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New Member
Canada
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Not everything sold - my two coins didn't sell because I set a reserve. I won't "give" stuff away. I can afford to hold it indefinetly.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I will be there - I will have a case to exhibit some twoonies and some errors - just for the fun of it
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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t_y: Are you setting up a table?
Also, for Torex auctions (and others), do you need to register yourself with ID or just show up with money? I've never been to an auction before.
Edited by Libertad
06/04/2010 09:47 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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1. I am not setting up a table. Brian Smith invited me to exhibit coins - just as a "side dish" for the public. If it goes the same way it went the last time, there will be good lights and some friendly chairs, so collectors would have a place to relax a bit, look at coins and chat
2. Auction is outside the bourse - you do not have to pay the entrance to TOREX. As any other auction you must register: credit card or valid references if you are a first time bidder; fill the form and get your bidder number (you bid by raising the card). Only after registering you will be allowed to see the lots.
Auction is a great experience but remember:
1. on top of your bid you will pay tax and the buyer's premium - include that when deciding how much you will bid
2. DON'T, and I repeat DON'T bid based on the catalog description - look at the lot first
3. just like when you go to a casino: know before hand how much you are willing to spend - STICK TO IT - it is very easy to be carried away
4. opening bids are in general 50% catalog estimate and most lots go for 80 to 120 the estimate
5. my main trick to know if I am bidding right - dealers are there to make money - if you get the coin for just one advance over the dealers' bid I am OK, otherwise I am fighting another collector and may end up paying way too much
I hope this helps
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Valued Member
Canada
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For the ones going,have a great time .
I keep the money to buy the coins instead of expenses for hotels,meals and entertainment.i know I miss the excitement but I always end up with some of the coins I bid on.Sure you do not see the coins in your hands but there is a return privilege that I exercice when I see fit.
I yet to see a dealer not refunding my money after my explanations as of why I am returning the coins.They know as much as I do the true value of the coins not the holders.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
632 Posts |
I love hanging around at the pub, walking the bourse, attending the auction, chatting and having a great time - TOREX, NUPHILEX and ONA are part of my vacations budget
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Will there be any stamp collectors at Torex? I'm looking to unload some stamps because to me I'd rather have coins in my hands than stamps.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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for that purpose you will have to go to NUPHILEX - in Montreal Oct-Nov
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Valued Member
Canada
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I'll be there .. I've been going for years and it's always a good time. I'll wear my old standby orange or red shirt for anyone who doesn't already know me. Please, no additonal or enlightening comments about the garb.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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So, I gotta ask, what's with the garb?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Just a heads up: I'll be at the Torex early Saturday to check out the bourse. I'll be bringing some world coins and stamps to trade if anyone is interested. It'll be a nice calm weekend morning - perfect for hunting. Anyone can PM a list of things they're looking for - I don't have high-end stuff, just simple raws to trade on a 1-for-1 basis of about equal values (e.g. Kennedy half for a Canada half in about equal grades). I'm looking to expand my world type set. I'm very flexible although I do have preferences - just shoot me a PM and we can set something up. Edited by Libertad
06/22/2010 08:46 am
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Valued Member
Canada
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I have been an active member of another Canadian coin site for over 10 years. We started kind of an unofficial "put a face to the name" evolution for coin shows .. and Torex in particular. Unless you know what someone already looks like or what he's wearing, you could never find an unknown at a Torex bourse or auction. If someone wears something out of the ordinary, then he's easy to spot. I have met at least 15 previous unknowns that way and introduced them to other people with whom they may chat nearly every day, but never had a beer with in the pub after the bourse walking. The site is not letting me PM .. or I don't know how.
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06/22/2010 1:00 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Anyone here win anything at the June>Torex? Negative results for me!
Glenn
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Anyone planning to attend this year's (July-2011)R.C.N.A. Convention/Auction? Glenn  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Ah, well, I did attend the 2010 Saint John convention (a little late to be posting!), but won't likely be in Windsor.  |
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