Where are the Bidders?

I’m watching the current auction from the Jazz Record Center, which closes in two days, and I am left to wonder: Where are the bidders? Perhaps they will show up at the end, as the often do. But, after seeing so much action on other auctions, I’d expect to see more on this one, considering the sterling reputation of the seller. We’ll see what happens. Some of the records I’m watching from this list:

Bennie Green, Back on the Scene, Blue Note 1587. This is an original pressing in what looks to be pristine condition for both the record and the cover. The start price is $300 and so far there are no bidders. I recently purchased a copy of this record in my Baltimore purchase, so I don’t need it, but I’d be happy to get a copy in this condition for anything less than $500, which may seem possible.

Art Taylor, AT’s Delight, Blue Note 4047. This is also an original deep groove pressing in what looks to be M- condition for the record and the cover. The start price is $250 and there are no bidders as of now. Huh? This is a great record. I happen to own a copy signed by Art Taylor, which is quite precious to me.

Doug Watkins, Watkins at Large, Transition 20. This is an original pressing with the booklet. The record looks to be in M- condition and the cover is probably VG+. The start price on this is $1,000 and, again, no bidders so far.

One more: Red Rodney, Signal 1206. This is an original pressing in M- condition for the record and probably VG++ for the cover. The starting price is $500 and so far there are no bids. We’ve seen a copy of this record sell for more than $1,800 in worse condition, so what gives?