Joint auctions to continue through long

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Joint auctions to continue through
long-term strategic alliance
The June American Legend
- Fur Harvesters - Saga Furs
auction in Helsinki will
mark the start of a longterm strategic alliance.
Immediately after the March auction the heads of
the three companies focused on the obvious
benefits of the strategic alliance with an eye
toward extending the cooperation.
The whole trade assembled in March to bid on
the top lines of North American mink, the world’s
best collection of wild fur and superior collections
of European mink and fox.
The three houses will continue selling together
on the longer term at selected joint auctions in
Helsinki, Seattle or other parts of the world.
Joint auction concept has won
praise from all corners of the furfashion industry
AUCTIONS DATES
1-12 JUNE 2014
Not only was the March gathering at Saga Furs
auction house the biggest fur auction ever held,
the one-stop-shopping concept proved to be a
powerhouse that stimulated interest in the vast
selection of fur types offered to an unprecedented
mix of global buyers.
In spite of a challenging market, prices in the
buzzing auction room were favourable across the
board with top grades generating a premium. The
majority of the total number of lots was 100%
sold.
Buyers find business potential in everything-under-one-roof concept
The joint sales are propelled by the strengths of three trusted brands - each the world leader in its
respective area. United efforts and the synergy between the brands give customers and suppliers added
value through enhanced marketing as well as the sharing of resources and ideas.
Such a vast assortment available to the entire global buying community presents new opportunities for
expanding businesses and networks. The joint auctions are like a multi-brand store no buyer should miss.
TOTAL JUNE OFFERING
Minks
Saga Furs
3.800.000
American Legend 1.600.000
TOTAL MINKS
Foxes
Saga Furs
5.400.000
Wild furs
Fur Harvesters
Other furs
Saga Furs
CONTENT
Top lot stories
405.900
113.500
What the buyers say
Preliminary sales programme
673.000
Auction services
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The top spot for buying top lots
The Dios Fur Company was established in Greece
over 40 years ago and for the past 25 years has
specialized in serving the Russian luxury market.
At the March auction, the company acquired top
lots of lynx cat and lynx for its discerning clientele.
“We know that Fur Harvesters Auction has the
finest collection of wild fur in North America, and
for that reason we continue to return to FHA for
our top lot purchases. We are always satisfied with
the quality of skins we obtain from FHA, and our
clients are extremely happy with the product we
provide,” says CEO Athanasios Dios.
Of her top lot purchases for Power of Fur, owner
Victoria Tikhostyp says” From its very start the
Power of Fur brand has presented only luxury
quality coats, every time making a surprise for our
customers with new types of furs and textures. By
purchasing the top lots of such rare and prestigious
species as sable and fisher at Fur Harvesters
auction, we are sure that we satisfy our most
fashionable clients. Working with FHA we got
convinced in their professionalism and honesty.
We also like the fact that FHA has the widest array
of exotic wild fur types to offer. FHA knows how to
find an individual approach to every customer,
which makes them very comfortable and pleasant
to work with.”
“Buying a top lot is a wonderful experience that
you get when you purchase the best skins in
existence and that is a Blackglama female top lot.
Since the board of directors from ALC decided to
hold their auctions in Helsinki, we have nothing to
say or complain about. We will honor their
decision no matter where they sell and will follow
Blackglama everywhere,” says Chris Tsoukas of
Tsoukas Bros. New York/Greece. With activities in
New York and Greece, the company is worldrenowned for being one of the best manufacturers
of mink and sable garments. Tsoukas purchased
the top lot of Blackglama females at the joint
auction in March.
Planeta Mexa has been doing business with
Blackglama and Saga Furs for nearly 40 years. The
Dubai-based company works with over 60 famous
international designer-furs manufacturers and
offers the public a fabulous selection of luxury
garments. The purchase of the top lot of
Blackglama male skins in March was part of
Planeta Mexa’s strategy to provide its customers
with the best quality furs available. Top lot
offerings fit perfectly into the company’s business
strategy.
The top lot of Saga Lumi Royal Arctic Marble Frost
Fox was acquired in March by Tommaso Guida for
Guida Italy. In the recent past, the company
established its Guida Lab, a dynamic new segment
of the business for “revolutionizing” the look of
fur. “My two brothers and I are the third generation
in the fur business, mainly brokering and
wholesale in the past, but we founded Guida Lab a
few years ago to get into the production end,” says
Tommaso Guida. When the company picks up a
top lot, they generally have rough plans for the
pelts, but with the promise that whatever comes
out at the other end is sure to be exciting.
