VCA Auction acquired by Morphy and Harrah auction date moved

[Dave]

This just in.

1. VCA has been acquired by Morphy
2. Bill Harrah auction has been moved to 9/19 - 9/21

Below is what I received via email this morning. If you have comments feel free to respond to this post.

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It is with much excitement that I announce today the acquisition of Victorian Casino Antiques (VCA http://www.vcaauction.com). I have included a link below to details on the acquisition.

I have known Peter Sidlow for many years; the addition of VCA to the Morphy family establishes our presence on both the East and West Coasts and brings together a wonderful partnership to better serve the industry. As many realize, VCA is renowned for its sales of vintage gambling/coin-op machines and antique advertising. Morphy Auctions is a full-service auction house that sells everything, including: fine and decorative art, furniture, antique guns and now, with opening of our newest division, classic cars. We are excited that this acquisition will fill a void in Las Vegas – a destination that needs an experienced auction house that can handle all types of antiques and estate goods in addition to the specialty categories that Victorian Casino and Morphy’s share in common. We will be fulfilling a need in the local community, while at the same time serving consignors from western states.

Click here (http://www.morphyauctions.com/node/2286 to view Press Release

The first Victorian Casino auction jointly produced with Morphy Auctions will take place Sept. 19-21, 2014. The 1,700-lot sale will feature approximately 100 antique and vintage gambling machines from the storied collection of the late William F. Harrah (1911-1978), founder of Harrah’s Hotel and Casinos. The collection was retained by Harrah’s corporation after Bill Harrah’s death and later became the property of Caesar’s Entertainment Corporation. Many of the machines were kept in storage, while others were displayed in Caesar’s executive offices. Most recently, the collection was acquired by VCA, specifically for inclusion in the September auction.

For additional information regarding the merger or to consign, please don't hesitate to call me.

Best regards,
Dan Morphy
President & Founder

Phone: 877-968-8880
Email: dan.morphy@morphyauctions.com
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[TheFatman]

This is very possibly a plus. Morphys coin op division has been over seen by Larry DeBaugh. I feel that he is just on his review of items coming to auction and if there is alterations or "Butchering" to a machine, there is a good chance I feel he will point that out in his description in the listing.
Dave F