October 15, 2022 Railroad Auction #34 - Catalog
October 15, 2022, Railroad Auction #34 - Prices Realized.
October 14, 2022 #33, no internet - Prices Realized.
September 10, 2022 Model and Toy Trains - Catalog #32
September 10, 2022 Prices Realized.
April 23, 2022 Railroad Auction #31 - Catalog
April 23, 2022, Railroad Auction #31 - Prices Realized.
April 22, 2022 #30, no internet - Prices Realized.
October 30, 2021 Model and Toy Trains - Catalog #29
October 30, 2021 Prices Realized.
October 2, 2021 Prices Realized.
October 1, 2021 #27 no internet - Prices Realized.
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April 17, 2021 Prices Realized.
April 16, 2021 #25 no internet - Prices Realized.
August 1, 2020 Prices Realized.
July 31, 2020 #23 no internet - Prices Realized.
October 5, 2019 Prices Realized.
October 4, 2019 #21 no internet - Prices Realized.
April 20, 2019 Prices Realized.
October 27, 2018 Model Auction #1 Catalog
October 27, 2018 Model Auction #1 Prices Realized
September 29, 2018 Catalog #19
September 29, 2018 Prices Realized
April 14, 2018 Prices Realized
September 30, 2017 Catalog #17
September 30, 2017 Prices Realized
April 29, 2017 Prices Realized
January 14, 2017 Prices Realized
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October 1, 2016 Prices Realized
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January
23, 2016 Catalog #12
January 23, 2016 Prices Realized
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October 10, 2015 Prices Realized
.April 11, 2015 Prices Realized
.October 11, 2014 Prices Realized
.April 12, 2014 Prices Realized
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No hidden Reserves - All items
will be sold with $25.00 minimum bids
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Auction format - Scott Czaja
will catalog this auction
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Absentee bids will be accepted
and fairly executed (phone, email, mail)
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Use LiveAuctioneers to bid
from home before or on auction day
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New Hampshire has NO State
Sales Tax
Absentee
Bidding –
Please read the section below carefully. The
current policies are:
Scott
Czaja
PO Box 473
Bolton, MA 01740-0473sczaja@hotmail.com
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Q1 |
What is a "Reserve"? Why do I care?
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A1 |
Some antique auctions have used a
semi-secret technique called a "reserve." It is a secret value below
which an item will not be sold, and the item is returned to the
consignor if no bidder reaches the secret minimum. This way of doing
business is hard on bidders as well as the auction house. We are trying
to make this auction a buyers' experience. Without reserves all items
will be sold with no secret minimum values. |
Q2 |
Is it too late to consign items? |
A2 |
No, However this is a specialty
sale and to properly catalog and advertise your items for maximum
return you should consign early. |
Q3 |
I have attended some of the
Brookline Railroad Auctions. Will this one have a catalog? When can I
get one? |
A3 |
Yes. There will be a free online
catalog. There will also be a free online “list” of one line per item
available. The online catalog will be available sooner. We will also
have a simple list (one line per item) printed out at the auction hall
so you can doodle along with the sale. There will be a minimal fee for
this. |
Q4 |
Why are there many web sites
(www.TagTown.net www.brooklineauctiongallery.com
LiveAuctioneers.com)? |
A4 |
Scott Czaja is the Sales Manager
and is responsible for: getting consignments, developing the catalog,
answer collector questions. |
Q5 |
Do I have to attend in person or
can I call in or mail a bid? |
A5 |
We will definitely accept
"absentee" bids. All bids are held in strict confidence. You can leave
bids with Scott Czaja or Brookline Auction Gallery. The processing goes
faster if you email your bids to Scott: sczaja@hotmail.com You
will be responsible
for shipping & insurance costs. There may be some large or
"awkward to ship" items. They will be flagged in the catalog. You can
also register with LiveAuctioneers and use either absentee and or live
bidding. |
Q6 |
Will there be live internet
bidding? |
A6 |
Yes, We have
been using LiveAuctioneers since auction #7. You must regisiter through
LiveAuctioneers and then you can use their absentee bidding or you can
bid live on auction day. |
Q7 |
Will there be phone bidding? |
A7 |
Yes, if you agree to open an item
for at least $500.00. This is done to discourage calls where
somebody just wants to find out what is going on. You must schedule
specific lots in advance. On auction day we will call the number you
provide 3 lots before your specific lot(s) are on the floor. If we can
not reach you one bid of $500 will be executed on your behalf. |
Q8 |
I am interested in consigning. What
do I do? |
A8 |
Contact Scott Czaja. I will ask for
a list of what you have. We need to manage the material already
consigned with new consignments so that everyone has a chance to have
their items featured. We have many collecting categories that fill up
fast. |
Q9 |
What commission do you charge for
consignments? |
A9 |
This depends on: (1) how much you
have (2) the quality of what you have (3) time to catalog |
Q10 |
I can’t wait to the auction to sell
my things. Will you buy my collection? |
A10 |
Yes. It helps if you have a list of
what items you have. This way I can schedule a detailed evaluation. |
Q11 |
Can I get on a list so I get
updates on the auction? |
A11 |
Yes, I will bring a "sign up" sheet
to shows. In addition if you send me an eMail with "Brookline auction"
in the subject line I'll put your email address into a distribution
list. When major milestones are met, I'll notify you regarding what we
are up to and how to get access to new pictures and other information.
We also all have non-internet friends. If you know of someone who is
not online, please eMail me their mailing address and I'll send out
notices when the catalog is available or other important milestones
have been met. |
Q12 |
Will you accept absentee bids from
Canada? |
A12 |
Yes. You would be responsible for
paying in $US and you would be responsible for any duty |
Q14 |
Who are you? |
A14 |
I, Scott Czaja, bought a switch key
at a train show in 1972. I collected off and on for years and then got
serious about collecting Railroadiana in the 1980s. I have been the New
England Regional Vice President of the "Railroadiana Collectors
Association Inc." since the mid 1990s. I have been a member of Key Lock
and Lantern since the 1990s. I have been a member of various railroad
historical societies for years. I have attended major Railroadiana
shows since the 1990s. I have been a fulltime Railroadiana dealer since
2001. I did
mail-order sales for years before there was an eBay. I have done
detailed collection appraisals valued at $210,000 and $375,000. I use
my name as my eBay ID: S*Czaja. I want collectors
to find me and I have nothing to hide. It is my goal to make this an
auction by a collector for
collectors. |
Feel free to contact
Scott Czaja at: sczajaAThotmailDOTcom