Well got the fur check from the ATA auction and I am totally kicking my self in the butt! I tended to air on the side of caution especially with the market the way it is right now, and this being the first time I tried the ATA auction. I should have sent everything there (but kitties) instead of getting most of it tanned.
I sent in
6 reds for a ave of $80, The highest one was $160.00!!!! The lowest $60.00!
1 yote for $100,
1 cross for $70,
2 lynx, 1 for $125, 1 didn't sell,
8 mink for $100 total,
1 lone rat for $3,
2 Moose antlers, 1 antler for $105, and the other didn't sell.
The lynx and mink are about what I would have averaged at an auction house, probably would have gotten more for the mink if they were fur side out, but I will correct that for next year.
The kitties I think I do far better getting them tanned and selling them privately, little more work but better $$
The yote was about ave for what I catch and I am not complaining about that price
The fox, the auction houses haven't even come close to those prices in the past three years, I am tickled at those prices
The items that didn't sell went to the ATA and I hope they make some money!
Overall this was a very positive experience for me and I will be doing it again next year!
I appreciate all the hard work the ATA put into making this happen, hopefully I will be able to participate and help out more next year!
