If anyone has a "You Are A Star Box for the Melbourne Centenary Dollar spare or knows someone who has one for sale, please PM me.
TIA.
If I can secure one, that would complete my "box" requirements.
They are not cheap Goldy. I don't even recall having seen one sell anywhere recently.
The last one i saw up for sale they wanted $5k, i think it was Universal Coins ?
Downies sold one in Nov 2015 auction 320 aunc coin and box for $4,200 plus comm.
Klaus Ford had one for sale recently in top grade (with price to match)
if one wants something, then one must be able to have the funds to secure one.
It is the only "speciality box/case" that I need now.
I know it will cost me but please, please, don't say anything to the wife.
That's when you just print your own receipt showing a cost of $40. ;)
There was a auction at one of the Hotels in Melbourne here a couple of years ago and I put in a bid on the You Are A Star pakiboxis and coin of $1200.00.
Didn't stand a chance as the thing went for $3,000.00 plus.
Another coin dealer here in Melbourne had a damaged box for $800.00 something and I passed that in as it would have cost a bit to get it restored and a restored item does not hold a good price.
Blast it, I should have taken it.
If anyone sees one for sale/auction, I wouldn't mind a reminder or link to the sale.
TIA.
To echo what nealeffendi said I just got an email from Klaus Ford with a Centenary Florin and Star presentation box for sale for $32,500 (the high price is because the florin as advertised as having a nipple - you can compare with https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/55860).
hey Goldseeker are you still looking for a Star presentation box there's a damage one selling with a 34/35 centenary florin on ebay https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Australuan-Centenary-Florin-with-presentation-case-/332712329314?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Yes I still am but the person "who thinks she is in charge" has put her foot down and says NO.
Tis a pity, I would go for it and then have the box restored.
Damn.
Quote from: 'bellyflorin' pid='116070' dateline='1531809966'hey Goldseeker are you still looking for a Star presentation box there's a damage one selling with a 34/35 centenary florin on ebay https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Australuan-Centenary-Florin-with-presentation-case-/332712329314?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
ITEM NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND SELLER CANNOT EVEN SPELL CORRECTLY SO WOULD BE DODGY :@
I'm not surprised she said no.
These things are basically stock standard jewellery boxes with inserts and printing added. Hard to see any justification for the insane prices.