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North American Fur Auctions - MINK
Monday, May 30, 2011
One of the most impressive mink sales in history concluded today with price increases for Black NAFA females rising over 10% from the most recent sale. Buying was led by Korea, with support from Italy, Russia and Hong Kong/China. Mahogany female mink also sold at exceptionally high prices, with gains up to 10% over the most recent sale. Korea also led the buying in the Mahoganies with strong support from Italy, Hong Kong/China. The Demi/Wild female collection continued on the same upward trend. Blue Iris prices advanced 10%. Active bidding dominated day two of NAFA’s May auction, driving up prices to recent record highs. Overall, mutations rose anywhere from 5% to 15% from current levels and all items sold 100%.
American Legend Auctions - MINK
Friday, May 20, 2010
The opening day of American Legend’s May 2011 auction saw advancing prices based on strong buying support from all major markets. The Blackglama® male collection sold 100% at levels that were 6-10% above American Legend®’s March 2011 sale, as increasing prices were once again prevalent on higher-quality goods. Buying on the Blackglama males was led by Greece, with strong support from Hong Kong/China.
The American Legend Mahogany collection also saw advances, with some goods increasing 10-15% over March levels thanks to heavy buying from Hong Kong/China and widespread support from all markets. Continuing with the trend of advancing prices, the Demi/Wild collection also sold at advancing levels with Hong Kong/China leading the way.
To conclude the excellent results of the day, Breeder males sold at very high prices relative to regular winter-type skins.
North American Fur Auctions - MINK
Sunday, February 20th, 2011chinkth,
Over one thousand people gathered in Toronto at the NAFA building over the last three days, for what was probably the greatest auction in North American history. NAFAʼs superior collections of Black, Mahogany, and Demi/Wild females attracted exceptionally high prices on day three of the mink sale. All quantities sold 100%. The February 2011 NAFA auction will go down in history as one of the busiest, the best and one of the most memorable. Buyers were abundant, the bidding was energetic and mink prices were high. Over 470 buyers, several hundred ranchers and their families along with NAFA staff came together for a dynamic week of auctioneering.
ABC News / Money
November 19, 2010
Fur Makes a Comeback - With More Humane Claims
North American Fur Auctions - MINK Monday, May 24, 2010
Advancing Prices on Black NAFA Females Highlight Another Strong Selling Day. The mink sale continued today with NAFA’s fine collection of Black NAFA and Mahogany mink. The highlight of the day was the Black NAFA females, which advanced from 5% to 8% on the best qualities and larger sizes compared to the most recent sale. Korea was the largest taker, with Italy and Hong Kong providing strong support. The Black males were firm, except for the larger sizes which declined 5%. Hong Kong/China and Greece were the major buyers of the males. The Mahogany mink also sold under strong competition, with both the males and females advancing 5% to 7%. Hong Kong/China was the largest buyer of the Mahogany males, with support from Greece. The Mahogany females were primarily sold to the Far East, with Korea very active on the better qualities.
The New York Times - Fashion & Style
March 11, 2010 - Fashion Feels Fur’s Warm Embrace
American Legend Auctions - MINK
Monday, February 22, 2010
The American Legend auction concluded today on a very strong note with outstanding prices on the Blackglama and American Legend Mahogany females. Strong participation from both the Korean and Hong Kong/China markets pushed Blackglama and American Legend Mahogany averages 60% higher than averages achieved one year ago and 6% higher than February of 2008.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sekas International, Ltd Receives 2009 New York Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Sekas International, Ltd has been selected for the 2009 New York Award in the Fur Goods category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
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