usually negated by the 13% tax anyway. Add the gas money on top and you're better off buying a pin from a collector in your area. Trust me.  

If you have a couple of other reasons to be in the area that weekend, then by all means make the trip. But to come all that way just for the auction will only result in disappointment. I'm sure most other seasoned Starburst vets would concur.  

My humble two cents.

SHOOTMEINK!!!!!!


We did this already in your other post!!!!!!!

the details....

-Pins are Rare. and usually not well represented.  Mostly Vids and occasional redemption
-list is released the morning of the auction.  There are rumours of being able to see some of the stuff the night but i have never heard from anyone who has done it.
-$200 to get your bidding number, but you can look at the list and games before you decide to bid or not.  refunded after auction (or it goes towards purchases)
-bring your own power cord and a friend to help you test. The stickers on the cabinets are RARELY correct.
-Get the stuff out of there by 3-4 after your purchase.


after all that, decide if it is worth your time to make the pilgramage.

Hell, GJD's last auction at least had a few working pins!!!!!

Some killer deals on 90's video games.... if you think SFIICE is a classic, or have always wanted your own area-51, then they are usually there and priced well.

Otherwise, latest auction had pretty much NO "classics" and LOTS of gumball machines

haven't we already been through this?

Quoted from axe

Hell, GJD's last auction at least had a few working pins!!!!!

I wouldn't be surprised that Gerald's auctions do better than Starburst's at some point. I have seen the stuff at Starburst, and wasn't impressed. As stated, barely any pins at all. Mostly tired 90's games and conversions, a few redemption games and kiddie rides, and that's it.

I would like to see an auction at the Museum where there are a few items from collectors for sale, which Starburst doesn't have... other than the backyard sales done in the rear parking lot.

You bring your game and give Gerald a percentage of the sale. One focal point for it all.

Quoted from Sparky

You bring your game and give Gerald a percentage of the sale. One focal point for it all.

You can do that with Starburst as well, no idea what the % is as I'd rather just sell it on a site like this and not bother with the extra fees.  

Quoted from cooke

But to come all that way just for the auction will only result in disappointment. I'm sure most other seasoned Starburst vets would concur.  

Agreed!!

I just go to see the guys. I do not remember the last time I registered as there is never any decent pins and the taxes is the final killer. Starburst cherry picks the nice pins and sells them in their Pre-owned showroom. Anything in the auction either needs lots of repairs or is tough sell, like the Junkyard in the last auction that has been sitting in their showroom for months now.

Call me crazy (most do now ) but has anybody ever seen a redemption game called "Speed Demon" in the auctions? It's mostly red with a large lighted wheel behind that you try to stop the light on a number. I play with the idea of putting one in our gameroom as Seb and I like it the best at our local Midway.

ME

There's a good guide to the SB auctions on CGCC:

http://www.cgcc.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6487

Quoted from medvet

Call me crazy (most do now ) but has anybody ever seen a redemption game called "Speed Demon" in the auctions? It's mostly red with a large lighted wheel behind that you try to stop the light on a number. I play with the idea of putting one in our gameroom as Seb and I like it the best at our local Midway.

ME

Can't say I've ever seen one.

Speaking of redemption games, if anyone ever sees a Simpsons Kooky Carnival for sale somewhere let me know.  

Quoted from Sparky

I wouldn't be surprised that Gerald's auctions do better than Starburst's at some point. I have seen the stuff at Starburst, and wasn't impressed. As stated, barely any pins at all. Mostly tired 90's games and conversions, a few redemption games and kiddie rides, and that's it.

I would like to see an auction at the Museum where there are a few items from collectors for sale, which Starburst doesn't have... other than the backyard sales done in the rear parking lot.

You bring your game and give Gerald a percentage of the sale. One focal point for it all.

I would agree with this ... except that we didn't really show Gerald a good response at his last auction, which was better than any Starburst auction I have ever been to. Hell, I walked away with a working Cheyenne for $200 and felt guilty with that (and I specifically intended to not buy anything).

