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AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
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Author:  Brock Poling [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:11 am ]
Post subject:  AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Up for grabs this time is a heavily quilted set of sapele + a AAA Engelmann top. Both are big enough to build a dreadnaught. The sapele is right off the saw so a bit of shellac was applied to show off the figure.

The combined retail value is $310. Bidding will go through tomorrow at noon, or you may buy it now and get free domestic shipping for $250.

Thanks as always for your support.
Author:  WudWerkr [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Pics Please
Author:  WudWerkr [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
that was fast thank u
Author:  Brock Poling [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
I was having problems getting them loaded. It looks like the 3rd time was the charm. ;)
Author:  WudWerkr [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
how thick is this material at present
Author:  Brock Poling [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
The top is thick. My guess is at least 3/16"

The back and sides are .150". The resawing is good though I am pretty sure you could clean this up and be in the .110" - .125" range.
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
I´ll Bid 100$ as a starter.
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
$150

(Just so I am clear, BIN is now off the table?)

Mike
Author:  Brock Poling [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
No, the buy it now is still good. However there is no reserve on this. If this closes for $150 then that is the price, but the BIN is valid throughout.

I will tweak the next one a bit to try to accomodate some of these suggestions. Honestly, I am not trying to make this harder, I thought the BIN option gave the overseas members a better shot since many of them are unable to be online when these close.
Author:  Sondre [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Speaking of overseas members... Approximately how much is the shippiong to Europe for a set like that? Which shipping company? Thanks!
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Brock. I am so sorry for bringing this up again, but why is there a buy it now ? . It totally takes away the fun of an auction. really, it turns it into a non auction as it is the same as selling a set in a regular way !! Only when you put up a set that not many really wants, then it will be some bidding in this way. Just dont get it. If you want to sell a set why not just post a "set for sale for so and so under retail. !!!

Again, sorry for being a pain. but I just dont get it !!

Lars.
Author:  James Orr [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Lars, you've been heard, and Brock said he'll continue working on the format.
Author:  Mike R [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Brock,
Have you considered using eBay for your auctions? It's accessible to everyone and the bidders always have the option of using "sniping" software to do their bidding when they are not close to the computer. That's what I do. I just program the software to put my highest bid in at the close of the auction, and if I get it, great. If not, oh well.
The Zootman uses eBay quite a bit. And some of the other tonewood companies do the same. The only drawback is a small commission that you have to pay eBay. Just a suggestion.
Mike R
Author:  ksomerville [ Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
I'll bid $175.00.
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
I'm gonna prove my point (other thread).

$190

Mike
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
I like guys who try to prove their point. I like messing with them.

My bid $251

Steve
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Theoretically, this auction should be over, right? laughing6-hehe

If not, then since I just bid the BIN number and Steve used and improper bid increment, I win. pfft

For $251, you don't get free shipping, but I do. ;)

$250

Mike
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
OK, I am just kidding. [clap] Congrats Steve.

Mike
Author:  LanceK [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
Congrats Steve you are the winner!

I did get a chuckle after Mikes post tho [:Y:]
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
It was my intention, by bidding higher than the BIN price, to leave the bidding open. I guess the jokes on me. I pm'ed this to Lance. I'll be happy if I win the auction with this bid. If the bidding stays open, I will be equally happy. Ball in Lance and Brocks court.

Steve
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AUCTION :: Quilted Sapele + AAA Engelmann Top
That was what I was getting at. And no, I do not think the joke is on you. I am pretty sure you qualified for free shipping too. [:Y:]

Mike
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