I’ve just been down to the shop to see how the Wolves badge sold.
If you recall, I said: The badge is currently making £21 on ebay. My professional opinion is that it will make at least £40 and, if you have two keen collectors after it, possibly twice as much. If it does, I will be right and people will think I’m an expert. And if I’m wrong it will be the fault of the auction for failing to attract the right quality of bidder.
Well, as it turns out, I was wrong by quite a margin.
It made £170. Even in my wildest dreams I’d barely thought of three figures. Traditionally, if you watch antiques experts on TV, this is seen a great success. In truth I was wrong by about 40%. However, I refer to my previous answer (as they say at Prime Minister’s Questions) – if I’m wrong it will be the fault of the auction for failing to attract the right quality of bidder.
So, not my fault.
However, all joking apart, it’s nice to see that there are keen collectors about, and to report that the badge is currently in the post, making its way back to Wolverhampton.
Congratulations, Quercus!
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Even he was gobsmacked – so you are in near company Wow – congratulations!
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Wowsah! Wonderful!
It was quite a thrill, even for an old cynic.
Did you see the recent Road Trip where Paul Laidlaw got £20,000.00 for an early camera for which he’d paid £60.00? Even he was gobsmacked – so you are in good company
I have real respect for Paul Laidlaw. Not so much for some of the others – though the laws of libel prevent me from revealing details.
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Wow – congratulations!
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Nice to know it’s returning home!
It is amazing how happy professionals are on the TV auction shows when their considered judgement is proved totally wrong.
That’s why they are on TV I suppose – the ability to be pleased with themselves all the time.
A profound truth. I would do very well on the telly.
I’d like to see that. 🙂