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Miscellaneous => The Water Cooler -- General Discussions => Topic started by: DDGator on December 18, 2009, 11:37:51 AM
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[size=16]Holiday Auction[/size]
This is auction for some very unique Rohrbaugh collectable items.
These are three tie tack / hat / lapel pins made up by Ed Kaspshak (edk on the forum) in the shape of R9 pistols. They are solid silver and they are blackened with a mild acid that is applied with a very small artist's brush.
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k169/clksparky/PC180607.jpg)
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k169/clksparky/PC180610.jpg)
These are the first three prototype pins. Eric Rohrbaugh was involved with tweaking and consulting on the design. Each one will come with a “letter of authenticity” on Rohrbaugh Firearms letterhead, signed by Eric Rohrbaugh, explaining the significance of these prototype pins.
One pin is Two-Tone, the other two are all black, like the discontinued Special Forces model.
Soon these items will be offered for regular sale, but the new all-black pins will be detailed like the current Stealth model. The retail price will be around $90 due to the pure silver content and the hand detailing.
These three pins will be separately auctioned, right here on the forum. Many thanks to Eric Rohrbaugh for donating these unique items!
Rules for the Auction:
Post your bids on this thread. Each pin is being separately auctioned. Indicate which pin you are bidding for:
Pin 1: Two Tone model
Pin 2: Black with front sight
Pin 3: Black with no front sight
Bidding will close at 10pm EST (based on forum time) on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. The pins will be shipped from the Rohrbaugh factory upon payment to me – via PayPal or other satisfactory arrangements. I can wait for a check if you are not in a hurry to receive these by Christmas. If timely payment is not made, the item will be placed back up for auction after notice to the high bidder.
Minimum bid is $50 each – the silver content is worth more than that!
All proceeds will benefit this forum. Let the bidding begin!
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Why not put these as three different items on Gunbroker.com? You'd reach a wider audience and the bidding process would be smoother. Just a thought...
Joyous Christmas
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Very nice!
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How do you want to do the Auction? I am interested in Pin 2
Chirf
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Duh..... Just read the instructions..... Wife would say it was a man thing ;D
Chief
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My bid is for #1 ($100)
John
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I will bid $100 on #2
Chief
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Bid..$100.00 for number 3.
Bill
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If you're going to do this on this forum instead of through an auction place, please put the 3 items on 3 different threads. This is getting too complicated and it's just started. Thanks
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Chinook -- I may separate it out -- let me see how this goes...
I wanted to do the auction here b/c Eric and I want a forum member to have these.
So far, bidding is at $100 for each of the three. Thanks, guys! ;)
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$125.00 on number 1
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Why not put these as three different items on Gunbroker.com? You'd reach a wider audience and the bidding process would be smoother. Just a thought...
Joyous Christmas
....and you might get 2500 clams for them as well!
I bid 150 on #1
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Bieng that #1 is two tone I will leave the bidding to holders of two tone R9s.
If it were all silver like my R9s I would place another bid. Maybe when the production models come out there will be that option. ;D
John
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$175.00 on #1
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Bravo John! Where is the Robar tie tac? And, why are they all configured from the "public side" of the gun?
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Bravo John! Where is the Robar tie tac? And, why are they all configured from the "public side" of the gun?
I don't know why I even want a tie tac - hat pin - lapel pin. I seldom wear a hat and only wear a jacket with a lapel and tie if I need to go to a wake or funeral. :o
Now an auction for a one of a kind custom ser. # Rohrbaugh would be of a lot more intrest to me. ;D
John
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I'm with you there, John. I wore a tie every working day for the most part of 31 years and retired at 55. Haven't wore a tie since, except for what you mentioned.
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Ditto kjtrains. I used to enjoy a suit and tie at the work space but the casual trend came by way of California.
I, too, wear a suit and tie at funerals and weddings (only).
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$150 on #2.
Thanks.
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Thanks for the great response, guys!
Here is where we stand so far:
Pin 1: Marine Ordnance $175
Pin 2: Splishsplat $150
Pin 3: Billmack $100
Bidding closes Monday evening at 10pm EST (Forum time).
Thanks!
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Bumping this one to the top for the last 6 hours or so... ;)
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180 on #1
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With 1.5 hours to go:
Pin 1: P7Enigma $180
Pin 2: Splishsplat $150
Pin 3: Billmack $100
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Looks like the above are the winners!
Please contact me at admin@rohrbaughforum.com to arrange payment and shipping details.
Thanks to all who participated -- great fundraiser! And thanks again to Eric for the kind donation.
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E-mail Sent
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Congrats to the winners, it was for a great cause.
John
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Dang it being in the hospital at the wrong time!!!
Good catch guys!!
And Merry Christmas my friends!!
Brenden
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Dang it being in the hospital at the wrong time!!!
Good catch guys!!
And Merry Christmas my friends!!
Brenden
Get out of there, Brenden! And be nice to the nurses. Take it from me -- they know how to hurt a man if they're crossed. ;)
Merry Christmas, my friend.
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Brenden. Wishing you well. Hope you will not be there long.
Merry Christmas!
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For whatever reason (I hope nothing serious), Pin #2 has remained unclaimed. If I don't hear from the winner by tomorrow, I will offer Pin #2 to the next highest bidder, or auction it off again if necessary.
Thanks.
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I also hope nothing is wrong..I understand being off the grid at times,so that may be the case..
I will be keeping an eye on the forum if you do decide to do another auction though!!
Brenden
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I will as well, always on the lookout for another "gun" ;D
Chief