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2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-12-2013 This is the fourth auction in the series that we’ve been presenting thru out the year. It is for a caboose as pictured below. It is one of the “Tracks Ahead” series offered by PBS. This car was generously donated by Mike Goad (Tyson Rayles) in anticipation that it will help in the fund raising effort that is need to support Big Blue. There is just one thing has been changed from the original, the BB&G logo has been added to make it even more of a collector’s car than it already was. A TA caboose is still available in limited quantities from PBS, but not like this one; this is truly a “one-off” car. This car, we hope, will become treasured and be a show of pride for your membership and support of the Big Blue Train Forums. The winning bidder of this car will receive, along with the car, a certificate of authenticity to document that it came from Big Blue. . Now, let’s get started. We are offering this car to the highest bidder. Here are the bidding rules:
Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - Tyson Rayles - 10-12-2013 I'll start with a bid of $7.50 Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-13-2013 Thank you Mike once again for your most generous bid, especially since you donated this car in the first place. Let's see some more hands in the air folks, this car is a keeper, even if you're not int N scale. Remember, every penny of the proceeds goes to help support these forums. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-16-2013 Just a reminder folks, we do have an auction here. Mike has not only generously donated this car to Big Blue, but he so far is the only bidder. Let's get some bidding action here otherwise I may have to call on duffus to conduct things. :o Remember, duffus is from New Jersey and has a unique way of going after potential bidders. I won't say what those techniques are, but.......... Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - nachoman - 10-16-2013 I'll bid 15. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-16-2013 nachoman Wrote:I'll bid 15. Thank you Kevin, a most generous bid to get things going again. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - Sumpter250 - 10-17-2013 ezdays Wrote:Let's get some bidding action here otherwise I may have to call on duffus to conduct things. :o Remember, duffus is from New Jersey and has a unique way of going after potential bidders. I won't say what those techniques are, but.......... Whoa ! :o For a minute there I thought you were referring to the one known as "the Concrete Cobbler", for the very creative and fashionable cement boots that he makes, for those "exploring" the deeper parts of the swamp. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-23-2013 Hey, we have a bid of $15 for this fabulous car. No action in a while, so I really hope I don't have to call in Duffus, aka: "the bone crusher". 8-) From what they say, his techniques are subtle and leave no marks or evidence behind. :o He just takes all the fun out of an auction so if you're planning on bidding on the one-of-a-kind car, now's the time.... Mikey, I and the rest of the staff here are amazed at the support we do get for our members, whether it be moral or financial support, we appreciate it all. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-29-2013 All kidding aside, we are down to the last three days of this auction, an I need not remind you that the proceeds all go to support Big Blue. Your generosity is appreciated, especially since some of the bidders have bid on, and/or, won a car that is not in their scale. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - Sumpter250 - 10-29-2013 ezdays Wrote:Mikey, I and the rest of the staff here are amazed at the support we do get for our members, whether it be moral or financial support, we appreciate it all. All good things.............must eventually "pay the rent", and "moral" just isn't the "coin of the realm". Please, just for a bit, think of what life will be like, if there's no "blue"............. just the storm clouds of "unnamed.com", and the darkness of "gone". That really is a unique caboose..... do I hear the next bid ? Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ngauger - 10-30-2013 Sumpter250 Wrote:Please, just for a bit, think of what life will be like, if there's no "blue"............. just the storm clouds of "unnamed.com", and the darkness of "gone". That would just mean that we would have a few hours of free time on our hands... Wait a minute, that's not necessarily a "good" thing... Yes, we DO appreciate everything and everyone here on Big Blue!!!! Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - duffus - 10-31-2013 OK folks, this is Duffus (aka: The Bone Crusher) talking. Tomorrow is the last day of this auction and dey asked me to return and take over dis here one. The last auction I did for Big Blue brought big smiles ta management. I usually get big money for making a hit.... oops :oops: , I mean doing a job... , uh, but as a favor to repay a favor that was done as a favor to repay a favor as a favor (that's big syndicate talk) , I'm working for peanuts. (Well, actually, they let me use dat jar of crunchy peanut butter dat's been in the break room for over a year now... ) We need some big action here. I know ye're waiting for the last minute to get your bids in, now's da time. I'm retired now and don't use those old ways ever since dey put me in da witness protection program, but I can come out of retirement anytime, so I'm asking you nice, pretty please, if you are going to bid, get with the program and bid before I have to...uh..., well, we won't talk about that...... Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 10-31-2013 OMG, I didn't really expect The Bone Crusher to actually come out of retirement to help us. He did, and although we miss his usual auction banter, his presence is enough to get most people motivated. Although the Feds think he is no longer a threat, at 6'9" and 350#, I'd still listen to what he has to say. Yeah, we're down to the last two days, so I'm hoping if anyone still wants to bid on this unique car, they don't wait much longer. Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - ezdays - 11-01-2013 OOPS, now this is downright embarrassing, :oops: but somehow I thought the auction ended today, but after reading the rules, ones that I posted :oops: , I find we still have a few more days left before closing the auction. Yup, you still have until this Sunday to get your bids in. Nothing against Nachoman's generous bid of $15.00, but we would like to see more if possible. Even Duffus was disappointed that he had no influence in the bidding, so he went off to break a few bones somewhere else. We can't say where since he is still in the Witness Protection Program... If you want to bid and you can bid, than please do so before Sunday..... We thank you all though, regardless. You've been very good to us, and for that we're pleased... Re: 2013 auction #4: N scale BPS “Tracks Ahead” caboose - Southern Tuxedo - 11-02-2013 Don’t feel bad Don, I thought that yesterday was the last day too and I just read the guidelines a couple of days ago. I was going to pass on this because the caboose is in the ab“N”ormal gauge, but since it is on for a few more days I’m going to take this as a sign to get off my butt and help my friends out (I hope I can call this community that?). Simple out bidding someone else who would really like the caboose doesn’t seem right, so what I am going to do to make things more interesting, is to match the winning bid with a donation up to $25.00. So right now, with Nachoman's bid of $15.00 and my matched donation of $15 Big Blue will get a combined $30.00. Now, will someone out bid Nachoman and force me to dig a little deeper to match a higher bid? Let's all remember that this money is needed to support this wonderful resource that we are able to participate in. The Big Blue community is full of the best modelers that this hobby has to offer and I, for one, will be forever grateful to you. Mark |