Sergey Morokov was happy about the top lot of
Saga Lumi Royal Silver Fox pelts he bought for
something exquisite to be made by the Furnatur
company of Moscow. His enthusiasm is shared by
other buyers. “It’s a great feeling when you buy a
top lot,” says Konstantinos Bourtsos, who bought
the Saga Lumi Royal Top Lot of black female mink
in March for his company Bourtsos Bros S.A. “As
we start mink production in our new factory in
Greece, we have chosen Saga Furs and the black
Lumi top lot to be in our collection. We have been
buyers of Saga Furs since 1991 and we choose only
the best quality skins. A Lumi collection will be
manufactured in Greece and will be available in
our Bourtsos line.”
What the buyers say
Eddie Reich, ER Fur Trading, NY
Tim Everest, Cyril Murkin (HK)
Ltd., HK
“This was a great experience and so well
attended by a broad range of interests from
the industry. It was good from a social as
well as a purchasing point of view, and it was an
efficient way to buy all the goods you need.”
Mr. Liu, Yuyao, China
“With two auctions at once, it meant one
less auction to cover. It was very convenient
and good with the offering of mutation
mink and Blackglama. It was a value to come here.”
Tommaso Guida , Guida Italy
“ALC and Saga are both auctions where
you feel secure. This is a good union. The
companies are similar, the way they sell,
the way they treat customers. You feel pampered
and this is good for people who come to buy, to feel
relaxed. It was a good test and the market
responded well. For us it was a time saver.”
Pierre Lipski, Hurwitz Exports
Limited, London
“The idea of American Legend, Saga Furs
and Fur Harvesters joining forces to offer a
one-stop-shop experience proved to be the right
one. Buyers and sellers alike benefited from a
larger, more diverse selection of goods on offer, in
one superb location as opposed to three. In my
opinion, it makes commercial sense to continue
with this successful formula, long may it continue.”
“Putting in the most diverse offering of
raw fur skins was an inspired move. What made it
special was the professionalism that the parties
brought to that occasion. The team from Seattle
managed a monumental task of holding an
auction on the other side of the world, and did so
seamlessly. The success of the sale in very difficult
market conditions can be attributed to excellent
leadership and a fabulous response from the
whole team. The facilities operated by Saga Furs
were a perfect launch pad for the cooperation.
The auctioneers from Seattle were far more
relaxed than when selling in Seattle and all
performed at the top of their game. The back-up
services provided by Saga Furs assured that the
outcome would be positive. I look forward to
another successful sale in Helsinki in June.”
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PRELIMINARY SALES PROGRAMME
JUNE 2014
Inspection 26-31.5.2014
Selling 1-12.6.2014
Sunday, 1 June
Fur Harvesters
Red fox
TOTAL
Wednesday, 4 June
SHOWLOTS
American Legend
TOTAL
Sunday, 8 June
SHOWLOTS
Saga Furs
TOTAL
SHOWLOTS
8.000
60
Black M
240.000
400
Brown F
350.000
500
Cross fox
800
20
Mahogany M
100.000
250
Glow F
270.000
350
Silver fox
100
10
Blue Iris M/F
50.000
100
Pearl M/F
250.000
720
White fox
1.500
10
Ranch Wild M/F
870.000
1.570
Grey fox
2.000
20
Breeder M
Coyote
15.000
120
120.000
250
Beaver
50.000
110
Wild mink
20.000
90
100.000
30
Raccoon
Muskrat
Otter
4.500
55
Sable
40.000
210
Chinchilla
1.000
20
Fisher
6.000
65
Badger
1.000
30
Ermine & Squirrel
15.000
15
Skunk & Opossum
3.000
25
387.900
1.140
75.000
250
200.000
200
665.000
1.200
Monday, 9 June
Saga Furs
Thursday, 5 June
Saga Furs
TOTAL
Sapphire M/F
70.000
400
Black M
140.000
350
Mahogany M
140.000
350
White M/F
280.000
440
Marten
2.000
30
Chinchilla Rex &
Castor Rex
6.000
90
638.000
1.660
