RIA Apr 24-26 2015 Auction

sheepherder · 03-15-2015, 07:34 PM

Got a 16 page flyer for this Premier Firearms Auction on Saturday. No big catalog, and when I checked the RIA site Saturday, this auction wasn't listed yet. Doesn't seem to be online yet today either. "Over 2700 lots" the flyer states.

Couple of interesting handguns on the flyer. There is a half-page announcement for Ralph Shattuck's collection, but no pictures of his Lugers. I guess you have to buy the $60 catalog to get that.

My one bid from the last auction was listed on my sign-in page, with the hammer price. I was only off by $2,250...

I'll probably find something to bid on in this auction. I haven't won anything yet, maybe I'm due.

Edit: I just checked the RIA site with the last auction hammer prices posted...I was shocked to see that of the 10 - 12 Lugers I looked at, they ALL went for ~$1,500-$2,000 over the projected prices!!!

But two other non-Luger lots I looked at (but didn't bid on because they were 2-gun lots) went for well within my 'ceiling' even including 15% buyers premium...

I see my fault now...I'm bidding on the wrong guns...

Dwight Gruber · 03-16-2015, 02:33 AM

I speculate that RIA is holding off the printed and online catalogs until this weekend's Julia auction is over.

--Dwight

alvin · 03-16-2015, 07:23 AM

Poulin Auction had a few Mauser M1930s sold at buyer profitable price just a few days ago. But the cycling time of those is long, probably not worth the effort for collectors. I bet they went to C&R dealers.

sheepherder · 04-17-2015, 07:22 PM

Got an email from RIA today about the upcoming auction next weekend - nothing earth shaking; just a reminder.

I was thinking about bidding on one of two lots; don't know now if I will [tooth problem]. Prices at last auction for what I was interested in were right-on the low estimates.

Bid or bid not? What would Yoda do???

alvin · 04-17-2015, 09:11 PM

Gun collector's life is not unlike a revolutionist. Former Prime Minister Sun Yat-sen told his comrades, "in all my life I worked on how to move money around",,,, of course, his goal was not to improve his personal life, but for his revolutionary. Many gun collectors are same, moving money around, not really for improving personal life in conventional sense

sheepherder · 04-20-2015, 11:01 PM

Well, I just entered two bids on two different handguns. Don't really need either one, but I put in low bids on each. If I win both, I can cover the $$$. If I lose then it is the will of...[fill in local deity]...

alvin · 04-20-2015, 11:30 PM

That C96 carbine is good, unfortunately, it's a big ticket item, unlikely it will go under $20K. It worth 20K, but if this one comes at market fair price, there will be no money left for this year... most important -- this type of carbine is not my favorite,,,, so probably no... unless it's very very cheap,,,, unlikely though, seller must have a reserve. I'd better keep money for a future item that really catches my heart. All missing ones are expensive ones, probably can buy one in future. Only one.

sheepherder · 04-24-2015, 10:23 AM

OK!!! It's auction time!!!

I thought I was going to have to quit the auction, as my 20 yr old refrigerator slowly died. But my nephew bought a couple of my rifles/shotgun so I am waiting for the new fridge today!

That frees up my auction cash. I was going to up my bids but I think it's too late now.

Regardless, I will be waiting for the results with bated breath...Will this be the year I finally win an auction??? Will I win both??? Will I cry myself to sleep tonight/tomorrow or celebrate all night???

Only time will tell...

alvin · 04-24-2015, 08:22 PM

Carbine sold $15K, that's $17250 with BP counted. Price is good.

Missed though. Too busy these days. Remembered its auction date wrong.... not Saturday.

sheepherder · 04-24-2015, 09:47 PM

Subject: RIAC Bidder Results for Friday

Your Bids Were Unsucessful
April 24, 2015
None of your bids were successful on items auctioned today

...

...

Edward Tinker · 04-24-2015, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Subject: RIAC Bidder Results for Friday

Your Bids Were Unsucessful
April 24, 2015
None of your bids were successful on items auctioned today

...

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common refrain for my bids

TheRomanhistorian · 04-25-2015, 02:04 AM

I put a bid in on something, it was accepted, but I don't know when they'll actually put it up properly. :P So I'm amused and wondering if I have to pay up or not. I suspect, like you all, I'll be outbid... Alas.

alvin · 04-25-2015, 05:06 PM

It's a little bit funny that we sat here competing who's bidding lower. That's good, but nothing comes so that's still a void. If bid low and it comes, that would be ideal

Anyway, nothing comes this time then there is no cost, money is still in pocket, that's good for future sessions.

TheRomanhistorian · 04-25-2015, 07:34 PM

I'm still waiting to find out if my bid on the Webley semi-auto pistol was a failure or not. Do they wait until all the day's lots are done before you're notified? I'm new to RIA as a bidder (rather than lurker).

Norme · 04-25-2015, 07:40 PM

I was the winning bidder on a gun in yesterday's auction. I was notified soon after the end of that day's auction, by email.
Norm

sheepherder · 04-26-2015, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norme

I was the winning bidder on a gun in yesterday's auction. I was notified soon after the end of that day's auction, by email.
Norm

I was also notified at day's end. Unsuccessful but I guess they notify you so if you had multiple bids in on successive days and won the first day, you could cancel the next days bidding.

Norm - What did you win???

