Quinvy Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Yep, there you go again - Mr axe to grind Shameful There you go again Mr Sycophant. And I'll say it again, I have no axe to grind I just have an opinion.
pikeys dog Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Can we please get back on topic and stop the childish tit for tat bickering. Thanks! 1
Frankie Crocker Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) I reckon John's auctions are the best on the planet. They are totally transparent and fail safe by offering an extended bidding phase that averts last minute problems. The supporting blurb might be a tad overhyped but is a joy to read and discuss - I've already said on SS, the sales' summaries should be put into a book. John has an unrivalled knowledge of the soul market as he is the first dealer to receive calls for in-demanders, sleepers, unknowns and rarities. Some of the prices his auction items fetch might appear ridiculously high to us voyeurs, but someone is evidently pleased to part with the funds so let them spend. There are also bargains to be had from John's offerings so it's always worth a long shot bidding on an unfashionable record. Gone are the days of sealed bids when you end up paying more than you should. eBay has its virtues but deductions make sellers and buyers feel fleeced. John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question. My only complaint is that he doesn't offer a free pie for every £100 spent... Edited March 16, 2014 by FRANKIE CROCKER 1
Pete S Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Yep, there you go again - Mr axe to grind Shameful Blimey, talk about exaggerating. He's absolutely spot on in everything he says. There should not be any sacred cows.
Pete S Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) I reckon John's auctions are the best on the planet. They are totally transparent and fail safe by offering an extended bidding phase that averts last minute problems. The supporting blurb might be a tad overhyped but is a joy to read and discuss - I've already said on SS, the sales' summaries should be put into a book. John has an unrivalled knowledge of the soul market as he is the first dealer to receive calls for in-demanders, sleepers, unknowns and rarities. Some of the prices his auction items fetch might appear ridiculously high to us voyeurs, but someone is evidently pleased to part with the funds so let them spend. There are also bargains to be had from John's offerings so it's always worth a long shot bidding on an unfashionable record. Gone are the days of sealed bids when you end up paying more than you should. eBay has its virtues but deductions make sellers and buyers feel fleeced. John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question. My only complaint is that he doesn't offer a free pie for every £100 spent... Yep, pity on the rest of us poor clueless wretches. We can only aspire to these great heights. * I make this comment because I am not happy with the insinuation that anyone else running an auction is untrustworthy. Edited March 16, 2014 by Pete S 1
Guest Bearsy Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 I've had a few bargains of JM auctions and if I had the cash would of bet on the Jackie Day which IMHO is a bargain considering what it normally sells for. If I was to sell anything rare or half decent or worth a few quid I would defo go to JM if I couldn't sell it meself as he obviously gets top prices most of the time and probably has the biggest mailing list in Rare Soul.
Raresoul45s Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Have you lot seen this, should reignite the debate a bit. lol https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/auction/8829/happy Darren
Guest Bearsy Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Have you lot seen this, should reignite the debate a bit. lol https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/auction/8829/happy Darren Someone said the other week that JM will probably have a copy of that up for auction but that price just proves that there really is demented twats with no brains and far too much money out there somewhere retards frigging retards
KevH Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 I know, it's difficult. On the last day of the Del Larks, I had no phone calls at all, and then about 6 starting at ten minutes before the end. I was getting email bids, but I couldn't get to them because I was on the phone, I replied to an emailer at 7:57 to please ring his bid in, lo and behold I end it at 8pm and an email arrives at 8:01 with a bid higher than the one I closed it at. This is why I hate auctions. Except I have a Salvadors coming up soon, so same thing again.. Pete,if you have a Salvadors coming up,could i suggest you lock the thread after your initial opening post.? Would save you a lot of grief.Only post when you have a Bid Update.?
Pete S Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Have you lot seen this, should reignite the debate a bit. lol https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/auction/8829/happy Darren Oh my God
davidwapples Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 a velvet hammer on ebay at the moment , ending tonight at half seven for £50 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velvet-Hammer-Happy-/310892998501?pt=UK_Records&hash=item4862aaaf65
Pete Eccles Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 a velvet hammer on ebay at the moment , ending tonight at half seven for £50 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velvet-Hammer-Happy-/310892998501?pt=UK_Records&hash=item4862aaaf65 With no bids as yet,
boba Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 velvet hammer has been going up, has gone over $200 a few times on ebay recently. 300 pounds is pretty high though.
