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2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 09-29-2019 A few months ago we held several auctions as a way to celebrate our 10th anniversary and to help support the Big Blue Train Forums. We also said we have a few more things coming. We do, we have yet another Doctorwayne decorated HO car. We decide that we'd wait until now to present this so as those folks that were away on vacation would have an opportunity to bid. Remember, we have kept our promise of no ads and no sponsors and so, this is one way to help get the much-needed funds to keep us going, but a way to give something back in return. We're opening an auction of a hand-painted and detailed Big Blue Trains HO scale decorated boxcar. The car has been stripped, repainted in Big Blue colors, decorated in our Anniversary scheme and clear-coated. Along with the new Big Blue logo, it has the “10th Anniversary Special” lettering. Also, note that this car has a unique number that will not appear on any other Big Blue or BB&G rolling stock. We will leave any weathering to its new owner if they think it’s appropriate, or, Doctorwayne has offered to do the weathering if asked. This car, we hope, will become treasured and be a show of pride for your membership and support of the Big Blue Train Forums. Now, let’s get started. We are offering this HO scale car BBT201910 to the highest bidder. Here are the bidding rules:
We also thank Doctorwayne for coming though for us once again. His work is second to none and there will be one lucky bidder that can add this cherished car to their collection. Good luck to you all. Don (ezdays) and Mikey (ngauger) RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - cn nutbar - 09-29-2019 I've been anxiously following this mystery thread and the wait has been worth it---another classic from Doctor Wayne.I'd like to start the bidding at $25.00 RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 09-29-2019 Thank you good sir for this opening bid. Yes, the wait was indeed worth it. So, we have $25, whoo'llll give me 30??? Looking for 30, 35, even 50 for this exquisite one-off car. Got 25, looking for 50.... RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - Charlie B - 09-30-2019 $50 Charlie RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 09-30-2019 O so good Charlie, we thank you for that bid. Since this is an auction, and we can't afford a real auctioneer, I'm gunna try my best at it, so, we have $50 bid, do I hear 75, got 50, looking for 75???? Got a real nice heirloom-quality car here from a renown modeler, so lets, hear it folks, not only has it been decorated, but detailed by our own Doctorwayne, so we're at 50, looking for 75...... 65, 75 anyone???? RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 10-07-2019 All right, I'm not a very good auctioneer, never claimed to be one, but I am passionate about keeping Big Blue running even though activity has slowed down over the past few years. We've talked about adding social media to Big Blue, but this format seems to work just fine, but it's expensive to keep. So folks, please help up, we need your support and this is one way to do it and get something back in return. Something very special created by a very special and talented modeler. So let's hear some bidding. We need your support, please, this car has a lot of value, just because of what it is and who made it, so please, let's hear a few more bids to keep this auction going...... RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 10-12-2019 Hello, this auction will be closed in a few day, don't miss this opportunity to get this treasured keepsake. I cannot impress more how important it is that we need your support. How great is it that you not only support Big Blue, but get a car decorated by none other than our own Doctorwayne. Let's hear some more bids, we've got $50, looking for 60, we need 60, 75 would be great, who'll give me that???? RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 10-15-2019 OK folks, this is the last day of this auction, tomorrow morning we will announce the winner, let it be you.... In anticipation of a flood of last minute bids, we've added staff. We have four people monitoring Internet bids, four more for phone bids and a bunch wandering around picking up bids in-house. We expect a big crowd and have added a couple of more chairs to accommodate walk-in bidders. There will be a food cart in the lobby for those that expect to be here a while and hot coffee to keep you alert. In all seriousness, we need your bid, so don't pass up this chance to own this keepsake and to help Big Blue in the process, bid, bid, bid..... RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 10-16-2019 Well folks, that's it, Charlie's $50 bid held up. Congratulations Charlie, we'll be in touch as soon as I talk to Wayne on how to get the car to you. RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - doctorwayne - 10-16-2019 Thanks, Charlie, for your generous bid, and thanks, Don, for handling the auction. I'll be delivering the car in-person, along with that locomotive, Charlie. As for everyone else, here's my take on things. Wayne RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - Charlie B - 11-14-2019 Here's a few photos of the car as it rolls around the Wilderson Division. Charlie RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ezdays - 11-15-2019 Nice to see the car moving around like that.... RE: 2019 auction #4: HO scale anniversary car---- - ngauger - 11-16-2019 Great Pics!! Enjoy it!!!! |