"1895" Berliners

[epigramophone]

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auct ... 92a5d5afcc

As originally published, the auctioneer's listing pictured a small pile of Berliners, but did not even state how many there were.
Only after I had asked the question did this information appear, but later they added that the records were 7 inch size.
I got as far as asking about postage and packing, for which their recommended firm wanted about £45.
Having decided not to bid, I looked this morning when the high bid was £240. They have now sold, but the website says "auctioneer has chosen not to publish the price of this lot". What have they got to hide?

[pallophotophone]

They should know better than to put stickers on grooved surfaces. Put them on the back where there will be no trouble removing them. Beyond that I think they want anyone to know what they sold for to pay for that privilege. Right or wrong...

[Garret]

I contacted the auction gallery for the details. These sold for 260 GBP.

[Menophanes]

The photograph appears to show fourteen records. I think the buyer should be very happy. How often does one have the chance to buy any Berliner for less than GBP20.00 nowadays?

Oliver Mundy.

[jboger]

The price realized for these records doesn't surprise me. I do not often review items on eBay but now just did. I saw a Victor Jr complete with original horn and sound box (hard to get) for sale. It looked to be in original condition, i.e. not fussed with. The asking price was $750 or best offer. Then there was a Victor II that had what looked to be a decent horn (some rust) but also in decent condition. The Buy-it-Now price was $499. These prices strike me as low--especially for eBay--compared to what they sold for even a few years ago. I don't think these prices are unusual, including the Berliners, and may represent the market better than so much of the overpriced items for sale on eBay.

John