Question and Advice, Opinions, Ideas

fernando · 24th April 2023, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

That's probably the way to go, Fernando.
Still, the auction house will demand its pound of flesh.
It can't be avoided in such situations.

Well, by local auctioners i mean real local auctioners, three of them, 25 miles away from home. No public transports involved. Besides, their commission is not so high. In any case, since a while back, i am thinning out my little collection, by means of direct sale, so that there will be no fortune to rip apart in the end.

Kmaddock · 24th April 2023, 06:35 PM

I still have Lew's collection pinned in my favourites, I regret not having had the chance to purchase anything when it was being broken it up as I was not a member of this great forum back then.

It was a nice way to disperse his items all across the world giving something back to his family

I never corresponded with the man but he seemed to have been a great asset to the group.

Regards
Ken

Sajen · 24th April 2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kmaddock

I never corresponded with the man but he seemed to have been a great asset to the group.

Indeed, Lew have had a great eye for nice blades and generous by sharing his knowledge, miss him!

Sajen · 24th April 2023, 07:54 PM

I have only partially cataloged my collection, my dream would be to show it online so the description is given for my items, to add a hidden price for my family would be easy, so when they want to sell the collection it would be simple to add a price by each item to sell it online.

Rick · 24th April 2023, 10:10 PM

I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's collection, it must have been quite large.

kahnjar1 · 24th April 2023, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's collection, it must have been quite large.

I had the privilige of having met Barry a few years ago when he was here in New Zealand, and I seem to remember that he had a daughter, so maybe she is now the proud owner of his extensive collection.
Stu

JeffS · 25th April 2023, 03:06 PM

I'm surprised the Swap Forum is not more heavily used. For a new collector, it is an amazing way to ensure you are getting legit stuff filtered by the discerning eye of serious collectors. A lot of my favorite pieces came from there.

24th April 2023, 06:35 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	I still have Lew's collection pinned in my favourites, I regret not having had the chance to purchase anything when it was being broken it up as I was not a member of this great forum back then. It was a nice way to disperse his items all across the world giving something back to his family I never corresponded with the man but he seemed to have been a great asset to the group. Regards Ken

24th April 2023, 07:54 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,450	I have only partially cataloged my collection, my dream would be to show it online so the description is given for my items, to add a hidden price for my family would be easy, so when they want to sell the collection it would be simple to add a price by each item to sell it online.

24th April 2023, 10:10 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's collection, it must have been quite large.

25th April 2023, 03:06 PM	#7
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 441	I'm surprised the Swap Forum is not more heavily used. For a new collector, it is an amazing way to ensure you are getting legit stuff filtered by the discerning eye of serious collectors. A lot of my favorite pieces came from there.