Re: Auctions

Hi Chick,
       No one was more amazed by the incredible bidding in the First Look
Auction then we were ourselves. We really think we've turned a corner on the
days of hostas losing value because of tissue culture. People are starting
to realize that there are a lot more hostas than will ever be TCed. It's
important to see that we're getting back to some sanity and people can still
have little nurseries (and auctions) where there are hostas you can't get
anywhere else. Just like it used to be with places like Savory's and Soules'
and others.

       I personally think the primary reason for such spirited bidding was
the "Uncle Chick Wants You To Donate And Bid In The Auction" poster. It was
what made me donate 7 plants. Sorry about your bid for the presidency. Maybe
next time.
                                            .......Bill Meyer, First Look
Auction Slave



> Like Glen, I was amazed by the prices paid at the First Look auction.  I
> haven't seen that kind of money being thrown around lately.
>
> I don't follow the auctions much, but my curiosity was arroused and so I
> went to the Hosta Library auction and e-bay to see what was going on.
> Nothing.
>
> It looks like there is mostly junk on e-bay and the opening prices at
> the library seem pretty high to me, especially for stuff coming out of
> tc.  Hardly any of the items even get a bid.
>
> It's a shame.  I thought the auctions might be a place for people,
> especially breeders, to sell some of the more unusual and rare things
> that collectors would like to get their hands on, but it doesn't seem to
> be happening.
>
> Chick

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