Thread: Ted Rogers Auction

I'm happy I was successful with my postal.
Got used to Ted's "estimates" over the years. Won't be a problem in the future. sad to see him go.

Originally Posted by Waynesworld

I thought prices were pretty good all things considered. There was not a lot that got withdrawn. Good turn out.

At the end the old 22s, 303s etc were being sold for $20-40 each, $50ish for 3 (Toz) single shots, $30 for a Parker Hale 303 - the mag was worth twice that. My wife asked when I left if I was taking the trailer, I wish...but just rubbish if you don't really have a use for them. I put my hand up when x2 .410 bore Singles came up and the ask dropped to $80. Had not viewed them but what the heck..the Belgium one with borer in the stock is a lovely light gun in excellent shooting condition even if patinaed grey etc. The bore is good and action tight. The American one is twice the weight and heft and will scrub up like new. Took them to the range today and just had some fun. Look out possums, rabbits and maggies. I suspect my grandson's will grab them and I'll need to start reloading 410.

Was there not a hint at the end as to the continuation of this auction with a “Watch this space” thrown out there?

Strangely, in his email sending out the prices it finished with
If you wish to be removed from our updates, approximately 2 – 3 times a year. Please reply with “REMOVE” in the subject line.
but I think this was just an oversight and he was reusing his standard email format.

Originally Posted by Maca49

Was there not a hint at the end as to the continuation of this auction with a “Watch this space” thrown out there?

Yes indeed.

Originally Posted by Jhon

At the end the old 22s, 303s etc were being sold for $20-40 each, $50ish for 3 (Toz) single shots, $30 for a Parker Hale 303 - the mag was worth twice that. My wife asked when I left if I was taking the trailer, I wish...but just rubbish if you don't really have a use for them. I put my hand up when x2 .410 bore Singles came up and the ask dropped to $80. Had not viewed them but what the heck..the Belgium one with borer in the stock is a lovely light gun in excellent shooting condition even if patinaed grey etc. The bore is good and action tight. The American one is twice the weight and heft and will scrub up like new. Took them to the range today and just had some fun. Look out possums, rabbits and maggies. I suspect my grandson's will grab them and I'll need to start reloading 410.

I was keen to bid on one of the 410 side x sides. Nice wee pieces but went for way more than I thought they were worth, funny how all the shit I want to buy every other buggar wants as well lol. IMO all the cheap shit went for what it was worth. Overall I thought it was quite strong prices. I was surprised to see the win 42 410 set pass in. No bids at 7k. I was keen but obviously the reserve was way up there. I picked up a few but got outbid on the stuff I was after.

Managed to get a full wooded SMLE for what I thought was a reasonable price.
Picked up a nice little single shot remington for $20 to take the grandkids to the range.
Ted is hoping Kevin might start it back up in a year or so.

Originally Posted by Jhon

Yes indeed.

That's the same email they've been sending out for years
I wouldn't read anything into it other than they didn't change it

The Purdey went for $20k and change , cheap for a Purdey I guess but an expensive firearm in this land

I think there has been mis-priced items in the catalogues for years. The estimates are often under and it seems
Every auction there is one absolute corker like the ruger mentioned above. There always been a few spelling errors or mixed up calibres.
But you’re right, with the loss of Ted’s and Wellington AA auctions closing, most will follow suit in the next few years, the days are numbered. I hope we’re wrong though.

Originally Posted by -BW-

I think there has been mis-priced items in the catalogues for years. The estimates are often under and it seems
Every auction there is one absolute corker like the ruger mentioned above. There always been a few spelling errors or mixed up calibres.
But you’re right, with the loss of Ted’s and Wellington AA auctions closing, most will follow suit in the next few years, the days are numbered. I hope we’re wrong though.

Yes I hope we are wrong. Always sad to see sniders and Marty Henry’s selling for such poor prices.

Originally Posted by -BW-

I think there has been mis-priced items in the catalogues for years. The estimates are often under and it seems
Every auction there is one absolute corker like the ruger mentioned above. There always been a few spelling errors or mixed up calibres.
But you’re right, with the loss of Ted’s and Wellington AA auctions closing, most will follow suit in the next few years, the days are numbered. I hope we’re wrong though.

Canterbury Antique Arms ran a very good auction about a month ago.

It was well run and low key
The arm officers were only interested in B and C cat items.

So it can be done
I think the main limiting factor are a lack of people who get involved in clubs now.
Plenty want to show up and buy.
Or show up and complain about the world.

I sent the committee an email complimenting them on a well run event and encouraging them to continue.
One reply was that it was the first possative email in 3 years
I think thats a big part of our problems

You’re right there. Us firearm owners can be a cantankerous lot occasionally and are apt to complain if something isn’t right, but many of us take little time to recognise the efforts of others. I think I will follow your lead in future and make the effort to send a thank you to event organisers.

Originally Posted by -BW-

You’re right there. Us firearm owners can be a cantankerous lot occasionally and are apt to complain if something isn’t right, but many of us take little time to recognise the efforts of others. I think I will follow your lead in future and make the effort to send a thank you to event organisers.

I'm trying to take the policy " if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything"
Sometimes its hard !
But there are lots of clubs only just hanging in there and they rely on fewer and fewer active members.
I've done my stint as a volunteer for 26 years as a fire fighter.
I'm not intending being a front line Antique Arms volunteer, but will help where I can to make it easier for the ones who have the time and energy to do so

But I will call out the guys who complain about everything and have never done a thing themselves and never will