RESULTS - SALE DECEMBER 16 & 17, 2001 US Dollars
We are pleased to report the results of our December 16 & 17 auction. Every major species was in excellent demand and clearances were high. The slightly easier Beaver prices were mainly in the heavier, shearing goods and the poorer grades. This is thought to be only a temporary adjustment and prices should improve when the important New York market gets more involved. Fisher, Lynx, Bobcat, Muskrats, Raccoon, Red Fox, and Coyotes showed increases of 10% to 30% over last December. The surprise of the auction was the Nunavut Hairseal with prices rocketing 45% over last year. This was a great start to what could become a very exciting season for Wild Furs, and we were extremely encouraged by the very active competition for all varieties from the 70 buyers in attendance. Our next auction will be held on February 24 at the Seattle Fur Exchange. We expect more than 200 buyers from all over the world to be in attendance, and we will have a strong presence there to promote your product. Our last receiving date for that auction is January 12, 2002, in North Bay. We would like to thank all of you for your strong support and wish all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Happy Holidays!
BEAVER 0-1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I & II HVY 38.00 - 47.00 28.00 - 32.00 20.00 - 21.00 15.00 12.00 - 14.00 7.50 - 9.00 - I & II SEMI 32.00 26.00 - 30.00 18.50 - 21.00 13.50 - 14.00 12.50 - 14.50 7.50 - 8.00 4.50 I & II LT 24.00 - 28.00 20.00 - 21.00 16.00 - 19.50 12.50 - 13.50 12.00 - 13.50 7.00 - 7.50 3.00 I & II RR 28.00 UNSOLD UNSOLD 10.00 - - - GD SLT 33.00 21.00 - 28.00 17.00 - 19.00 12.50 9.00 - 11.00 4.00 - 4.50 3.00 ORD SLT 19.50 - 20.00 17.50 12.00 - 14.00 7.00 - 9.50 6.00 - 10.00 3.00 - REG SLT 13.00 - 14.00 9.00 - 10.00 7.00 7.00 - 8.50 3.00 - 6.00 3.00 - II UNSOLD UNSOLD UNSOLD 5.00 - 2.50 UNSOLD GD DGD UNSOLD 9.00 6.00 3.50 - 4.00 4.00 2.00 UNSOLD REG DGD UNSOLD UNSOLD UNSOLD UNSOLD UNSOLD UNSOLD UNSOLD
Specie Offered % Sold Average Top Comparison to December 2000 Beaver 19,998 85% $16.69 $47.00 -15% Wild Mink 7,743 95% $12.50 $17.00 unchanged Sable 13,027 90% $26.49 $44.00 -10% Otter 769 90% $37.93 $62.00 -10% Fisher 1,632 90% of P/L $25.12 $35.00 +10% Lynx 325 95% $59.64 $84.00 +20% Bobcat 103 100% $18.94 $36.00 Poor Goods Muskrat 28,221 85% of P/L $3.09 $5.50 +25% Raccoon 53,558 90% of P/L $13.24 $26.00 +10% Red Fox 1,901 85% of P/L $28.11 $43.00 +30% Grey Fox 59 95% $8.10 $14.00 Arctic Fox 362 100% $16.15 $20.00 unchanged Cross Fox 121 100% $26.74 $43.00 Coyote 2,853 75% $16.95 $34.00 +10% Wolves 78 40% $146.00 $225.00 Black Bear 55 80% $130.36 $225.00 Polar Bear 1 Unsold Wolverine 45 - - $225.00 Hairseal 6,607 95% $44.04 $74.00 +45% Ranch Blue Fox 568 85% $52.88 $66.00 Skunk 62 95% $9.82 $17.00 Opossum 246 90% $2.06 $3.00 Badger 10 - - $20.00 Nutria 248 Unsold

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