MINK PROMOTIONS
AUCTION CALENDAR
WWD In Person: Kathy Ireland
The May 7th issue of Women’s Wear Daily celebrated the career of American Legend’s brand ambassador, Kathy Ireland.
ALC Welcomes Kathy Ireland
American Legend Brand Ambassador, Kathy Ireland, makes special guest appearance at ALC during Guest Appreciation Night
Blackglama Label Commands Significant Premium
Blackglama females showed a 13% premium this week versus Black NAFA female sales in February, while Blackglama males commanded an 8% premium.
May 2012 Preliminary Offering
American Legend Cooperative May 2012 Preliminary Offering - 1.7 Million Mink on sale May 21st - 23rd.
Auction Concludes with Rising Mutation Prices
American Legend concluded its March 2012 auction with tremendous results on the balance of the Mutation collection.
PRESS RELEASE
Selling May 21st – May 23rd, 2012
On show May 16th
Order of Sale
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Start at 12:00PM |
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 – Start at 8AM |
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Monday, May 21, 2012 – Start at 8AM |
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 – Start at 8AM |
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – Start at 8AM – Finish by 4:00PM |
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QUANTITIES AND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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About ALC Auctions
OUR COMPANY
American Legend is the world’s oldest fur auction house. Today, American Legend is a world leader in the marketing and promotion of fur products. American Legend is the exclusive outlet for American Legend® mink, the finest quality mink in the world. We also offer European mink, North American wild fur, and North American and European farm fox. American Legend was also the first American auction house to offer Russian sable. American Legend is owned entirely by American mink producers.
OUR PRODUCT
Indigenous to North America, mink have been ranch-raised here for over a century. Over time, a tradition of superior research, innovation and genetics has evolved American mink production into the pinnacle of the world’s fur industry. American Legend prides itself in offering the world’s finest fur: American Legend® mink. American Legend is North America’s largest fur auction house, selling over 70% of the North American mink crop annually. Each year, American Legend offers the world’s largest collection of North American mink, averaging 2 to 2.5 million pelts annually. North America produces 10-12% of the world’s entire mink crop. North American mink have a shorter nap, are finer in quality, and are preferred in the world’s traditional and emerging markets.
OUR SERVICES
Although over a century old, American Legend is every bit the most modern, efficient and technologically advanced fur auction facility in the world. Located in expansive facilities covering over 40,000 square meters, American Legend is state-of-the-art in every way. Our systems for record and receipts, invoicing and payment, and shipping and receiving are accurate, efficient and cost effective.
American Legend provides an exceptional environment for conducting the business of buyer inspection and sale. Our inspection area is both spacious and comfortable, and our auctions are time-efficient, market sensitive and fair. To add to the efficiency and ease of business, there are fax machines and phones available to buyers, and a working environment that is relaxed and professional.