StacksBowersPonterio auction
The auctions are ready to begin in a few days (October 5-9, 2020). They are being held in Kowloon without the benefit of a major coin show to attract coin dealers, investors or collectors into the Hong Kong SAR from afar. Lot viewing by appointment only at the Stacks Bowers offices in the Mira Tower (or earlier in their California offices). I do not know if the social distancing rules will permit bidding from the auction floor for certain of the auction events. Still, bidding is permitted by internet, proxy, telephone, email, mail and fax.
The catalogs show an amazing array of Chinese and foreign coins, currency, etc.
I have already bid on a few of the items (and have already been outbid on several). When I am at home, I have trouble staying awake to watch and bid online during the event due to the significant time difference. Normally, I plan to stay up for the event and find myself nodding off in my chair in front of the computer.
What do you think? Are there items in the auction which catch your eye? Will you bid on them? Will you stay awake to watch the event on your computer?
Does your approach change if you live in the PRC, Hong Kong, USA or Europe?
Mark Bonke