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

[Adam Hupe]

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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