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Saturday, March 9, 2013 2:42:34 AM
LIQUIDATION OF HEDGES AMUSEMENTS. SALE DATE MARCH 23 AT 12:00 PM. LOCATION NEWRY, PA 16665 NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS. CALL 610-909-9246
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geewizz66
Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:46:31 PM
Is this an auction of the Show or what? First Annual?? I went to an Auction in PA several years ago and it was for the Pennsylvania Showmen's Association and it was held at Majestic Midway's WQ. I won the bid on three different rides and then was told to "go see Jake" and he told me that it wasn't enough money! A TOTAL WASTE of time and money! An auction or BS, which is it??
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Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:18:05 AM
Originally Posted by: geewizz66 

Is this an auction of the Show or what? First Annual?? I went to an Auction in PA several years ago and it was for the Pennsylvania Showmen's Association and it was held at Majestic Midway's WQ. I won the bid on three different rides and then was told to "go see Jake" and he told me that it wasn't enough money! A TOTAL WASTE of time and money! An auction or BS, which is it??



Did the terms state that the owner had the right to refuse the top offer?

If not I'd hire a lawyer. They should have set a minimum.
geewizz66
Sunday, March 17, 2013 1:14:52 AM
Originally Posted by: Scott 

Did the terms state that the owner had the right to refuse the top offer?

If not I'd hire a lawyer. They should have set a minimum.



They all acted like it was a big joke, I was invited by Tommy C from Charter Finance and he was pretty upset about it too. My sister lives in PA and her son bought a couple of older arcade video games. I bid on a Popper, a Hampton and Majestic's Carousel - had the high bid and then got the "go talk to Jake" bs. They got a bunch of people up there for the rides and then auctioned off all of this crap/junk and that money supposedly went to the PA Showmen's Club. I never get mad but I never forget either and one day I will get mine.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013 2:32:59 PM
geewizz66
Saturday, March 23, 2013 11:34:34 PM
Originally Posted by: jimb 

Was anybody able to attend?



Yes, did anyone and do you have the dollar amount and equipment that was sold?? Just curious to see what some of that equipment sold for.


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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7:32:22 AM
This might be off by a bit, but this is about how things went;
Wheel 800 Octopus 3,100 Tractor 2,600 Kids Town 3,500 Childress Coaster 4,000 Popper 1,500 Pony Cart Fire Truck Combo 2,500 Bunkhouse 1,900

The Generator and Straight job were not present.

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Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:29:03 AM
KC, First, Thank You for the information provided. Couple of questions if I may:

Were you able to attend?

Crowds/Bidders?

Condition of Equipment?

What did the misc. consist of?

Pics?

Thanks again.
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Thursday, April 4, 2013 7:51:23 AM
I did attend. There were about 10 registered bidders. The equipment was all in need of work, but it was all repairable. The wheel was very unique. The misc. was some cotton candy machines, some slot machines, fence feet, and a knock down ticket box. I thought as I was leaving for the sale to grab my digital camera and sure wish I would have.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:05:22 AM
KC, First for posting the information. Question, Is that the Wheel that was at the Auction and is now list on UR for $12,000? Thanks Again.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 4:55:49 PM
No Reserve cash is just that highest bidder with $100 dollar bills takes it home go see Jake means Jake gets to pay for the lawyer and my time ultimately !!
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:36:26 PM
The Wheel on usedrides.com is the one that sold for $800.

The PA Showmen auction at Jake's was not advertised as an absolute auction, may have been interpreted or perhaps, misinterpreted as an absolute auction, but I can see where it would be awful upsetting to come any distance to pay "asking price" at an auction. It was originally a fundraiser to liquidate and redistribute each others junk or collections (or whatever you want to call it). After a couple of those sales went on, he then decided to add all of those big items to try and draw a crowd from a broader spectrum. No other such auction has since occurred. For what it is worth, hopefully I made some sense.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:49:48 PM
Originally Posted by: paulmbe 

No Reserve cash is just that highest bidder with $100 dollar bills takes it home go see Jake means Jake gets to pay for the lawyer and my time ultimately !!



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