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Ron Pilger · 03-10-2017, 01:59 PM

The sale poster alludes to this being an estate sale or at least that the bulk of the collection had belonged to someone who has passed. What a shame from a couple of angles. Clearly the owner had a real passion and knack for collecting. I don't know if he left this life on earth early or about on par with life and death statistics. In my way of thinking, there comes a time when we should all pare down our collections - just in case! We all know people who continue to hang on to their collection of "ninety-four flathead engines and two hundred transmissions" because someday they may need one.

Then along comes the unexpected and resultant selling which is hard on remaining family and often brings out vultures and opportunists. I would hope that much of this particular collection goes to true collectors not quick-buck artists. I fear for the potential lost history on some of these pieces. I can only imagine some of the stories that could have told about finding some of these gems and the knowledge of the various toys, cars and tractors that may be forever lost.

I urge all people to make an inventory of what they have and approximate values of same - for the just-in-case scenarios which can take place.

What a sale this will be!

03-10-2017, 01:59 PM	#7
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 401	Re: Iowa Auction The sale poster alludes to this being an estate sale or at least that the bulk of the collection had belonged to someone who has passed. What a shame from a couple of angles. Clearly the owner had a real passion and knack for collecting. I don't know if he left this life on earth early or about on par with life and death statistics. In my way of thinking, there comes a time when we should all pare down our collections - just in case! We all know people who continue to hang on to their collection of "ninety-four flathead engines and two hundred transmissions" because someday they may need one. Then along comes the unexpected and resultant selling which is hard on remaining family and often brings out vultures and opportunists. I would hope that much of this particular collection goes to true collectors not quick-buck artists. I fear for the potential lost history on some of these pieces. I can only imagine some of the stories that could have told about finding some of these gems and the knowledge of the various toys, cars and tractors that may be forever lost. I urge all people to make an inventory of what they have and approximate values of same - for the just-in-case scenarios which can take place. What a sale this will be!