I know this is my first post here, but I have been lurking for quite a while. I live across the water from Cape Cod where Eldreds is located, and have been to some of their auctions, mostly looking at weapons and nautical items. In fact I was there in July, looking at a painting with a friend which he bid up quite high and didn't get. They are fairly well known, old and established, and the Cape is home to some serious money. August is high season around here (in fact Dear Leader is a couple of miles from me as I write), lots of people and lots of wealth, so I wouldn't anticipate too many bargains, especially when you add the 20% buyer's premium. Most of my collector friends (even one who lives 20 minutes away) no longer bother with them. But I guess you never know.
I'm not planning on going as my interests run mostly to pre 1945 gendai, and I've already hit the slush fund pretty hard this year.
Having said that, I would be happy to assist any member any way I can.
Steve F
