NW Mustard pot on Ebay

[NW Mailing List]

This is not the first occasion for astronomical prices on N&W materials in recent months. Just last week a simple 1937 Booklet of Stations and Sidings went for $137, and a batch of Virginian timetables went high, generally speaking, it was the same two or three bidders that ran the prices up, the only way you can tell now, is note the feedback ratings, it was the same three people on a bunch of these auctions.

All it takes is a couple of people with no boundaries on their money. However, when the time comes to sell, very likely, there is no way they (or their heirs) can return their money. Ron is absolutely correct.

Ken Miller

On May 26, 2014, at 8:18 PM, NW Mailing List wrote:

> That’s what I thought might have been happening since there needed to be 2 high bids, but WOW!
> Anne Bryant
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> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:12 AM
> To: NW Mailing List
> Subject: Re: NW Mustard pot on Ebay
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> When two people want an item to complete a collection, anything is possible.  I have seen this over the years.  Take a look at the Roanoke Shops Y-5 builder's plate that is already over $2700 on ebay.
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> It will be interesting to see what happens when some of the large collections hit the market.  I have already seen a drop in price on many items.
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> Ron Muldowney
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> Ronald J. Muldowney
> 52 Dunkard Church Road
> Stockton, N.J. 08559-1405
> 609-397-0293
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> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 9:55 PM
> Subject: NW Mustard pot on Ebay
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> http://www.ebay.com/itm/151306269972?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
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> What could possibly be so special about this mustard pot to bring a winning bid of nearly $2500??!!!
> I know they are rare, but......
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> Anne Bryant