[meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?‏

From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 16:52:22 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <156237.76964.qm_at_web30706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I agree with these statements. Next year, I will be a buyer instead of a
consignor. It takes a lot of work putting these items together and it reduces
the fun by taking a shellacking. I do not mind breaking even or taking a
slight lose but I am in no need of more write-offs. I think it would be more
fun bidding than selling so I will give buying a shot next time. I did not walk
away empty handed. I actually found two pieces of Gold Basin in my cake. This
is the first time I ever scored. Of course, I gave one of them away. I also got
to socialize with a lot of great people so all was not a loss.

Kind Regards,

Adam





----- Original Message ----
From: bill kies <parkforestmet at hotmail.com>
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 12:16:01 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER??


There has to be a consistent balance in order to keep an established auction
from withering away. The only way to maintain balance is by following prescribed
protocols to the letter. Anyone that sells at auction regularly, knows you have
to take a few lumps once in a while but no matter how well heeled consigners may
be, they will eventually drift away if decent prices aren't realized.


A relaxed atmosphere is fine but there should be a certain amount of electricity
in the air when the bidding starts. In the end it's all about the bottom line.
An auction has to be beyond reproach to attract and hold top consigners/buyers.
It's a delicate relationship based on trust, confidence and integrity.
                 

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