[meteorite-list] Update - InnSuites Meteorite Auction
Hi Folks! Last chance! I have only twelve (12) slots remaining for consignments for the Second Annual Meteorite Auction at the InnSuites in Tucson on Sunday, February 10th. If you wish to make a consignment, please get in touch QUICKLY! Further exciting news: --We have snagged auctioneer Claudia Florian--a former auctioneer for Phillips Sothebys--to run this sale; --The advertisement in the current issue of Smithsonian has already resulted in dozens of catalog requests! --Meteorites confirmed to be offered include, L'Aigle, NWA482, Camel Donga, Manych, GV, Steinbach, Chassigny, Barbotan, Mauerkirchen, Ensisheim, Shalka, Felix, etc. --Once again, if you are an exhibitor at the Arizona Mineral Fossil Show, you are entitled to consign one lot without having to pay a consignor's fee (courtesy of the Macovich Collection and the Great Zinn). The Event: The InnSuites Meteorite Auction Date: Sunday, February 10th 10.30 AM Location: InnSuites, Tucson / Poolside Early Registration/Preview: February 1-9 - 10.00AM - 6.00PM Day-of Registration/Preview: February 10 - 9.30-10.30AM Number of lots: 100 Targeted price point: $200 to $25,000 Lots with no reserve: ~40% Consignor's fee: 10.0% Buyer's fee: 12.5% Limit per consignor: 4 lots Sell-through fee: 3% Insurance (if desired): 1% QUESTIONS: Why should I consider consigning a meteorite to this sale? 1. Guaranteed Interest. This offering will be heavily promoted. We are also building on an outstanding buzz from last year's sale. Further, a number of outstanding meteorites will be offered with NO RESERVES; 2. Marketing commitment. $4000 in dedicated advertising will be spent publicizing this event; 3. Location. Host to one of Tucsons preeminent shows, the InnSuites is centrally located and is indisputably Meteorite Central in Tucson; Where do I sign up? Right here. Please fill-in the following info. A formal consignment form will be sent to you provided that your property is accepted for this auction. [My interest is only in creating a marketplace for fine meteorites that are priced to sell, and to present this property to a crowd that is eager to participate in an auction filled with such opportunities.] Name Street Address Apartment or Suite City State Zip Daytime phone Evening phone Email Description of each proposed consignment: --Slice or End or Complete or Fragment --No crust or ~25%, ~50%, ~75% or 95+% crust --Condition and extent of weathering Measurement (H x W x D): Weight: Provenance: Reserve: Will you be present at the auction? Can you explain what a reserve is? A reserve is the absolute lowest fee that consignors accept PRIOR to the deduction of the 10% consignor's fee. The reserve is not published in the catalog. However, consignments with reserves will be indicated in the catalog with a bullet (*). Why would I want a reserve? Reserves are used as a mechanism to protect the consignor so that an item will not sell for too low a price. However, should a consignments estimated value be less than $300, no reserve will be allowed. What are estimated values? A guideline of what it is believed the consignment should bring at auction. Do you prefer consignments with either no reserve or low reserves? Yes. Consignments with no reserves or modest reserves are far more likely to result in a successful sale. Can I insist on a high reserve? No. If the reserve you wish to set is, in my estimation, too high, I will refuse the consignment. The philosophy of this sale is to offer choice merchandise that is attractively priced, which will result in a spirited marketplace. Are high reserves the only consideration in rejecting a consignment? No. If I believe the consignment competes with too many other similar consignments, it will be rejected. Consignments will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. As a consignor to the InnSuites auction, how much will this cost me? If your consignment sells, your cost will be 10% of the hammer price (the highest bid). If your lot fails to sell, the sell-through fee (and insurance, if so desired) will result in a cost of either 3% or 4% (w/insurance) of the reserve price of the consignment. Are there deadlines to be a consignor? Yes. As a result of catalog deadlines (paper and cyber) the deadline will be whenever the twelve slots are filled...my guess is by Tuesday, January 8th. There will be a catalog? There will be printed listing available at the InnSuites room 404, as well as a page at Macovich.com. Is there a deadline for physically accepting consignments? Consignments will be physically accepted at the InnSuites room 404 commencing on February 1st for Early Preview. The latest a consignment will be physically accepted 12:00 Noon on February 5th. If your consignment does not arrive by this time, it will not be included in the auction. If you are a registered consignor and fail to deliver your consignment, you will still be assessed a 3%
