One for the collectors

[Muskett]

Some pretty serious rifles up for granbs. Collectors are just castodians for a while. Even some of the less pestigeous rifles would be a delight to own. I'd want to see each example before putting any bid on as the pictures only tell half the story. Nice there are enough rifles worth going to see and even chance a bid on. All part of the hobby.
Sadly I'm skint too, could so easily spend a good few grand on this and that. With so many that anyone would be happy to own it could soon mount up. There are those with deep pockets and I can't see much not making solid prices. A good few collections are going to have the odd hole filled, and the adding of another example. There is something for everyone, and it will be interesting how it all goes. Much will be on the reserves though I suspects they are there to sell.

[Phil Russell]

Yes some very interesting lots. As I do not think I could get there for the auction I just e mailed their appointed shipping agents to see if post/delivery is an option. They said yes but indicated cost could in the region of £135 - £155. Wow.

Cheers, Phil

[AllanM]

Yes some very interesting lots. As I do not think I could get there for the auction I just e mailed their appointed shipping agents to see if post/delivery is an option. They said yes but indicated cost could in the region of £135 - £155. Wow.

Cheers, Phil

On top of their 29.94% buyers premium -- nice little earner!

[frogboy]

It reminds me of when I naively bought a rifle and then realised the delivery would cost more than the item. Still I had a lovely drive to Devon and back.

I love the description, Probably Venom tuned, it doesn't give you much comeback if it isn't. Buyer beware I suppose

[averageplinker]

I have bought a lottery ticket and programmed the auction house into my satnav for when I win

[10/10]

Some beautiful guns, but I wonder how many people will buy online, only to find that it does not quite live up to expectations
or maybe have a problem. I suppose you pay your money you take your chance.
The only gauranteed winner is the Auction House so good luck to all and hopefully only smiley faces

[slug-gun]

Any serious collector will take the day off, get in the car, puts the kids into care and raid the never-to-be-touched emergency savings account, and be there! With such a large and diverse collection there is likely to be more 'stuff' available than there are people prepared to do the above, and as such there are likely to be a few bargains, especially amongst the not so high profile items.
Looking at the 'prices realised' afterwards and wailing about how cheap this, that and the other was, is all too late!

[cozzamec]

Yes some very interesting lots. As I do not think I could get there for the auction I just e mailed their appointed shipping agents to see if post/delivery is an option. They said yes but indicated cost could in the region of £135 - £155. Wow.

Cheers, Phil

Wow that's alot! Plus 29% on top!

[nurek]

Loads of interesting guns, but it looks like they had a very hard life...

Also the auction charges are extortionate! 30% to be paid by the buyer and 10% by the seller.

[BALD ERIC]

Loads of interesting guns, but it looks like they had a very hard life...

Also the auction charges are extortionate! 30% to be paid by the buyer and 10% by the seller.

Sold as seen as well, and no chance to try.

[nurek]

Even at this early stage all the Whiscombes have gone over £1k (one over £1.5k, that's £1950 to be paid by the buyer with fees!) and there is still over a week left until the auction starts...

I don't think there will be many bargains...

[GSMN1]

Loads of interesting guns, but it looks like they had a very hard life...

Also the auction charges are extortionate! 30% to be paid by the buyer and 10% by the seller.

My understanding was 20% on hammer price & Vat so if I paid £1000 on hammer the commission would be £240, so in essence 24%. Or have I misunderstood?

[nurek]

My understanding was 20% on hammer price & Vat so if I paid £1000 on hammer the commission would be £240, so in essence 24%. Or have I misunderstood?

I think that's if you bid directly with the auction house, if you bid through www.the-saleroom.com it's 29.94%.

[GSMN1]

I think that's if you bid directly with the auction house, if you bid through www.the-saleroom.com it's 29.94%.

Correct. I just phoned them. They confirmed. The Saleroom add a further percentage.

[gordon]

Yes some very interesting lots. As I do not think I could get there for the auction I just e mailed their appointed shipping agents to see if post/delivery is an option. They said yes but indicated cost could in the region of £135 - £155. Wow.

Cheers, Phil

I was quoted £40 for RFD transfer .