Morning all

I hate to point out a few obvious things but:

1. I rather suspect we will all be bidding against each other creating a slightly artificial price anyway irrespective of the Haslinger connection - how often does an ebay sale generate as many interested parties?

2. Are we going to see an awful lot of supposed Haslinger watches after the auction? Probably a very good idea to hang onto your Bonhams receipts if you do buy one. Mind you the scammers will no doubt conjure up some of their own anyway? Perhaps Arno will provide a letter of confirmation of sale for them all?

3. Whats the best bidding policy - buy what seems best value or buy what you like?

Rich - are your add on prices correct? I think its 20% buyers premium (not 15% unless they go over £250,000!). Is VAT chargeable on the sale value or only on the buyers commission? I cant fathom it out from Bonhams but suspect its only on the premium?

See you all at the sale - I'm registered & busy selling my house, cars & wife in anticipation. Just hope I remain sane & sober as the last charity auction I was at cost me £1000 for a tatty signed Liverpool shirt & I dont even support them.

John L

: Yep at the low end that'd the bargain of the year! I'll take
: several!

: Think the extras (although its not obvious due to the extensive
: small print) is + vat(17.5%) + 15/20% buyers premium.

: R