FH makes money on both ends of a sale. Both buyers and sellers pay commissions and fees.

If a damaged small muskrat sells for 10 cents. The seller gets 8 or 9 cents. The buyer pays 71 cents. FH makes 62 or 63 cents. Seems fair.

I know this is an extreme example. Would be much different if the item was a $500.00 wolverine.

Surprised how low the fur amount is at FHA, would have thought it would be higher after NAFA and with the climbing market.

I think they are not offering everything this sale. All fresh bobcats are being held for June. I didn’t see any low grade ermine.

Some items might be held so they will offer a better collection in June. Plus with prices going up, some trappers probably sold in the country to instant cash rather wait several months and gamble that the market will stay strong.

That was the point I was trying to get across. Some here have Fur Harvester Auction derangement syndrome .

No argument there from me. Same could be said for GFW, Barnes, Hough, Xander or any other buyer.

Difference of opinion is not necessarily a bad thing either.

But folks do need to pay attention to what is being discussed. Some seem to need a lot more detailed explanation than others.

Well grades are up, catalogue is published, online bidding starts 17th-18th and the main event is 19th-21st.



True first year I ever had a fur buyer come to me, after I told them I was sending to auction and still try and buy. Also had a Chinese buyer come out and visit before the auction. He was looking to buy but not my small offerings. Great guy to chat with and interesting to hear his take on the market. He is optimistic about the market and its climbing but way lower to start with, in China then I thought. Tanned Raccoons in the high twenty to mid thirty for the larger sizes, was one number I remember.

I see they have moved coyotes from day 3 to day 2. Day 2 (Friday) is going to be a long day for every one. Sable and ranch fox plus everything else (except the zoo and cats). Raccoons and coyotes are at the end of the day. Auctioneer might be talking to an empty room. LOL

Well day 2(Friday) morning is my auction, after that just a few mink expected to sell okay. Have a few raccoons and coyotes but figure they will not sell. Should have a good idea by lunch how much of the expenses I covered for the year.