Frankie Crocker Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Yep, pity on the rest of us poor clueless wretches. We can only aspire to these great heights. * I make this comment because I am not happy with the insinuation that anyone else running an auction is untrustworthy. Hi Pete. The comment simply implied there were other auctions open to criticism. There was no allegation that every auctioneer was untrustworthy. Even apparently trustworthy auctions can be called into question or open to debate as this thread and another one earlier in the week testifies. 1
Modernsoulsucks Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question. I bid once on JM's auction. I won it with just the one bid of £400 for Sam Ward some years ago. I got an email notification I'd won. So first available opportunity I phoned to sort out payment. I was told record was lost or misplaced. Took a few, often irate, phone calls to sort out and after a week it turned up and I was able to pay. Though it ended well for me I was not impressed and didn't bother again. ROD 1
Dr Good Soul Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) There you go again Mr Sycophant. And I'll say it again, I have no axe to grind I just have an opinion. I don't think your allowed to have an opinion, on here Phil. unless you agree with everything of course. Steve. Edited March 16, 2014 by Dr Good Soul
Mike Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 I don't think your allowed to have an opinion, on here Phil. unless you agree with everything of course. Steve. i' would say a very small amount of members think that way Steve am sure the majority of members all get what the place is all about cheers mike
Steve L Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Have you lot seen this, should reignite the debate a bit. lol https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/auction/8829/happy Darren Whoever trickiedickie is he should be guided towards some form of help for his own good Absolutely unbelievable 1
Frankie Crocker Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 John sets the standard in a business in which other auctions such as those of Tim and Pat, are called into question. I bid once on JM's auction. I won it with just the one bid of £400 for Sam Ward some years ago. I got an email notification I'd won. So first available opportunity I phoned to sort out payment. I was told record was lost or misplaced. Took a few, often irate, phone calls to sort out and after a week it turned up and I was able to pay. Though it ended well for me I was not impressed and didn't bother again. ROD Hi Rod. Incidents like this should not occur within a well run business. I can understand why you would refrain from bidding in subsequent auctions. If it helps you to reach closure on this matter, I'd be pleased to take Sam Ward off you for £400...
Peter99 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 7:54 PM, said: I bid once on JM's auction. I won it with just the one bid of £400 for Sam Ward some years ago. ROD Evening Rod You occasionally and quite rightly moderate some of my posts - mainly in freebasing, usually with a voice of reason. On this occasion I hope you don't mind me pointing out the "I once bid" bit of your post. I suspect in any business that there will always be a mistake or a problem - one swallow does not a summer make though does it? I don't know Johnny Manship that well - however, I've always received a first class service when buying from him and I've always found him pleasant on the odd occasion that I've spoken to him. Cheers Peter
Guest JIM BARRY Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Had a lot of records off John when collecting including high ticket ones, whether by auction or set sale I was always satisfied , and recouped all my money and some when I sold them on...
Modernsoulsucks Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Peter, I was just replying to setting the standard comment. For me the standard was poor hence no second bid. That's as a buyer. As someone who ran a record business involving going to US for stock, selling 45s at clubs,record fairs, at the stall and by mail order seems rather disorganised if the claim is that JM is superior in any way to other dealers. You may care to look at my fb on here. ROD
Peter99 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 9:45 PM, said:modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 9:45 PM, said: Peter, I was just replying to setting the standard comment. For me the standard was poor hence no second bid. That's as a buyer. As someone who ran a record business involving going to US for stock, selling 45s at clubs, at the stall and by mail order seems rather disorganised if the claim is that JM is superior in any way to other dealers. You may care to look at my fb on here. ROD Not sure that I've ever questioned your feedback as a buyer have I? Is that a bit of swerve ball there mate? Anyway, I've said my bit - I certainly don't wish to fall out with you or anyone else. Incidentally, I'm pretty sure that I've bought bits from you in the past - way before SS or FB existed. Had no problem then and I sure ain't got one now. All the best Rod. Peter Edited March 16, 2014 by Peter99
Modernsoulsucks Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 I'm not falling out. It is annoying, like Pete S mentioned earlier, that somehow the service offered by other good dealers is not seen as equal to JM standard. The fb is for selling. ROD
Peter99 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 modernsoulsucks, on 16 Mar 2014 - 9:59 PM, said: I'm not falling out. It is annoying, like Pete S mentioned earlier, that somehow the service offered by other good dealers is not seen as equal to JM standard. The fb is for selling. ROD Yep meant to say seller - my mistake. Anyway, I'm off to watch Justified and to finish my Rioja.
Winsford Soul Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 With no bids as yet, Pete. Ended up going for £62 which I don't think is a bad price. Steve
Pete Eccles Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Pete. Ended up going for £62 which I don't think is a bad price. Steve About right or even a tad high I would've thought Steve, but yea going off recent sales who knows? My 'no bids' comment was in relation to the recent 3 figure valuations, I'll put mine back then 2
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