SHOWLOTS
TOTAL
SHOWLOTS
Brown M
350.000
500
Glow F
200.000
350
Silverblue M/F
300.000
720
850.000
1.570
Tuesday, 10 June
American Legend
TOTAL
Section III M/F
SHOWLOTS
465.000
1.000
465.000
1.000
Monday, 2 June
Fur Harvesters
TOTAL
Ranch foxes
3.000
140
Lynx
3.000
40
12.000
800
Lynx cat
Friday, 6 June
SHOWLOTS
American Legend
TOTAL
Wednesday, 11 June
SHOWLOTS
Saga Furs
TOTAL
Black F
260.000
350
Breeders F
100.000
500
Mahogany F
100.000
200
Breeders M
350.000
1.200
Various mutations M/F
Saga Furs
Pastel M/F
20.000
100
Silver fox
65.000
500
Pearl M/F
20.000
100
Gold fox
7.000
100
White M/F
10.000
30
Gold Cross fox
1.000
Various mutations M/F
10.000
120
Breeder F
50.000
125
Palomino M/F
50.000
300
Saga Furs
Pastel M/F
30.000
150
East European mink M/F
550.000
1.475
Red fox
500
20
91.500
1.600
TOTAL
Blue Shadow fox
35.000
200
520.000
550
45.000
300
Finnraccoon
Karakul
25.000
200
1.900
TOTAL
SHOWLOTS
400.000
1.400
400.000
1.400
To be finished at 1.30 p.m.
Saga Furs
Blue Frost fox
10.000
460.000
Thursday, 12 June
Saga Furs
Tuesday, 3 June
Blue fox
SHOWLOTS
TOTAL
SHOWLOTS
250
80.000
250
705.000
1.550
Saturday, 7 June
Saga Furs
TOTAL
SHOWLOTS
Minks
Saga Furs
3.800.000
American Legend
1.600.000
Black F
150.000
250
TOTAL MINKS
Mahogany F
140.000
350
673.000
140.000
620
Foxes
Saga Furs
Black Cross M/F
80.000
480
Wild furs
Fur Harvesters
405.900
510.000
1.700
Other furs
Saga Furs 113.500
Various Crosses M/F
We reserve the right to change the quantities and dates.
For updates and final offering information, please check: www.sagafurs.com and click, AUCTIONS
5.400.000
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AUCTION SERVICES
Registration
Visiting address
Please sign up to attend the auction at:
reservation@sagafurs.com
or use our online registration form:
www.sagafurs.com and click, AUCTIONS
We recommend you register for the auction and
book hotel accommodations early.
Saga Furs Oyj
Martinkyläntie 48
FI-01720 Vantaa, Finland
Tel +358 9 84981
Fax +358 9 849 8319
Visa
Hotels
You are welcome to make your hotel reservations via Saga Furs at:
reservation@sagafurs.com
Crowne Plaza Helsinki
*Hilton Hotel Kalastajatorppa
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Helsinki
Scandic Hotel Continental
Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä
Sokos Hotel Presidentti
We recommend you book a room at least 7 days
in advance of the first inspection date to ensure
the availability of a room.
A Schengen visa is applied for from the embassy
or consulate of the destination country. It is
advisable to apply for a visa well in advance of
the planned date of travel. A minimum of 14 days
should be reserved for processing.
Note: Some hotels may charge a full room fee if
a cancellation is made less than one week before
the first inspection day.
For the official letter of invitation from Saga
Furs, please send a request by email to:
assistant@sagafurs.com
Bus transportation
Request should include the following information:
Our courtesy bus to and from Saga Furs will
make stops at the hotels specified above on all
inspection and selling days.
Name
Date of birth
Passport number and photocopy of passport
(page with photo)
Company the applicant represents
Name of the broker
* Bus service is not available at Hilton Hotel
Kalastajatorppa.
Information about the bus schedules will be
available at the information desk during the
auction period.
THREE ICONIC BRANDS
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PO Box 58308
Seattle, Washington 98138
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1867 Bond Street
North Bay, Ontario, Canada P1B 8K6
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Martinkyläntie 48
FI-01720 Vantaa, Finland
Tel +1 (425) 251 3200
Fax +1 (425) 251 3222
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