DJRome Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Because I'm such a comic art nut, I've put the Prop Store live auction on while I do my morning internet stuff. I have to say I'm kind of impressed with what I'm watching. A lot of nice props are getting bids & the video seems to come across clear. It looks like these guys have their act together. I hope their comic art lots do well & we see them get into it more next year. Anyone else watching/bidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I am at the auction Dan. There are about 50 people here bidding in total but so far no one is bidding on any of the OA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Bob Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Its well paced. And some pretty cool stuff. I picked up the Zeck Batman pinup at the reserve on an absentee bid, but the early Flash page had only three bids come through to GBP 42,500. That didn't make the low end of the GBP 45k estimate, and there was some mumbling so I couldn't tell if it sold or if it passed. But an Evil Dead II clapperboard from 1986 had an estimate of GBP600 and went for GBP 6k...wow. Lots of other great props and costumes. Entertaining and a well run auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 They definately do things different to some other auctions I have been at, as on a lot of lots they are taking bids (supposidly) from floor bidders upto the estimate and then waiting for actual bidders to bid from thst point on. Personally I would prefer the transparency of just starting the bidding from the reserve and not making out that floor bidders are taking the price up from the actual price up to the reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Sideshow Bob said: the early Flash page had only three bids come through to GBP 42,500. That didn't make the low end of the GBP 45k estimate, and there was some mumbling so I couldn't tell if it sold or if it passed. The Flash did not sell and although the auctioneer showed that he was taking floor bids (which raised the price up to the estimate), in fact no one was bidding in the room. Edited September 20, 2018 by John S. Sideshow Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3quila Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, John S. said: The flash did not sell and although he showed that he was taking floor bids (which raised he price up to the estimate), in fact no one was bidding in the room. Here at the auction as well and I agree that is what appeared to happen. Edited September 20, 2018 by t3quila Sideshow Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJRome Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 My big question regarding this auction was whether any prop collectors would feel a desire to dabble in comic art, or would these lots go to art collectors? My gut said it would be art collectors, and that seems to be the case so far. Good luck to the boardies who are bidding. If the reserves aren't punitive, I think you might pick up a bargain or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 minute ago, DJRome said: My big question regarding this auction was whether any prop collectors would feel a desire to dabble in comic art, or would these lots go to art collectors? My gut said it would be art collectors, and that seems to be the case so far. Good luck to the boardies who are bidding. If the reserves aren't punitive, I think you might pick up a bargain or two! They have a great setup here showcasing the items to those at the auction, with some of the original art presented very well amongst other props. Whilst I would love to see some cross over happening, it doesn't look like it has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Bob Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 19 minutes ago, John S. said: The Flash did not sell and although the auctioneer showed that he was taking floor bids (which raised the price up to the estimate), in fact no one was bidding in the room. As always, if you know the OA market specific to the pieces you're interested in, you won't be deceived by shill bids. But on the surface, that is a bit shady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstojano Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) So one of the lots I won resulted in clapping from the audience. I think this means I have either arrived, or overpaid Took down two of the lots I had my eye on. And now the post-auction "should have bid more" is setting in. I do find it somewhat odd watching the auctioneer run every lot just under the low estimate, which I assume is the reserve. If you are bidding via phone and not watching this you could get coaxed into a bid thinking you are actually bidding against others and not a reserve. Edited September 20, 2018 by cstojano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I just saw the Jusko Hulk auction end in a flash. I couldn’t tell if was won by an actual bidder. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just now, Jay Olie Espy said: I just saw the Jusko Hulk auction end in a flash. I couldn’t tell if was won by an actual bidder. Anyone? Unsold John E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 £320k for Indiana Jones Fedora!? Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just now, bane said: £320k for Indiana Jones Fedora!? Wow Coulda had the Indy Crew Cap for a mere 700 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstojano Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, bane said: £320k for Indiana Jones Fedora!? Wow That poor floor bidder... quite a few unsold Indiana Jones lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonahjameson11 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Has the auction for the Ditko Spidey page concluded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just now, jjonahjameson11 said: Has the auction for the Ditko Spidey page concluded? Doesn't look like it. Says "starting bid 47,500 pounds" and then "current absentee: 60,000 pounds" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 adamstrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Awesome. Would love that Outatime number plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonahjameson11 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, comix4fun said: Doesn't look like it. Says "starting bid 47,500 pounds" and then "current absentee: 60,000 pounds" Oh? I would have thought they’d auction all of the OA in the same segment of the auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
