Freys Vermifuge Baltimore Pontil Med- Holy Moly

[saratogadriver]

The original sold for $666.66?!? Why does that smell like scam to me. What are the odds of hitting that number?

Jim G

 

[AntiqueMeds]

The original sold for $666.66?!? Why does that smell like scam to me. What are the odds of hitting that number?

fantasy.

 

[epackage]

ORIGINAL: saratogadriver

The original sold for $666.66?!?    Why does that smell like scam to me.   What are the odds of hitting that number?

Jim G

It may or may not be, the reason is after $500 the bid increments increase at $10 per bid. The number two bidder had a High Bid of $656.66, so even if the winner had bid $700 his bid would only show up as $666.66. I think it's just a coincidence and the High Bid is legit in my humble opinion. I have bid "odd amounts" in the way of cents in the past many times, it has won me a few things over the years...

 

[epackage]

Turns out the seller did pay and here is the e-mail from the seller...

Dear epackage02,

Hi, I listed this for a friend of mine which is a bottle collector so the auction is legit but we had no idea it would go for this and the buyer did pay for the bottle. Thanks


- chrome-a-zone

 

[AntiqueMeds]

maybe Oprah took a likin to it?

 

[epackage]

ORIGINAL: AntiqueMeds

maybe Oprah took a likin to it?

Anything's possible, right Matt ??[8D]

 

[AntiqueMeds]

I have experienced fleabay bidder insanity on items I have sold so it does happen.

 

[baltbottles]

The pontiled Freys' Vermifuge are scarce when compared to many pontiled medicines that bring decent money. But I consider them to be one of the more common Baltimore pontiled medicines. I wouldn't mind a C.P. rogers worm Mixture if anyone has one they would part with... Or a pontiled Browns vermifuge.

Chris

 

[AntiqueMeds]

I saw several at the Baltimore show. Definately not rare. I agree with your '$100 at best statement'

 

[PrivyCheese]

Thats just crazy, some people have more money then brains. The last I saw it was at $202.00 and thought thats to much for that.....