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29.08.09 at 19:35:34
 
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Dear friends;

I'm sure some of you have figured out that I will be parting with some of my collection soon. It is true, I will be selling or trading 99% of the consumer boards and boxes in my possession.

There are one or two prototypes being parted with, but only a handful so don't get your hopes up.

The reasons are twofold-

1) I'm not doing anything with them and they are taking up much space. Rather than just have them sitting unseen in an attic I prefer to let them go. This will give me more incentive to work on other pieces.

2) I'm running into health issues. Having parts of your body start to fail at an alarming rate will focus the mind in a most wonderful manner. Nothing life threatening but option limiting for sure.

I'd prefer to husband my resources for time with my daughter than get distracted by lesser issues.

The advice I seek is how to do this? I did contact a few people quietly but in my opinion that has not worked out to well and I'm considering either a simple lot sale, Ebay auctions (small lots) or a auction sale here on the board.

That way is as fair as possible with the least amount of friction.

Thank you for your time, most of the items can be found here-

http://www.3dfx.ch/gallery/v/3dfx_collectors/collectors_gdonovan/2009+sale_001/?...

Gary Donovan

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1) If you need any details of the picture shown above explained, please just ask.

2) The cards on the Quicksilver II are all new, most in sealed boxes. Several cards on the right side are new too, but I forget what.

3) The Spectra 2500 is complete, it is only to be sold with the Pure3d2 boards as a complete 3 card set. Yes the Witchdoctor setup is 100% functional.

4) The white box on the lower right contains 5 brand new sealed Voodoo II's in original 3dfx shipping container.

5) Closeups of all items are shown in the gallery link.
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Reply #1 - 29.08.09 at 19:58:19
 
if you want to make maximum profit sell it in single listings here or over ebay

if you are nice you ask the other collectors and make small bundles
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Reply #2 - 29.08.09 at 20:06:30
 
Gary,  

As you can imagine the only advice I would really give is just to take care of yourself and your family, that in the end is the most important part.  The rest will simply follow in turn.

As to how you should sell off these items is truely about the audience.  With eBay you might get some higher prices and more views, but it could go to someone who truely does not care as much as people on this board might. (by that I mean the enthusiasts)  Your best choice would probably be the boards, as there are no fee's involved, and the items would go for what they are worth.  There is also the bigger picture, that I will not try and explain as it is different in everyones eyes.  That of course is just my opinion, the final decision is up to you.  Take care Gary. (in every way possible)

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Reply #3 - 29.08.09 at 20:09:43
 
Here or eBay, but I wouldn't sell them all at once. If possible i'd go for one generation per month or per two weeks at most. That would give people a chance to bid on more than if you would sell everything in one go. Makes bidders happy and you too because you'll probably get more money that way Tongue

Oh, and best of wishes with your health. (That's how you say it in English right? Haven't used that phrase in a long time).
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Reply #4 - 29.08.09 at 20:17:21
 
NitroX infinity wrote on 29.08.09 at 20:09:43:
Oh, and best of wishes with your health. (That's how you say it in English right? Haven't used that phrase in a long time).


Thanks!

Frankly all that is available for me is a holding action, no cures. A few months ago I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis) in my knees, back and hands.

I'm on an anti-inflammitory drug that helps out my knees and hands fairly well but the back... well that is another story. I rode a roller coaster with my daughter over a month ago and I'm STILL paying for it. All I can do is take pain relief, nothing else can be done aside from physical therapy.

It could be worse, life has been pretty damn interesting and I have been blessed with a wonderfull daughter and girlfriend (finally) there are far worse fates.
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Reply #5 - 29.08.09 at 20:27:09
 
Take good care of yourself, Gary!

Selling the items in one generation per period seems to be a good one (just like Nitrox said). Other people have done so and it gives people time to think about the items they want to buy and they can think in advance because they know which generations are still to come Smiley.
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Reply #6 - 29.08.09 at 20:44:54
 
@ Gary

It's good to hear you are staying positive in light of your situation.  Sounds like you've got some wonderful family to keep your spirits up.  I wish you all the best.
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Reply #7 - 29.08.09 at 21:35:26
 
Hey I hope you will get better soon. Atleast I wish you the very best.

Family first!!

Are you sure you want to sell your stuff?

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Reply #8 - 29.08.09 at 21:38:37
 
Hey Gary,

I wish you all the best mate !
Take care of your Health, it`s only one that you have.

I hope you will get better soon.

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Reply #9 - 29.08.09 at 21:43:36
 
Btw, have a look at how TM30 sold his collection, should be helpfull.
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Reply #10 - 29.08.09 at 21:59:07
 
razrx wrote on 29.08.09 at 20:44:54:
@ Gary

It's good to hear you are staying positive in light of your situation.  Sounds like you've got some wonderful family to keep your spirits up.  I wish you all the best.


The irony of it all- I secured a very good long term job with excellent health benefits & paid off my house in 15 years!

I was ready to relax and start doing expansions & upgrades to my home while restoring my first musclecar that I have owned since 1986.

Just as I get in sight of the "finish line" God has other plans for me, lol.

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Reply #11 - 29.08.09 at 22:01:01
 
Tritop wrote on 29.08.09 at 21:35:26:
Are you sure you want to sell your stuff?



Even if reason #2 was not a factor I would be sure.

What good is the items if they are not used and admired?

The attic is no place for them, I'd rather let them go.
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Reply #12 - 29.08.09 at 23:41:26
 
Hey Gary, so sorry to hear about your problems, I hope things will improve for you soon.

I sent you an email with more details.
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Reply #13 - 29.08.09 at 23:57:40
 
NitroX infinity wrote on 29.08.09 at 21:43:36:
Btw, have a look at how TM30 sold his collection, should be helpfull.


I agree 100%, forum sale would rock, I'm quite sure you'll sell them much faster than on ebay this way and you'll get a fair price too, you can easily put a minimum price for each and there will be a lot of items that will go a lot highert than MP.

What else can I say, a health problems is the worst problem a man can have, money come and go, but when you are not feeling well you can't enjoy anything, life is a pain  Sad

Another great collection will vanish, but some other collections will become bigger  Grin
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Reply #14 - 30.08.09 at 03:24:36
 
Hi Gary

First of all, I wish all the good thoughts and forces for you to get healing process against that health situation.  

In my opinion, Ebay might be better place to sell you items, because as we all know, there are other sites than this.

One common thing of different sites is, that they all look items in Ebay...  Wink

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