Michael Minehan Medal

Posts : 2871 Join date : 2010-06-02

Here is the auction mentioned in Wentworth's post

https://www.dnw.co.uk/auctions/catalogue/lot.php?auction_id=448&lot_id=5636&search=1

And here is a better picture of Minehan than the one on DNW. Wonder what he would make of the price.
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Steve

Posts : 2871 Join date : 2010-06-02

Medal sold today. Just look at the price - astounding!
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Steve

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A nice clear image.

Subject: Re: Michael Minehan Medal Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:54 am

Even for an RD defender, that's one heck of a price.

Neil

Subject: Michael Minehan Medal Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:03 am

Insanity ... Shocked

, that is really very hard to fathom to be honest , Sergio's pockets are deeper than I thought ! Rolling Eyes

90th

Subject: Michael Minehan Medal Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:08 am

Forgot to mention that after the Hammer Tax it morphs into 87 K !! , plus other sundry expenses the price climbs a bit more , but once you've spent 87 K another 100 or so GBP's is nothing ! .
90th ( Gulpppppp Shocked

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Posts : 75 Join date : 2011-02-26 Location : Scotland

Totally crazy price, a very nice medal for sure but even half the price would be high. Its not like RD defender medals are rare, scarce yes, desirable yes but their are potentially another 100 plus medals.

Saying this, I guess as long as the buyer is happy thats all that counts

Subject: Re: Michael Minehan Medal Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:19 pm

Absolutely Justin,

I'm sure the seller is happy too!

Neil

Posts : 75 Join date : 2011-02-26 Location : Scotland

Thats for sure Neil! DNW too

Subject: Re: Michael Minehan Medal Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:59 pm

90th - 80K this close to Christmas!! Must be a single or soon to be divorced guy!!. The auction was strange - some high prices were achieved , but usual pre xmas bargains were to be had in the more run of the mill medals.

I suppose cost is relative. To Justin's point if he his happy and can afford it good luck to him. If he bores of the medal he can always send it my way!!!

Subject: Michael Minehan Medal Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:01 am

Hi Sergio
Yes it was a strange auction , I thought the KDG's medal was a reasonable price , considering what prices have been realised in the last 18 - 24 mths ! . Lollllll 80K , hopefully he still has plenty left in the tank ! .
90th Very Happy

Posts : 75 Join date : 2011-02-26 Location : Scotland

Quote :: If he bores of the medal he can always send it my way!!!

At a much reduced price I'm sure Sergio! Wink

Jager1

Subject: Re: Michael Minehan Medal Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:05 pm

I can only hope Jager !!. I am having to buy some serious Xmas presents for Mrs D after that auction- picked up a very interesting group - which I am sure you can guess.

Gary - we can only dream of those figures. These guys are certainly helping raise the value of our collections - am in danger of selling some of my collection at these prices if Mrs D finds out!!

S

Posts : 75 Join date : 2011-02-26 Location : Scotland

Yes guess Sergio when I guessed you must have done when I didn't hear from you after the auction Wink

Well done, a super group Salute

Jager1

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