Let me first say thanks to Myke for offering up an exceptional set of finned aluminum valve covers that I won last week. They were much nicer than I was expecting, the discription stated some minor corrosion but I needed a set of early smallblock with the staggerd bolt pattern and figured hell I'm gonna take a chance and support the HAMB as well. They are near perfect and will clean up beautiful or polish out perfect if I were to go that route. I coudn't be happier with my purchase and the feeling I get supporting the HAMB, I almost feel guilty, but I'll get over it This leads me to my question. Have those of you that have purchased items from the auctions been happy with the items. I have seen a few people get caught up and pay very generous amounts for art work and other items obviously more intent on the support of the HAMB that worring about snaging a deal. I know Ryan appreciates the auctions very much and it really helps him make this place better for all of us. Just figured I would see how some other people felt.
always have been... I've paid way to much for shirts, hats, posters, and stuff... always been happy about what I got and being able to support the HAMB.
I will never ask for an auction... and never have... They are very much appreciated, but not at all necessary.
I was completely satisfied with Denise's big box of chocolate chip cookies from the "Tito" auction. They were delicious, my only complaint would be after inhaling the whole box of cookies, I still wanted MORE.
One minor hiccup on an auction years ago, thats fine, the money went to a good cause. On the OTHER hand, I am so pissed that I paid $140 for TRJ #7 ..............wait, I was pissed when I thought I lost that one in the flood, then found it later............nevermind. The only auction I am pissed about it the shift knob Guisart did for me to auction off before the drags in 05. Grasshopper won it, I really wanted to keep it for myself when Greg sent it back to me !
I enjoyed giving stuff up for auction to raise money for the HAMB... fundraisers in general. The HAMB motor Meltdown was a blast... Auctioning off the Coon tail and other parts off of the Roach Rod was fun too. I got something I want to auction off next... should be cool. Sam.
I have WON a couple of times ... have always been happy ... even when I know the winning bid amount always exceeded the actual value of the item being auctioned ... Because the HAMB was the real winner
The identical set of finned covers I stole from Rat Bastad have the same casting marks inside *40-1000*.....but mine also say Cal Customs. I believe the ones you won are as well. Good score ol man. I love HAMB auctions, they clear out space under my bed. Leaves more room for bodies.
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