[meteorite-list] Tucson Meteorite Auction

From: Michael Farmer <meteoritehunter_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun Jan 22 10:08:28 2006
Message-ID: <000801c61f65$acde8520$0200a8c0_at_S0031628003>

Hey, there are mineral dealers already unloading geodes and fossils all over
town. I am going to clear 3 separate shipments through customs tomorrow, so
for all practical purposes, the show is here.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael L Blood" <mlblood_at_cox.net>
To: "Meteorite List" <Meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Meteorite Auction


> Greetings all,
> Those wishing to enjoy the total Tucson Auction experience
> should be sure to get to the VFW Hall no later than 5:30 PM to check
> out the items, then at 6:00 PM, the lectures offered by the U. of A. SW
> Meteorite Center, then at 7:05 PM the Gold Basin Birthday Cake provided
> by Twink and Larry Monrad and Jim Kriegh and then the auction bidding
> begins at 7:30 PM sharp.
> Also, it should be noted that very few items in the auction have
> a minimum bid - and NONE of them have a reserve (a reserve is similar
> to a minimum bid, but you are not told what it is - I do not permit
> reserves).
> Food and drink will be available at the no host bar - drink all
> evening and food from at least 5:30 to 8:30.
> Lastly, it should be noted that those unable to attend and wanting
> to place absentee bids should do so within the next 72 hrs or so. It will
> not be long before I leave for Tucson. So far, there have only been a half
> dozen or so absentee bids - and there are about 100 items with NO minimum!
> There should be hundreds of absentee bids under such circumstances,
> as you never know what might win you a killer specimen or two - or more.
> Last year, several people made great absentee buys. Please email or call
> me now, as it is far more difficult when people phone in bids once I am
> in Tucson and all the paperwork has been prepared - though, I will
> accommodate such callers. Things get a bit confusing when working with
> hand written notes, however, and more than one person did not get their
> bid placed due to such confusion last year. This is unfortunate for all
> concerned. I try to leave San Diego with ALL the paperwork in order,
> so, getting your bids in now will maximize the likelihood of your bid
> being properly handled. I confirm all email absentee bids.
> This is going to be a blast and I am looking foreword to the U of A
> talks, the birthday cake, the auction and especially to seeing everyone
> who is going to be able to make it.
> Mike Farmer's post about tents being up and going to his room
> started the blood flowing....I'M GETTING' TUCSON FEVER!
> Best wishes, Michael Blood
>
>
>
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Received on Sun 22 Jan 2006 10:08:13 AM PST