darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
What a crock of generalized blanket statement cliche out of touch with the current market crap.
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Is there a value in this auction gear?
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Windwalker
Super Member
will be interesting to see see how this plays out
keep us posted and rots o ruck
keep us posted and rots o ruck
sheltie dave
Addicted Member
Jumping the bid intimidates some of the shallow pockets that are willing to hang around and nibble bid, while also letting the deep pockets know that winning this lot is going to hurt them.
Of course, it means nothing to the well heeled flipper, who only is concerned about bringing the lot in under budget. This type of auction will have all three types of bidders, plus a couple Mac fa
Of course, it means nothing to the well heeled flipper, who only is concerned about bringing the lot in under budget. This type of auction will have all three types of bidders, plus a couple Mac fa
savatage1973
Addicted Member
Depends on what else is for sale at the auction--if there are a ton of guns or antique furniture/household items, the main bidding population is going to be antique dealers and gun collectors who don't give a rat's ass about some old dusty audio gear--so you might be the only one there for that Mc gear. I have been to auctions like that--everyone was killing themselves to get the china, silver, and queen anne tables, and I walked away with some nice gear for next to nothing, since I was the only one interested. You may very well be one of only a few there for the Mc gear.
biscuithead
Me likes the eargasm retroplasm...
Did you buy the Mac stuff ?
Either that or they're crazy like a fox.
Some of the lousiest presentations with amateurish descriptions to match have garnered garnered some of the highest money imaginable- both with old cars and vintage audio.
soundmotor
super modified
Bid jumping can sometimes knock everyone else out that is thinking about getting in. It works best if you have an idea that there are multiple bidders going after the same thing you are. If there are, then the bidding may not stop when the one guy with $1500 drops out. Someone else w/ $2700 may keep going. This is all speculative of course but the idea is that the $2700 guy considers that you started at $2000. The next bid increment is $2500 so he has one bid and nowhere to go beyond it so he doesn't bid at all.
All the bidding shenanigans in the world won't amount to a hill of beans as to what the high man is willing to pay.
McIntosh buyers are everywhere nowadays - whether they be flippers, collectors or even plain old audiophiles (heaven forbid!). Being tube McIntosh, the suitors increase exponentially.
Given the OP's personal connection with the equipment, I wish him all the luck in the world but frankly I don't see $2K as realistic by a longshot...but what do I know? I wish him luck all the same.
McIntosh buyers are everywhere nowadays - whether they be flippers, collectors or even plain old audiophiles (heaven forbid!).
Being tube McIntosh, the suitors increase exponentially.Given the OP's personal connection with the equipment, I wish him all the luck in the world but frankly I don't see $2K as realistic by a longshot...but what do I know?
I wish him luck all the same.
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The thing about auctions and Mac gear is that McIntosh is a fairly well-known name for a lot of folks, especially the kind of people who go to estate auctions. If this sale has been advertised and the stereo was mentioned by name, there's a good chance there will be serious competition there with deep pockets. I know if I were at this auction and this started at $2k for the set, and you said "3k" right after, I might just go to $4k. Honestly, I might not even mean to jump that high, it might just be a reflex. But I don't think this will go that low regardless--I wouldn't be surprised to see it hit $5-6k. It might not, of course--that's the fun of these auctions.
kaplang
Works for me !
Live auction bidders often over bid ( bidding war ) just to be the one to win. It's an ego thing. Happens all the time. EBay has a lot of evidence of this. You can see results by looking at some of the auctions that have ended, McIntosh isn't the only one that is effected.
MacNoob
dazed and confused
That's a pretty safe bet!
Killer Fox
Super Member
This is what I do if it's a great deal. Even if I have to wait years to save up enough money for restoration.
SoCal Sam
Lunatic Member
Many would consider that Mac system to be holy grail stuff meaning your could happily sell the rest. If you can stretch and the price is right, go for it. Cosmetics are everything for Macphiles. If nice, do it. SX-1250 is very well made but dull sounding with most speakers except with the flawed HPM-100's. IME and IMO. The two do not compare in any way.
SoCal Sam
Lunatic Member
Cosmetic condition is always important.
IME, more so for Mac people. I find them to be fanatical in their devotion and that translates into demanding buyers. Stuff that wouldn't bother a Pioneer buyer bugs a Mac buyer.
darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
What? Like mediocre performance? Yeah that would bother McIntosh enthusiasts.
SoCal Sam
Lunatic Member
What? Like mediocre performance? Yeah that would bother McIntosh enthusiasts.
I stepped onto that one with both feet, LOL.