Re: [meteorite-list] Update - InnSuites Meteorite Auction
We have snagged auctioneer Claudia Florian--a former auctioneer for Sothebys--to run this sale ...I'm curious how you snagged her? Was it on a hook? If so what kinda bait did you use? After you snag em how do you get em off the hook? Are they slimy? Do they snap or bite? I don't think meteorites are a good investment right now. Perhaps rare coins miy interest you? I do have a little auction next week! www.caspercoin.com xoxo, MC - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Update - InnSuites Meteorite Auction Hi Folks! Last chance! I have only twelve (12) slots remaining for consignments for the Second Annual Meteorite Auction at the InnSuites in Tucson on Sunday, February 10th. If you wish to make a consignment, please get in touch QUICKLY! Further exciting news: --We have snagged auctioneer Claudia Florian--a former auctioneer for Phillips Sothebys--to run this sale; --The advertisement in the current issue of Smithsonian has already resulted in dozens of catalog requests! --Meteorites confirmed to be offered include, L'Aigle, NWA482, Camel Donga, Manych, GV, Steinbach, Chassigny, Barbotan, Mauerkirchen, Ensisheim, Shalka, Felix, etc. --Once again, if you are an exhibitor at the Arizona Mineral Fossil Show, you are entitled to consign one lot without having to pay a consignor's fee (courtesy of the Macovich Collection and the Great Zinn). The Event: The InnSuites Meteorite Auction Date: Sunday, February 10th 10.30 AM Location: InnSuites, Tucson / Poolside Early Registration/Preview: February 1-9 - 10.00AM - 6.00PM Day-of Registration/Preview: February 10 - 9.30-10.30AM Number of lots: 100 Targeted price point: $200 to $25,000 Lots with no reserve: ~40% Consignor's fee: 10.0% Buyer's fee: 12.5% Limit per consignor: 4 lots Sell-through fee: 3% Insurance (if desired): 1% QUESTIONS: Why should I consider consigning a meteorite to this sale? 1. Guaranteed Interest. This offering will be heavily promoted. We are also building on an outstanding buzz from last year's sale. Further, a number of outstanding meteorites will be offered with NO RESERVES; 2. Marketing commitment. $4000 in dedicated advertising will be spent publicizing this event; 3. Location. Host to one of Tucson's preeminent shows, the InnSuites is centrally located and is indisputably Meteorite Central in Tucson; Where do I sign up? Right here. Please fill-in the following info. A formal consignment form will be sent to you provided that your property is accepted for this auction. [My interest is only in creating a marketplace for fine meteorites that are priced to sell, and to present this property to a crowd that is eager to participate in an auction filled with such opportunities.] Name Street Address Apartment or Suite City State Zip Daytime phone Evening phone Email Description of each proposed consignment: --Slice or End or Complete or Fragment --No crust or ~25%, ~50%, ~75% or 95+% crust --Condition and extent of weathering Measurement (H x W x D): Weight: Provenance: Reserve: Will you be present at the auction? Can you explain what a reserve is? A reserve is the absolute lowest fee that consignors accept PRIOR to the deduction of the 10% consignor's fee. The reserve is not published in the catalog. However, consignments with reserves will be indicated in the catalog with a bullet (*). Why would I want a reserve? Reserves are used as a mechanism to protect the consignor so that an item will not sell for too low a price. However, should a consignment's estimated value be less than $300, no reserve will be allowed. What are estimated values? A guideline of what it is believed the consignment should bring at auction. Do you prefer consignments with either no reserve.or low reserves? Yes. Consignments with no reserves or modest reserves are far more likely to result in a successful sale. Can I insist on a high reserve? No. If the reserve you wish to set is, in my estimation, too high, I will refuse the consignment. The philosophy of this sale is to offer choice merchandise that is attractively priced, which will result in a spirited marketplace. Are high reserves the only consideration in rejecting a consignment? No. If I believe the consignment competes with too many other similar consignments, it will be rejected. Consignments will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. As a consignor to the InnSuites auction, how much will this cost me? If your consignment sells, your cost will be 10% of the hammer price (the highest bid). If your lot fails to sell, the sell-through fee (and insurance, if so desired) will result in a cost of either 3% or 4% (w/insurance) of the reserve price of the consignment. Are there deadlines to be a consignor? Yes. As a result of catalog deadlines (paper and cyber) the deadline
