Coming soon: Date & Time: 2012-6-18 18:00:00 Address: Jianguo Hotel, Shanghai Viewings: June 14-22 http://www.hosane.com/productlist.asp?auctionid=G12061 Lots of MCC in the auction, haven't browsed through it thoroughly so don't know what's there (or more importantly; not there) for sale. I see GOW, Pandas, and... a 10oz Kook?????. Some medals too. Should provide some more interesting data into how the Chinese market thinks of Pandas and MCC in general [Oh and Kooks LOL] Chinese press release: http://www.hosane.com/newsdetail.asp?newsID=422
The Hosane catalogues are beautiful (as are some of the staff). If you have won previous auctions they are free If you are a first time buyer, you may need to purchase them. But if you turn up to the viewing room (in Shanghai), and chat a little, they normally give you one for free. What makes the Hosane Auctions special, is that the audience is usually almost entirely Mainland Chinese - since international bidders have restricted postal options (i.e. they cannot have their items sent to them outside of the Mainland). Last time I went, I saw some Pandas reach over 1,000,000RMB. Exciting to witness. Anyone wanting to visit Shanghai during this time? Let me know.
This set sold for over $1million USD. [imgz=http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/675_19841oz.jpg][/imgz] Some people question whether the BIG3 can increase in price, since they are already so expensive... but looking at these figures, the BIG3 are still pretty affordable.
15% I think, will let yennus confirm though. Also not 100% sure as to whether or not the final price listed on their websites include BP. Checked. They do include BP in final realized prices. See example: http://www.hosane.com/upload/pdf/T11121.html
I can't remember what the commission was... but I think 15% sounds about right. If I find my previous invoices I'll try to confirm the % here.