Re: AIS Silent Auction - your thoughts on thisplease

[John Jones <jijones@usjoneses.com>]

How about a big sign that says "Do Not Touch. Please ask for assistance to inspect the volume". 

Put a piece of plexiglass over it.  

ASI could manage this issue, buy having someone there whenever the auction was open. A pair of cotton gloves is appropriate as I have for handling mine.

It would be good to have a bookseller's description of the condition including whether it comes with its slipcase or not (few do).

While I am sure that ASI and AIS would like to have this volume go to one of our family, I believe that there should be minimum bid level for this so that the sale  price comes at least somewhat close to its commercial value (less the commission that would have to be paid to the book seller). 

There is one rated as "very good"  currently on the US market for $1295.00, but of course it has not sold yet either...


John


On Jan 31, 2012, at 8:30 AM, Janet Smith wrote:

> I think it a good idea, HOWEVER, because this is a rare book I would
> not put it out on the table.  Photos of the front and back cover to
> show any wear etc would be okay.
> 
> I say this because I have been on the look out for it to add to my
> collection. Found one in a rare bookstore in Washington State.  They
> want over $1,100 for it.  Obvisously it is still there.
> 
> I am mentioning the off the table because we have had valuable
> jewelry walk away - sadly.
> 
> I agree with Tom, one time deal and handshake should suffice.  Make
> this too complicated and hard feelings could arise.
> 
> My two cents worth,
> 
> Janet Smith
> 
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: aismemsec@earthlink.net
> To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] AIS Silent Auction - your thoughts on
> thisplease
> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:22:44 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
> 
>> I don't see any reason why AIS can't do this for ASI. However I don't
>> think we need Board approval to accomplish it. A simple agreement
>> between the Silent Auction Chair and the ASI President should
>> suffice.
>> There have been times in the past where a region had a silent auction
>> side by side with AIS and there wasn't any problem. They just wanted
>> to take advantage of the volume that an AIS Convention brings.
>> Lastly, this should be seen as a one time deal. We shouldn't be
>> expected to be running a neighborhood garage sale on an ongoing
>> basis.
>> 
>> Tom Gormley
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Judy Keisling <keisling@swbell.net>
>>> Sent: Jan 31, 2012 10:36 AM
>>> To: AIS Discuss <AISdiscuss@aisboard.org>
>>> Subject: [AISdiscuss] AIS Silent Auction - your thoughts on this
>> please
>>> 
>>> The Aril Society has received a bequest of a copy of a 1913 edition
>> of The
>>> Genus 
>>> Iris to be for auctioned for the purpose of proceeds benefiting that
>>> society.
>>> 
>>> Since the ideal venue for it to be auctioned is at our silent
>>> auction held in 
>>> conjunction with the spring convention, we have received an
>>> inquiry from the 
>>> Aril Society regarding placing this item in this year's
>>> silent auction and 
>>> asking whether it would be feasible for the society to
>>> receive all or part of 
>>> the proceeds.
>>> 
>>> Historically proceeds from all items
>>> donated and sold at these auctions accrue 
>>> to AIS.  However, in researching
>>> whether there is a written AIS policy regarding 
>>> sharing proceeds from auction
>>> sales, we find that no such policy exists.
>>> 
>>> Because of the unique nature of
>>> this request, I would like to hear your thoughts 
>>> on this request. Several
>>> durrent and former board members who were contacted 
>>> while researching this
>>> subject thought that as a courtesy to a cooperating 
>>> society AIS should allow
>>> the Aril Society to receive all of the proceeds on this 
>>> item.
>>> 
>>> As doing so
>>> would require Board action, I would like to hear the thoughts of 
>>> others and
>>> would entertain a motion that could be used as the basis of 
>>> developing policy
>>> on this type of request. 
>>> 
>>> Judy
>>> 
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>> 
>> Tom Gormley
>> AIS Membership Secretary
>> PO Box 177
>> DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
>> 386-277-2057
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