Dear fellow List members,
This coming Tucson Meteorite Auction will be held in the
Same location as the last several years on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.
http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/AuctionTucson2013.html
First, I would like to thank all of you for your past patronage in
The Tucson Meteorite Auctions of the past. I appreciate it very much.
Unfortunately the cost of putting on the auction has increased
So significantly in the last several years that I have been walking a
Narrow line just to stay in the black on these events, let alone make
any money from them. On occasion, it has even cost me - after hundreds
Of hours of prep (the on line catalog is quite time consuming)and money
Up front.
As you are probably aware, most auctions charge at least 25%
Consignment fees while 35% is rapidly becoming the norm. In short,
I must raise my consignment fee to 15% (for items submitted by Sept. 1)
to be certain I will break even.
In addition, most auctions now have a Buyers' Premium of 15%
At least and often more. I will be holding that to 10%.
I already have 15 items "up" and a personal collection of 17
pallasites and 38 other meteorites on the way - in
the mail to me NOW....
As soon as they arrive I will get them photographed and
listed in the
On line catalog. That will make 70 lots from the get go. SEE HERE:
http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/AuctionTucson2013.html
Those who would like to submit items, please contact me off list.
I hope you all will be continuing your involvement - I would
certainly love to see this auction continue as the joyful event it has
become as part of the overall Tucson Show experience for the meteorite
community.
Thanks, Michael
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