[meteorite-list] LIVE video feed of the auction??? Please?

From: Count Deiro <countdeiro_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:06:46 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
Message-ID: <9782991.1295647606549.JavaMail.root_at_mswamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi List,

Some of you know that I am familiar with auctions. Those of you who have auction lots consigned to this sale should be behind this scheme 1000%. In fact, it would be worth your sharing what expense there would be for setting up the hardware and access. If someone can come up with how to handle the rapid onlibe bidding, this idea would be a real bell ringer.

One other method of absentee bidding is, of course, to give Michael your max bids and let him bid on your behalf, but Michael and I can tell you how hard that is to do fairly. Probably the way I would use would be to send my agent to the auction and have me on cell throughout.

Whatever, it would be cool for you consignors...and Michael... to have the maximum number of bidders participate.
Sorry buyers :0)

Have fun,

Count Deiro
IMCA 3536


-----Original Message-----
>From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 21, 2011 10:33 AM
>To: Richard Montgomery <rickmont at earthlink.net>
>Cc: Michael Blood <mlblood at cox.net>, Jeff Kuyken <info at meteorites.com.au>, Count Deiro <countdeiro at earthlink.net>, Shawn Alan <photophlow at yahoo.com>, Meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] LIVE video feed of the auction??? Please?
>
>Hi Folks,
>
>The idea was first mentioned about 2 or 3 years ago, and there were
>some initial indications that it might happen, but it never
>materialized. Now, the technology has advanced to the point that a
>live video feed is very easy. An internet connection at the facility
>might not even be necessary, if the feed is broadcast via cellular
>internet via a smartphone. One could put a smartphone on a cradle or
>easel, point it at the action and just let it sit while it streams to
>the web. I don't know the particulars because I am a luddite without
>a smartphone, but it sounds doable from everything I had heard about
>the technology. If the expense cellular airtime is an issue, I'm sure
>some homebodies like myself would be happy to subsidize the expense.
>
>Every year at the annual NEAF telescope/astronomy show, several
>vendors utilize live video feeds for promotional and entertainment
>purposes - broadcasting live via streaming webcam showing the events,
>presentations, speakers, etc. It's a good way to attend the event
>vicariously through others. Of course, the NEAF facility has
>internet, so that makes it easier.
>
>From a bidding standpoint, it might encourage absentee bids.
>
>Best regards,
>
>MikeG
>
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>On 1/21/11, Richard Montgomery <rickmont at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Hello List....I'm still debating whether to attend my very first Tucson, and
>> if I can't, this potential video feed will be awesome! -Richard Montgomery
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michael Blood" <mlblood at cox.net>
>> To: "Jeff Kuyken" <info at meteorites.com.au>; "Count Deiro"
>> <countdeiro at earthlink.net>; "Shawn Alan" <photophlow at yahoo.com>; "Met.
>> Michael Gilmer" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
>> Cc: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 3:44 AM
>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] LIVE video feed of the auction??? Please?
>>
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> What a great idea! If there is someone out there coming to the
>>> Auction with the equipment and knowhow you are welcome to send
>>> A live video feed on-line or whatever other on-line "updating" you can to
>>> do.
>>> Sorry I do not have the time, equipment OR knowhow to make
>>> Such a thing happen, but I think it would be great.
>>> Michael
>>> PS: If someone is going to do this, please let me know and I will
>>> advertize
>>> How people not there can share in the fun.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/21/11 3:18 AM, "Jeff Kuyken" <info at meteorites.com.au> wrote:
>>>
>>>> It is a great idea. If my memory serves me right I think it was Gary
>>>> Fujihara who was keeping us updated during the auction via FaceBook last
>>>> year. It was very interesting for those of us who could not be there in
>>>> person so the idea certainly has merit.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Jeff
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Count Deiro" <countdeiro at earthlink.net>
>>>> To: "Shawn Alan" <photophlow at yahoo.com>; <meteoritemike at gmail.com>;
>>>> <mlblood at cox.net>
>>>> Cc: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 4:57 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Exciting prospect - and LIVE video feed
>>>> ofthe
>>>> auction??? Please?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> That is a great idea.
>>>>>
>>>>> Count Deiro
>>>>> IMCA 3536
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Shawn Alan <photophlow at yahoo.com>
>>>>>> Sent: Jan 20, 2011 5:50 PM
>>>>>> To: meteoritemike at gmail.com, mlblood at cox.net
>>>>>> Cc: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>>>>>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Exciting prospect - and LIVE video feed of
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> auction??? Please?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> MikeG, Michael and Listers,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think it would be a great idea to broadcast the auction via the
>>>>>> internet. All Michael would need is a yahoo, AOL, or Skye account and a
>>>>>> computer with a cam and a mic and there you go. He could broadcast that
>>>>>> and then put out a post on the screen name and when people wanted to
>>>>>> view
>>>>>> the video, all someone has to do is allow that user to see the video.
>>>>>> This
>>>>>> is a great idea MikeG and hope Michael or someone else would be able to
>>>>>>
>>>>>> do
>>>>>> this at the auction. For I wont be going to the Gem show and I think
>>>>>> auctions are the best to watch and bid on. I know I would be watching
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> sure if someone sets this up and I think alot of other Listers too. Or
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> live feed could even come from someones website if they have the
>>>>>> ability
>>>>>> to do that. Lets hope someone can do this :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Shawn Alan
>>>>>> IMCA 1633
>>>>>> eBaystore
>>>>>> http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [meteorite-list] Exciting prospect - and video feed of the auction?
>>>>>> Galactic Stone & Ironworks meteoritemike at gmail.com
>>>>>> Thu Jan 20 18:20:04 EST 2011
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> Hi Michael, Greg and List,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Great idea on the mystery box. I love it. :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It reminds me of the episode of Family Guy where Peter is offered his
>>>>>> choice of a free boat or the "mystery box". And Peter chooses the
>>>>>> Mystery Box while stating - "the boat is a boat, but the mystery box
>>>>>> could be anything, even a boat!"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I bet this box has something better than tickets to Improv inside. ;)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> BTW - Michael, does the auction venue have Wi-Fi or internet access?
>>>>>> I bet many people would enjoy watching a live video feed of the
>>>>>> auction or perhaps some live snippets of the action, interviews, etc.
>>>>>> Would it be possible to set up a streaming video feed on a laptop or
>>>>>> smartphone and broadcast this feed live to the internet?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> MikeG
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone & Ironworks Meteorites
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/20/11, Michael Blood <mlblood at cox.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Greg Hupe has generously prepared the following surprise for the
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> lucky winner - giving the proceeds to the IMCA - making the bidding
>>>>>>> even
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> More meaningful. Furthermore, immediately following the winning bid,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The "Mystery Box" will be opened (even the most skeptical can be sure
>>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> would not be short sticking anyone in a public forum) See the
>>>>>>> following:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lot 87 IMCA 1 via Greg Hupe
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mystery Meteorite Auction
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> * 7 different classified meteorites in Riker boxes
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> * 3 Chondrites
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> * 4 Achondrites, 1 being Planetary.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> * Minimum Value (at today's prices) = $777.00
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> * Proceeds go to the IMCA.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ** Prepared & Donated by Greg Hupe' - The Hupe' Collection
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Box Will Be Opened & Contents Announced Immediately At Winning Bid
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> NO MINIMUM
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> See photo of box (It ain't small, folks) at:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/AuctionTucson11.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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