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Auction 10 - AE 40 in Nile Green

Started by bingster, November 05, 2008, 01:09:01 AM

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bingster

For our next contest, we have a look at a perennial favorite, the Automatic Electric 40.  This particular telephone comes with what is apparently it's original Extensicord, and is in the much sought after color, Nile Green.  The auction refers to this color as "jadeite," a common name for this color.  However in AE's terminology, "jade green" is a much darker green.  

What do we think this one will bring?  As usual, entries are due before the auction's final day.




S C O R E B O A R D
$750.00 - McHeath (-1521.86)
$888.00 - Dan (-1383.86)
$1000.00 - benhutcherson (-1271.86)
$1097.98 - mienaichizu (-1174.78)
$1288.04 - Dennis Markham (-983.82)
$1400.00 - HobieSport (-871.86)
$1500.00 - bingster (-771.86)
$1700.00 - Mark Stevens (-571.86)
$1995.00 - Bill Cahill (-276-86)
$2100.00 - Dan/Panther (-171.86)
Sold for $2,271.86
= DARRIN =



Dennis Markham

It's time I got involved in one of these contests.  One of these in much nicer condition (no UV discoloration) brought about $2,300 a couple of months ago.  I'm going to go $1,288.04

Dennis

Dan/Panther

I'm going way out on a limb here and say $2,100.00.

D/P

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson

benhutcherson

I'll guess $1000 on this one.

Admittedly, I don't follow AE sales that closely, but I wasn't aware that this particular color even existed. Sure, I've seen the reds, whites, and the darker greens, but never this particular color.

bingster

Yep, it could be had in ten colors.  There's a blue one up right now, too:

AE 40 in blue
= DARRIN =



Dan

"Imagine how weird telephones would look if our ears weren't so close to our mouths." - Steven Wright

McHeath

Oldphoneworks has one for 2500 clams, all cleaned up.  I'm going to guess that this one, dirty and untested, will go for $750.

Bill Cahill


"My friends used to keep saying I had batts in my belfry. No. I'm just hearing bells....."

Mark Stevens


Dan/Panther

Dennis

I must ask.
Where did you come up with the 4 cents??
If you win this being your first attempt, and it ends in 4 cents, you know I'll scream shill bidding....

D/P

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson

Mark Stevens

Quote from: Dan/Panther on November 06, 2008, 02:32:30 AM
Dennis

I must ask.
Where did you come up with the 4 cents??
If you win this being your first attempt, and it ends in 4 cents, you know I'll scream shill bidding....

D/P

I think it's psychological warfare...
he's messing with our heads!  :D

Dennis Markham

Actually it's my second attempt at guessing the auction price---and on one occasion I predicted who the winning bidder would be---correctly predicted I might add.  I suppose it is my nature to be precise.  :)

Dan/Panther

Matt;
I have a simple formula for calculating what I think will be the winning bid.
I wait about 3 days, then take everyones guess, and take an average.
I thought, an average of all the seasoned collector, would be a sure win.
I might add, it hasn't been close yet.
This one however, I guessed on my own.

D/P

P.S. I hope that by also taking a collective average of all the seasoned collectors, as far as advice is concerned, if it  has the same reaults as far as being a dependable solution to a problem, I'll be in deep trouble.

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson

mienaichizu

its been a while guys, my internet is down for a while

i'll bet for 1097.98

Dan/Panther

Quote from: Mark Stevens on November 06, 2008, 04:39:02 AM
Quote from: Dan/Panther on November 06, 2008, 02:32:30 AM
Dennis

I must ask.
Where did you come up with the 4 cents??
If you win this being your first attempt, and it ends in 4 cents, you know I'll scream shill bidding....

D/P

.04 cents indeed ! ::)

D/P

I think it's psychological warfare...
he's messing with our heads!  :D

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson