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Angry_Radish:
Next Milwaukee superauction is April 7th, fingers crossed!
am_monkee:
If anyone's in the ny/tristate area, thought i'd give a heads up on this. just saw it on cl, so i can't vouch for how good it'll be.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/bfs/295339540.html
gibbous:
Saturday March 24th, in Sumter SC. Call 714-535-7000 (So. Calif. number) for info.
More Cowbell:
Can anyone give a rundown of what to expect at the Super Auctions? Ray's summary of the auctions he has been to was great, but it sounds like Super Auctions run a bit differently. I'm considering going up to Milwaukee next weekend but want to know when to get there, how long we have to look at the machines, are there fees to get in, are there fees on top of the auction price, does the guy talk really fast? I would just like to hear a day in the life of someone who attended one. Anyone?
ChadTower:
Usually there isn't a fee to get in but there may be a fee to register as a bidder and get your little sign. There is an auction house commission on top of the price and there is also possibly sales tax. Expect to pay at least 10% and maybe as much as 20% above what you bid.
You should have more than enough time to inspect the machines, usually a couple of hours. The rules vary by auction as to how thoroughly they'll let you do it. I'd say just try something and wait for them to make you stop.
Bring your own 50' grounded extension cord. Unplug games to check for monitor burn. Look inside if you can to make sure the thing isn't jury rigged to work for an hour. Be quadruply careful with pins.
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