The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-02-08
Big Sale of Furs Will Be Held In
 Seattle This Month
By the New Seattle Fur Ex- change Which Was Re gently Organized for the Development of the Raw
 Fur Industry of Alaska.


 change is planning for big sale of furs to be held about the middle of this month, the e&act date to be fixed later. The Exchange has on hand consignment of Alaska furs to the value of about s50,0O0, and expects numerous other consignments before the day of the sale.
 The Seattle Fur Exchange is an or ganization by the leading business interests of Seattle, for a more thor ough development of the raw fur in dustry of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
 The Exchange has issued printed announcement which gives further details Of the organization as follows
 This organization is composed of fifty stockholders, representing the the chief industries of Seattle, inclu- ing jobbers, wholesalers, manufac- turers, merchants, and bankers who, realizing the immediate need of de- pendable selling agency for raw furs and allied products of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, have coope- rated to establish the Seattle Fur Exchange, and has purchased out right the Seattle Fur Sales Agency, representing in small way what the Seattle Fur Exchange will rep resent in a big way.
 'The business of the Seattle Fur Exchange, which will specialize in Alaska raw furs, is to act as your agent, selling your fur shipments on a strictly commercial basis to the highest bidder and to the best pos sible advantage in America.
 we are promised a large volume of business, which will create for us a competitive primary market, sec ond to none in the United States. We will issue frequent market reports to our shippers, and will be pleased to answer promptly (by wire if request ed) all inquiries. It will be our en- deavor to keep you posted at all times.
 "Our service bureau is in touch with conditions throughout the fur world, and is always at your dispos- al to assist with any problem that may arise, or furnish you with up- to-date reports on any specific arti- cle.
 "Our commission charges are four per cent on lots over $1,000.00 and five per cent on lots under $1,000.00 This covers all handling, selling and insurance charges.
 "No charge is made for showing or warehousing goods, except in cases where by reason of excessive limits or other causes, your ship ments remain in our possession over two advertised sales. In such cases small charge of one-half of one per cent per month or fraction thereof will be charged. This charge will be based on the limits placed upon the shipments.
 We are in touch with all leading fur buyers of the country and know their requirements. We will solicit orders for our shippers whenever possible, and will frequently be able to obtain contracts for their goods in advance. at all times working for the benefit of the shippers, as their satisfaction is the keynote to our success.
 "In case you want quick action and prompt returns, please mention it when advising of your shipment, and we will place your goods in our special sales, held when necessary, to be sold At the earliest moment and to the best advantage. This method is sometimes advisable, and in leaving the values to our judg- ment. we are often able to take ad- vantage of favorable selling condi- tions. ~
 "If you prefer, limit can be pla- ced upon your furs and they will not be sold for less. However, we sug- gest that shippers do not place a prohibitive limit, preferring for good business reasons, such as a sudden advance or decline in the market, taht sale prices be left to our judg-