J&H auction

June 21, 2009, 18:41

Ethan Lipsig

I have been so busy and traveling so much that I simply did not have time to post an absentee bid for the five items I was interested in buying. However, I would have bid less than the selling price for three of the items. The fourth item did not sell, so I have no idea if my bid would have won. I would have won the fifth item unless my bid caused another to bid even higher.

July 11, 2009, 16:51

Bill Kapp

Philip,

Thought we had another thread on the Ball Hampden and the #607 Ball Hamilton.

I can't believe that the Ball Hamilton went for only 2900. I was sure it would do better.

The Hampden was about right.

July 13, 2009, 17:42

Michael Snyder

I'd thought that we would see alot more posts of the winners here.
I bid on one of the 16s Maximus (missed by a bid or 2) and a ball 999b.
This year had some nice stuff, and I agree that much went for less than I had thought.

July 14, 2009, 06:30

Lindell V. Riddle

Here is the original topic wherein we discussed this auction...

Upcoming Jones and Horan Auction 6/21/09

I agree with Bill it is less confusing to continue the same topic rather that have two on the same subject.

About lot 173, movement number 697 Ball-Hamilton the very unfortunate dial damage from someone crudely grinding the dial in order to make it fit into a far later and entirely inappropriate case cooled my interest as I am sure it did that of many other Ball collectors. Clearly that was reflected in the final price.

In the original topic I predicted the new Jones and Horan policy of no longer accepting credit cards would have the unintended effect of cutting sales and it obviously did. In business the easier you make it on buyers and that includes ease of which payment is accepted the more merchandise you sell. In my opinion they need to expand the payment choices and also make it easier and less confusing to bid on their items.

That's my view, let us hear yours!

July 14, 2009, 09:16

Phillip Sanchez

Sorry about starting second separate post on this subject. How about if I say I am old and senile?

It was easier to pay with the credit card, however they will ship immediately when they receive the check.
I totally agree with Lin on that their website is difficult and confusing.

Patty Jones looks at our site, perhaps she may see the way clear to change a few things.

July 14, 2009, 11:41

Bill Kapp

Lin et al,

I would have bid on that 936 regardless of the dial at that price if they had taken credit cards.

The wife and I were in England for the Wimbelton Tennis and then a cruise to St Petersburg. That took all the ready cash and the convenience of defering payment 30 days would have made the difference.

Philip, at our ages we have to be retrained after each coffee break

Bill Kapp