Re: [meteorite-list] Update - InnSuites Meteorite Auction
Excuse me Darryl.. here's a REAL KOOOL auction http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1059015182 hope the link works? xoxox, MC - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Update - InnSuites Meteorite Auction Hi Folks! Last chance! I have only twelve (12) slots remaining for consignments for the Second Annual Meteorite Auction at the InnSuites in Tucson on Sunday, February 10th. If you wish to make a consignment, please get in touch QUICKLY! Further exciting news: --We have snagged auctioneer Claudia Florian--a former auctioneer for Phillips Sothebys--to run this sale; --The advertisement in the current issue of Smithsonian has already resulted in dozens of catalog requests! --Meteorites confirmed to be offered include, L'Aigle, NWA482, Camel Donga, Manych, GV, Steinbach, Chassigny, Barbotan, Mauerkirchen, Ensisheim, Shalka, Felix, etc. --Once again, if you are an exhibitor at the Arizona Mineral Fossil Show, you are entitled to consign one lot without having to pay a consignor's fee (courtesy of the Macovich Collection and the Great Zinn). The Event: The InnSuites Meteorite Auction Date: Sunday, February 10th 10.30 AM Location: InnSuites, Tucson / Poolside Early Registration/Preview: February 1-9 - 10.00AM - 6.00PM Day-of Registration/Preview: February 10 - 9.30-10.30AM Number of lots: 100 Targeted price point: $200 to $25,000 Lots with no reserve: ~40% Consignor's fee: 10.0% Buyer's fee: 12.5% Limit per consignor: 4 lots Sell-through fee: 3% Insurance (if desired): 1% QUESTIONS: Why should I consider consigning a meteorite to this sale? 1. Guaranteed Interest. This offering will be heavily promoted. We are also building on an outstanding buzz from last year's sale. Further, a number of outstanding meteorites will be offered with NO RESERVES; 2. Marketing commitment. $4000 in dedicated advertising will be spent publicizing this event; 3. Location. Host to one of Tucson's preeminent shows, the InnSuites is centrally located and is indisputably Meteorite Central in Tucson; Where do I sign up? Right here. Please fill-in the following info. A formal consignment form will be sent to you provided that your property is accepted for this auction. [My interest is only in creating a marketplace for fine meteorites that are priced to sell, and to present this property to a crowd that is eager to participate in an auction filled with such opportunities.] Name Street Address Apartment or Suite City State Zip Daytime phone Evening phone Email Description of each proposed consignment: --Slice or End or Complete or Fragment --No crust or ~25%, ~50%, ~75% or 95+% crust --Condition and extent of weathering Measurement (H x W x D): Weight: Provenance: Reserve: Will you be present at the auction? Can you explain what a reserve is? A reserve is the absolute lowest fee that consignors accept PRIOR to the deduction of the 10% consignor's fee. The reserve is not published in the catalog. However, consignments with reserves will be indicated in the catalog with a bullet (*). Why would I want a reserve? Reserves are used as a mechanism to protect the consignor so that an item will not sell for too low a price. However, should a consignment's estimated value be less than $300, no reserve will be allowed. What are estimated values? A guideline of what it is believed the consignment should bring at auction. Do you prefer consignments with either no reserve.or low reserves? Yes. Consignments with no reserves or modest reserves are far more likely to result in a successful sale. Can I insist on a high reserve? No. If the reserve you wish to set is, in my estimation, too high, I will refuse the consignment. The philosophy of this sale is to offer choice merchandise that is attractively priced, which will result in a spirited marketplace. Are high reserves the only consideration in rejecting a consignment? No. If I believe the consignment competes with too many other similar consignments, it will be rejected. Consignments will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. As a consignor to the InnSuites auction, how much will this cost me? If your consignment sells, your cost will be 10% of the hammer price (the highest bid). If your lot fails to sell, the sell-through fee (and insurance, if so desired) will result in a cost of either 3% or 4% (w/insurance) of the reserve price of the consignment. Are there deadlines to be a consignor? Yes. As a result of catalog deadlines (paper and cyber) the deadline will be whenever the twelve slots are filled...my guess is by Tuesday, January 8th. There will be a catalog? There will be printed listing available at the InnSuites room 404, as well as a page at Macovich.com. Is there a deadline for physically accepting consignments? Consignments
