February 2014 Auction

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1 February 2014 Auction Preliminary Sale Offering Auction Dates: February 17 23, 2014 Inspection from February 12, 2014 NORTH AMERICAN FUR AUCTIONS inc.

2 65 Skyway Ave, Toronto, ON M9W 6C7 Canada tel: fax: January 7, 2014 NAFA cordially invites you to attend our February 2014 Auction, featuring the industry s highest quality mink offering and the most comprehensive and diverse collection of Wild Fur. The Preliminary Offering is enclosed and sale catalogues will be available online through the NAFA website to NAFA registered buyers, on or before the first show date. NAFA is proud and excited to be offering in excess of 4.3 million mink at this auction. Our coveted Black NAFA collection and enhanced label remain the most superior and sought-after in the world and we will also feature the finest North American mink on the market today. Our European collection is of the highest quality and makes NAFA the destination of choice for those seeking superiority. As the trade has come to expect, NAFA s high level of professional services offered to buyers and producers will be in full force at the upcoming auction. We have excellent corporate rates with hotels within walking distance of the NAFA building. As the hotels can fill up quickly, we encourage you to contact Shan Cooper by , scooper@nafa.ca, by fax, , or register online at as soon as possible to confirm your requirements. See our hotel information page for details on all the hotels. The NAFA van service from the airport hotels to the auction house will be available each day. Sincerely Michael Mengar, President and CEO

3 Auction Dates: February 17 23, 2014 inspection from february 12, 2014 Total Mink Offered 4.3 Million Plus The World s Finest & Largest Wild Fur Collection CDN. SABLE: 95,000 COYOTE: 70,000 LYNX & LYNX CAT: 13,000 musquash: 500,000 RACCOON: 550,000

4 January 7, Million mink Monday, February 17 th Wild Fur & Ranch Fox 12:30 PM Coyote 70,000 Wild Red Fox 42,000 Wild Grey Fox 20,000 Wild Cross, Silver & Sundry Fox 2,000 Musquash 500,000 Wild Mink 55,000 Ranch Fox 17,000 TUESday, February 18 th Ranch Mink & Wild Fur Pastel 215,000 White 225,000 Pearl 230,000 Fisher 12,000 Wednesday, February 19 th Ranch Mink Mahogany Male 350,000 Mahogany Female 350,000 Silverblue 170,000 Blue Iris 100,000 Thursday, February 20 th Ranch Mink Demi/Wild Male 815,000 Black Male 460,000 Sapphire 65,000 Violet 20,000 friday, February 21 st Ranch Mink & Wild Fur Demi/Wild Female 815,000 Black Female 460,000 Unique Mutations 25,000 Sable 95,000 saturday, February 22 ND Wild Fur Beaver 130,000 Otter 18,000 Badger 4,000 Raccoon 550,000 Lynx Cat 7,000 Lynx 6,000 sunday, February 23 RD Wild Fur Squirrel 28,000 Ermine 50,000 Wolverine 150 Timber Wolf 1,000 Bears 300

5 hotels All the hotels listed below are within five minutes of the airport and are either within walking distance or less than a two minute drive from the auction house. All of these hotels have shuttle service to and from the airport and NAFA provides transportation between the auction house and the listed hotels where required. The February 2014 hotel rates are as follows: Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel $154 CAD Single/Double Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel $134 CAD Single/Double One Restaurant, One Bar Residence Inn by Marriott $142 CAD One bedroom $193 CAD Two bedroom Breakfast buffet included Sandman Inn $121 CAD Single/Double Courtyard Marriott $129 CAD Single/Double Crowne Plaza $119 CAD Single/Double One Restaurant Radisson Suites* $118 CAD Single/Double $138 CAD Executive Deluxe Suite Carlingview Airport Inn* $93 CAD Single/Double One Restaurant * Smoking available at these hotels only. This covers guest rooms, lounges, restaurants and public areas. There are many additional hotels available in the centre of Toronto, located near the entertainment and restaurant districts; however shuttle service is not available to these hotels. Taxi services or car rental will be required. Attached is a hotel reservation form to be completed and returned by fax to , or register online at If you have any questions, please call Shan Cooper at

6 registration Company Name: Name: Phone: Fax: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Porter Required: [ ] Yes [ ] No available for: [ ] Wed Feb 12 [ ] Thu Feb 13 [ ] Fri Feb 14 [ ] Sat Feb 15 [ ] Sun Feb 16 [ ] Mon Feb 17 [ ] Tue Feb 18 [ ] Wed Feb 19 Hotel Reservations Required: [ ] Yes [ ] No Hotel Requested: [ ] Sheraton Toronto Airport Starwood Rewards # [ ] Toronto Airport Marriott Marriott Rewards # [ ] Residence Inn Toronto [ ] Courtyard Marriott Marriott Rewards # Marriott Rewards # [ ] Sandman Inn [ ] Crowne Plaza Priority Club # [ ] Radisson Suites* [ ] Carlingview Airport Inn* * Smoking available at these hotels only. Room Type: [ ] Smoking [ ] Non-smoking [ ] Single [ ] Double (Twin) [ ] King/Queen Special Requirements: If you are sharing a room, please include roommates Company Name: Name: Credit Card Type: Card #: Expires: / Credit card number required to guarantee reservation Hotel Confirmation: Car Rental Confirmation: Please return this form to the attention of Shan Cooper to guarantee your room reservations and to help facilitate our buyer services. scooper@nafa.ca fax:

7 EVENTS These events will take place during our show/sale period in Toronto. If you are interested in attending any of the events outside of those being hosted in our building please contact Neta Jelvis as soon as possible at or NAFA & Association Events NAFA Lobsterfest february 18 6:00 pm nafa (Auction House) CMBA/AMC Reception Tba Crowne Plaza Hotel The Canadian International AutoShow 40th Anniversary Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North & South Buildings On-line prices go to Feb 14: 12:00pm 10:00pm Adult walk-up ticket prices: $23.00 CAD Feb 15 22: 10:30am 10:00pm Children walk-up ticket prices: $ 7.00 CAD Feb 23: 10:30am 6:00pm Children age 6 and under: FREE Theatre Metamorphosis, Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W, Toronto, Feb ($30 - $99 CAD) Heartbeat of Home, Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, Toronto, Feb ($45 - $107 CAD) Arrabal, Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge St, Toronto, Feb ($84 - $99 CAD) Museums ROM Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen s Park, Toronto The ROM is an internationally renowned museum and a popular public attraction in downtown Toronto, with some six-million objects in its collections today and galleries showcasing world cultures and natural history. Mon-Thurs: 10:00am 5:30pm adult tickets: $16.00 CAD Friday: 10:00am 8:30pm Senior/Student (with ID): $14.50 CAD Sat- Sun: 10:00am 5:30pm Child (5-14): $13.00 CAD AGO Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W, Toronto Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:00am 5:30pm adult admission: $19.50 CAD Wednesday: 10:00am 8:30pm Senior: $16.00 CAD Student/Youth: (6-17) $11.00 CAD Sports Hockey (NHL) Air Canada Centre, 50 Bay Street, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks, February 8 Basketball (NBA) Air Canada Centre, 50 Bay Street, Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks, February 12 Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls, February 19 Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavs, February 21 ($ $1, CAD) ($ $1, CAD)