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Ferguson dial-Elgin 16S

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May 27, 2008, 13:35
Marty Bell
Ferguson dial-Elgin 16S
I've been offered a Ferguson dial-Elgin 16S-and can't find one pic' or much info at all. What I really need is confirmation that such a dial was made-I've only seen 18s. I know what the backs look like and etc.-but there are so many fakes I have to ask- Thanks,Everyone!


Marty
May 27, 2008, 13:39
David Abbe
How about a picture?
May 27, 2008, 13:44
Marty Bell
I expect a pic' tonite around 6:00-I'll try and get it in here,Dave.


Marty
May 27, 2008, 19:00
David Abbe
I got this Elgin about a year ago and it was totally fake! The watch was OK and that's what I was bidding. This "dial" was cardboard on Aluminum, glued to the watch face.


May 27, 2008, 19:45
Marty Bell
OK-I'm trying...




Marty
May 27, 2008, 19:46
Marty Bell
THE front-




Marty
May 27, 2008, 19:47
Marty Bell
A bit faded- I'mtrying to decide if it's worth $395...?
Thanks,guys...


Marty
May 27, 2008, 20:18
David Abbe
That loooks really legit, but for that kind of money, I would have to have a heart to heart with my maker, and I fear what I would hear after the laughter stopped.
May 27, 2008, 21:05
Marty Bell
Thanks,Dave-So ya think that's a bit steep,huh? Wink
well...I still could use,say, a retail type price-am I allowed to talk going prices on things-?


Marty
May 27, 2008, 21:12
Tony Dukes
Marty,
These fergie dials are getting hard to find in decent condition. You have to make the call--hope you make the right call. Smile
Tony
May 27, 2008, 21:15
Marty Bell
My friend-that sounds like a riddle to me! So far I can't get ANY price on 16S Fergi'S...


Marty
May 27, 2008, 21:18
Tony Dukes
Marty,
No riddle--I just think fergie dials in good shape will always be in demand.
Tony
May 27, 2008, 21:20
Marty Bell
And I have a real weakness to own one...I see what those 18s' are going for...whew! That's not quite info enough to estimate a 16S,though...


Marty
May 27, 2008, 21:21
Marty Bell
Tony-I agree;and I have seen that demand grow since I've been around-more than anything else,I'd say...OK-thanks. Good enough!


Marty
May 27, 2008, 21:23
Tony Dukes
Marty,
If you are a collector then I believe you should have at least one fergie dial in your collection.
Tony
May 27, 2008, 21:30
Marty Bell
Me,too-and this may be my only chance for a long time...Thanks again!


Marty
May 28, 2008, 13:56
Robert Schussel
The question is how many have you seen and how many years are you willing to wait for a better one.

I have paid $250 to $300 for 12 size Fergusons and I have seen others even higher.

The price seems to be at the higher end of fair.

Bob
May 28, 2008, 15:17
David Abbe
Cooksey puts an Elgin Fergy at $700.00 - $1,000.00, and this one is in fair shape albeit a little faded,(maybe), so if I was looking that hard for a legit fergy, the $395.00 is probably drop dead correct.
May 28, 2008, 19:07
Marty Bell
You guys are the best. Period.


Marty
May 28, 2008, 20:13
Tom Brown
Marty

I hope you can buy it, I would like to get one someday too!

Tom