Gerald had some nice pieces, ready for restoration, but apparently we are a cheap bunch of folks.

I live 5 minutes away from the old Starburst location and couldn't be bothered to go the majority of the time, except to meet up with CGCC and MAACA folk. I live 10 minutes away from the new location and the same applies. Other than the $75 Xenophobe-turned-Golden-Tee that I picked up some years ago (and have since MAMEd), everything that I have bought in recent memory at a Starburst auction has been a parking lot deal.

Quoted from CheffoJeffo

Gerald had some nice pieces, ready for restoration, but apparently we are a cheap bunch of folks.

Yup...  I know it didn't go as wella s he had planned.  not horrific, but a lot of stuff stayed when it should have gone.  He had a good mix of classics ready for restoration, and projects, as well as some newer (and older) working models.  If i hadn't just picked up stuff from the last bulk deal, Popeye would have come home with me.

I think if Gerald does have another auction, it may not be for a while....

Aw, thats too bad, I missed the first one (Geralds) and was hoping he'd be doing it frequently. Gerald, if you're reading this, any idea of when you're thinking of trying it again?

Stan

Roger that! I'll be waiting for a nice and affordable CFTBL or a Champion Pub then.
Thx for all you opinions and comments.

Also, is there some pin stores where you can bring the machine home and spread the bill on 2-3 years??

Last I spoke with Gerald about an auction , he was considering December....I'll try talk him into earlier than Starburst, so thers more cash to go around....

Would love to see another one of Geralds auctions.  I couldn't make the last one due to work but I will to the next.  

I have been following the posts, and yes, I have been considering another auction.
If I go ahead with the deal out east, I will be having one very soon, like end of Nov.
I must admit there was some disappointment on my end at some of the prices, but not unlike auctions I have seen, been to, or benefited from. I did make more on some games than I expected, it balanced out.My saving grace was the acquisition prices.

I am thinking of revamping it whereby it is a "members only" type affair, whereby a lot more people bring their own machines, rather than me selling off exclusively my stock. I have been quietly rebuilding my inventory with duplicates of what I have sold, and some stuff is hard to find.
I wouldn't charge much (TBD), and I would probably open it up to absentee bidding for registered"members". For example, those from Quebec,Maritimes and out West.
The idea behind members putting games in, is that they set a reserve, and now it will sell, as the target audience are mostly "buyers" rather than " socialites" as I call many who go to starburst, for other reasons than to buy.

I am about to do a deal in the US where I take over the warehouse( 20,000 sq ft) as well, so I will have a transit point just across the border( Will cut down considerably on shipping from the US for me). This opens up the possibility to start importing stuff from the US, because it is slim pickings( Especially for certain pins) in Canada.

A "pins only " auction is something I am considering in the future as well, but for it to work, the auction would have to be opened up to a wider audience of both buyers and sellers.

Quoted from Vengeance

You can do that with Starburst as well, no idea what the % is as I'd rather just sell it on a site like this and not bother with the extra fees.  

25$ per piece + 18% of final sale value (SB cost)

There are some other benefits for me, other than the financial aspect:
1.  free advertising
2. establishment of a following, and interested people
3. market research
4. identification for me of where to quickly locate pins and to a lesser degree, vids, that I want to have on full time display or even "loaner/rentals. when the time comes, I know where to find these, and have the contact info from those who have purchased items.
5. Familiarity for others, with the location, and myself personally
6. A gauge for future related events/items such as pin parts(new), swap meets, etc
7. An opportunity to meet and network with what is essentially a microcosm of the target audience for the museum. As you all know it ranges from young to old, rich to poor and occasional game players to hardcore( a bit nutty?) enthusiasts. Believe me, I remember every conversation I have with people, and I have got a lot of response and input from people. Even though they may think it was a passing conversation, I take into account everyone s opinion.

Once you get the right auctioneer, it should be much better....