Norme · 04-26-2015, 12:25 PM

Hi Rich, I'll post it when I get it. In the mean time, here's a clue.
Regards, Norm

guns3545 · 04-26-2015, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Rich, I'll post it when I get it. In the mean time, here's a clue.
Regards, Norm

Norm,

Congratulations! Nice Mauser Banner blank chamber with occupation star. Looks nice. Hope you got it for a good price.

John

cirelaw · 04-26-2015, 12:58 PM

Here is a general link~http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/64 Eric

cirelaw · 04-26-2015, 01:11 PM

I noticed a Bulgarian was up to bid and here is a manual~~~http://www.landofborchardt.com/Bulga...l-article.html

03-15-2015, 07:34 PM	#1
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	RIA Apr 24-26 2015 Auction Got a 16 page flyer for this Premier Firearms Auction on Saturday. No big catalog, and when I checked the RIA site Saturday, this auction wasn't listed yet. Doesn't seem to be online yet today either. "Over 2700 lots" the flyer states. Couple of interesting handguns on the flyer. There is a half-page announcement for Ralph Shattuck's collection, but no pictures of his Lugers. I guess you have to buy the $60 catalog to get that. My one bid from the last auction was listed on my sign-in page, with the hammer price. I was only off by $2,250... I'll probably find something to bid on in this auction. I haven't won anything yet, maybe I'm due. Edit: I just checked the RIA site with the last auction hammer prices posted...I was shocked to see that of the 10 - 12 Lugers I looked at, they *ALL* went for ~$1,500-$2,000 over the projected prices!!! But two other non-Luger lots I looked at (but didn't bid on because they were 2-gun lots) went for well within my 'ceiling' even including 15% buyers premium... I see my fault now...I'm bidding on the wrong guns... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-17-2015, 07:22 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Got an email from RIA today about the upcoming auction next weekend - nothing earth shaking; just a reminder. I was thinking about bidding on one of two lots; don't know now if I will [tooth problem]. Prices at last auction for what I was interested in were right-on the low estimates. Bid or bid not? What would Yoda do??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-20-2015, 11:01 PM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Well, I just entered two bids on two different handguns. Don't really need either one, but I put in low bids on each. If I win both, I can cover the $$$. If I lose then it is the will of...[fill in local deity]... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-24-2015, 10:23 AM	#8
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	OK!!! *It's auction time!!!* I thought I was going to have to quit the auction, as my 20 yr old refrigerator slowly died. But my nephew bought a couple of my rifles/shotgun so I am waiting for the new fridge today! That frees up my auction cash. I was going to up my bids but I think it's too late now. Regardless, I will be waiting for the results with bated breath...Will this be the year I finally win an auction??? Will I win both??? Will I cry myself to sleep tonight/tomorrow or celebrate all night??? Only time will tell... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-24-2015, 09:47 PM	#10
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Subject: RIAC Bidder Results for Friday Your Bids Were Unsucessful April 24, 2015 None of your bids were successful on items auctioned today ... ... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

03-16-2015, 02:33 AM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,313 Times in 430 Posts	I speculate that RIA is holding off the printed and online catalogs until this weekend's Julia auction is over. --Dwight

03-16-2015, 07:23 AM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Poulin Auction had a few Mauser M1930s sold at buyer profitable price just a few days ago. But the cycling time of those is long, probably not worth the effort for collectors. I bet they went to C&R dealers.

04-17-2015, 09:11 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Gun collector's life is not unlike a revolutionist. Former Prime Minister Sun Yat-sen told his comrades, "in all my life I worked on how to move money around",,,, of course, his goal was not to improve his personal life, but for his revolutionary. Many gun collectors are same, moving money around, not really for improving personal life in conventional sense

04-20-2015, 11:30 PM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	That C96 carbine is good, unfortunately, it's a big ticket item, unlikely it will go under $20K. It worth 20K, but if this one comes at market fair price, there will be no money left for this year... most important -- this type of carbine is not my favorite,,,, so probably no... unless it's very very cheap,,,, unlikely though, seller must have a reserve. I'd better keep money for a future item that really catches my heart. All missing ones are expensive ones, probably can buy one in future. Only one.

04-24-2015, 08:22 PM	#9
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Carbine sold $15K, that's $17250 with BP counted. Price is good. Missed though. Too busy these days. Remembered its auction date wrong.... not Saturday.

04-25-2015, 02:04 AM	#12
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	I put a bid in on something, it was accepted, but I don't know when they'll actually put it up properly. :P So I'm amused and wondering if I have to pay up or not. I suspect, like you all, I'll be outbid... Alas. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

04-25-2015, 05:06 PM	#13
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	It's a little bit funny that we sat here competing who's bidding lower. That's good, but nothing comes so that's still a void. If bid low and it comes, that would be ideal Anyway, nothing comes this time then there is no cost, money is still in pocket, that's good for future sessions.

04-25-2015, 07:34 PM	#14
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	I'm still waiting to find out if my bid on the Webley semi-auto pistol was a failure or not. Do they wait until all the day's lots are done before you're notified? I'm new to RIA as a bidder (rather than lurker). __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

04-25-2015, 07:40 PM	#15
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	I was the winning bidder on a gun in yesterday's auction. I was notified soon after the end of that day's auction, by email. Norm

04-26-2015, 12:25 PM	#17
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Rich, I'll post it when I get it. In the mean time, here's a clue. Regards, Norm Attached Images

04-26-2015, 12:58 PM	#19
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Here is a general link~http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/64 Eric

04-26-2015, 01:11 PM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I noticed a Bulgarian was up to bid and here is a manual~~~http://www.landofborchardt.com/Bulga...l-article.html