17 Aug
2024
17 Aug
'24
7:33 a.m.
On 8/16/24 23:13, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote:
On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 10:18 AM Jon Elson via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
Well, in this specific market niche, maybe, but I think the
big auction houses know how to hook "collectors" of all
flavors in, and get insane prices for items. They know how
to make hype and buzz.
Jon
On 8/16/24 11:44, Sellam Abraham via cctalk
wrote:
You are giving them far too much credit :)
On Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM Kevin Anderson
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cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
what
I am surprised they have the estimated opening
bids amounts for the DEC
PDP-10 systems, as well as the IBM 7090, set so low. They can't be that
numerous either. But then again, still too costly for another museum to
just pick them up.
Based on my experience with Christie's, it's because they have no idea
they're doing, and they didn't bother to
hire an expert to help them.
The whole idea of auctions is to get people sucked
in,
salivating over the "Deal" they might get, and then keep on
bidding it up! It is all a scam to trap the unsophisticated
enthusiast.
I think Christie's, and other auction houses DO know what
they are doing, and they do it very well.
Jon