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[Craig Larter]

Josh: just my nitpicking but I didn't like the two auctioneers trading lots back and forth. Each auctioneer has a different cadence and going back and forth was disruptive to the pace. Also the sound quality on invaluable was poor. Otherwise job well done.

[ArtS]

I thought the prices were impressive. I bid on several and won only one that I intended to buy. I purchased the 1943 Beretta S3 that looked to be in good shape. I already have a 1932 S2 and I wanted it's stablemate. Those early S guns are a work of art and are lighter and livelier than the later guns. Combined with the dual triggers, they are some of the most focused hunting guns I have ever owned.

I will say that, as in past auctions, I lost a couple of low end guns I wanted due to the response of the platform and the speed of closing the auction. In several instances, I have lost the item because I prebid the opening price, waited for it to be acknowledged, a floor bid was taken before I showed up as bidder, I bid the next offer, hit submit and the auction closed before my submission was confirmed. My bid shows in the bidder list but no chance to rebid. This only happens for quick sales on guns with low interest, but it happens frequently.

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Arthur Shaffer

I thought the prices were impressive. I bid on several and won only one that I intended to buy. I purchased the 1943 Beretta S3 that looked to be in good shape. I already have a 1932 S2 and I wanted it's stablemate. Those early S guns are a work of art and are lighter and livelier than the later guns. Combined with the dual triggers, they are some of the most focused hunting guns I have ever owned.

I will say that, as in past auctions, I lost a couple of low end guns I wanted due to the response of the platform and the speed of closing the auction. In several instances, I have lost the item because I prebid the opening price, waited for it to be acknowledged, a floor bid was taken before I showed up as bidder, I bid the next offer, hit submit and the auction closed before my submission was confirmed. My bid shows in the bidder list but no chance to rebid. This only happens for quick sales on guns with low interest, but it happens frequently.

I followed the auction with the G&D app on my phone that provided live video and audio and had the catalog on the desk next to me. When using the app bidding is as easy as swiping once left to right and the recognition from the auction was almost immediate. I bid on several items during the auction never had an issue with my bid being acknowledged. My suggestion for those that had issues would be to use the G&D app instead of a third party app and be sure that your internet speed is sufficient.

[mobirdhunter]

The app works well and quickly for me, too.

[Bill Murphy]

My experience was similar or identical to Art's. I hit the submit button, hit the confirm button, saw no other bids. The auction progressed to the next item. I assumed that I had won the item. Later I found that a higher bid had won the item. I have no idea what I could have done. Great auction, Josh.

[edgarspencer]

This is not uncommon, especially with multiple proxy services. I might be wrong, but I think it comes down to the auction personnel communicating with each other.

[Reggie B]

If an auction has a gun that you want to buy there are 3 ways for success. Number 1, attend the auction in person and buy the gun/guns. 2. phone bids. 3. Place an absentee bid for the highest amount you are willing to pay. All three of these options will eliminate the issues of not being able to place the bids you are wanting to place. Having said that, the G&D platform has always worked for me.

[Reggie B]

That Sousa Ithaca SBT sold well. I don't know anything other than an extremely rare gun but the price seemed pretty strong. Please someone correct me if I am wrong??

[Bill Murphy]

You are not wrong. The last two Sousa Knicks that I am aware of sold for $22,425 and $31,050, don't know if either included the BP. The $31,050 gun was put on the market later for a lower price and I don't know whether it sold. $30,000 including buyer's premium is a very strong price for a Sousa Flues gun. It is an exceptional gun though.

[Dean Weber]

Art,
As a seller in the G&D auctions, I am especially interested in your comments regarding a lower bid gaveling when you had a higher pre-bid. I urge you to call G&D to advise them so they can investigate. If you do, it would be great to hear their findings.
Best!