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The next GSF auction willl be taking place on Saturday 4th February at the regular time of 3pm Eastern. This month's sale includes an opportunity to get one of only twenty-five bennuite crystals known to exist.

Please scroll down to post two to see the full list of items in the sale.

Venue & auctioneer

The auction will take place at Gilfane Arena and Reuggan will be acting as auctioneer. The arena is located a little east of the Skara ferry in the central Gilfane area (see map) (http://www.gilfane.com/NewGilfaneMap.html). You can also get there via teleporters: the “Gilfane” teleporter at the Hub east of Umbra will bring you to the Citadel next door, and one directly to the Arena will be available from both the entrance of Vernia Market in New Magincia (the vendor house next to the flower garden) and the IPKU New Magincia hub.

The auction will be taking place on the top floor; follow the stairs up to the second floor then use one of the teleporters south of the fountain.

Auction staff will be wearing the Gilfane crimson and black colours.

Commission

As this GSF auction is not in support of any particular cause, the auction house is not deducting any commission on sales.

Auction house rules

All those attending the sale are asked to be considerate to other participants and not do anything to disrupt or unnecessarily delay proceedings, especially pointless spamming of text and/or spells. Those engaging in aggressive, disorderly and/or suspicious behaviour are liable to be removed from the building by officials. In addition, the following prohibitions are in effect:

a) No hiding or stealthing within the arena building, unless authorized to do so or in self-defence.

b) No casting of spells in the arena building unless in self-defence or authorized to do so. Exceptions are minor beneficial spells such as night sight, provided these are not spammed. The opening of gates is specifically banned; please go outside to do this.

c) No pets are permitted in the building.

d) No sitting in the priority seating (the thrones) without authorization.

e) No entering the secure area (grassy part of the arena) without authorization (such as when purchasing winning bids).

Bidding

Bids can be made at the live event by calling out the amount that you wish to bid. In the case of two identical bids, the one accepted will be the first that appears in the auctioneer's journal.

The auctioneer will try and keep bidding at set levels in relation to the current bid price, but this is not set in stone. However, bids of odd amounts or only marginally above the current high bid may either be rejected or rounded down. The general bid levels are as follows:

up to 100k: increments of 10k
up to 200k: increments of 20k
200k - 500k: increments of 50k
500k - 1 million: increments of 100k
1 - 2 million: increments of 200k
2 - 5 million: increments of 500k
5 - 20 million: increments of 1 million
20 - 50 million: increments of 2 million
over 50 million: increments of 5 million

Winning bidders

Although encouraged to stay until the end of the auction, winning bidders may claim their items at any time by approaching an assistant cashier (NOT the auctioneer, please). You should then follow their instructions to get to the secure checkout area. Sales will be made via a vendor.

If you have to leave the auction unexpectedly and do not have time to claim your items, please at least inform an official. Failure to claim items or give notice may lead to them being offered to the underbidder instead.

Reserve Price

Many items in the sale will carry a reserve price. If bids do not meet or exceed this reserve price, the lot will go unsold. Even if no reserve has been specified, the auctioneer may, at his discretion, decline to sell a lot if he does not believe that a reasonable bid has been offered.

Commission bids

We encourage as many people as possible to try and attend the auction but if you are unable to do so, and do not have anyone who can act on your behalf, then it is possible to send in a bid in advance of the sale, known as a commission bid. The commission bid represents the maximum amount your are prepared to pay for the item, and the auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to this amount.

The following rules apply to commission bids:

a) To make a commission bid, PM/ICQ me with “Commission bid” as the title. Include the lot number and description of the item(s) you wish to bid on, together with the maximum amount you are prepared to pay.

b) If I do not know you, then please tell me who you are in-game. Commission bids may be limited or even rejected from complete strangers without some sort of security.

c) In the event of identical commission bids, the one received first will take priority.

d) Commission bids are held in strict confidence and will not be revealed to anyone other than the auctioneer. However, the identity of any winning bidders may be entered into the public record.

e) Successful bidders will be notified of any items that they win. Please try and make arrangements to collect the items within forty-eight hours of the end of the sale. Failure to make adequate communications with the auctioneer may result in the items being withdrawn and offered instead to the underbidder.

Official accounts & settlement

A record of sale prices will appear here after the auction.

Settlement with those who have sold lots will be made as soon as practicable.

Confidentiality & liability

All reserve prices, commission bids and other privileged information from buyers & sellers will be kept in confidence by the auctioneer except in the event of a new auctioneer having to be appointed due to illness or force majeure.

Final responsibility for items being sold, monies raised thereon and the conduct of the auction, lies with the auctioneer.

Submitting items for sale

If you have items that you would like to have included in the October auction, please contact Reuggan.

2015 Auctions

April (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=5965.0)

May (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6009.0)

June (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6072.0)

July (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6129.0)

August (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6151.0)

September (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6189.0)

October (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6229.0)

November (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6256.0)

December (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6284.0)

2016 Auctions

January (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6311.0)

February (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6337.0)

March (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6375.0)

April (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6433.0)

May (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6491.0)

June (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6546.0)

July (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6600.0)

August (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6659.0)

September (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6777.0)

October (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6860.0)

November (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=6961.0)

December (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=7040.0)

2017 Auctions

January (http://www.whitecouncil.org/forums/index.php?topic=7095.0)

GSF February '17 Auction Items

Lot #
1	80 x Faery Dust (http://www.uoguide.com/Faery_Dust)  300k - CharGar
2	Figurehead of the BMV Ararat (http://www.uoguide.com/Ararat_stealables)  20k - The Chopper
3	Three shadow item deeds (http://www.uoguide.com/Shadow_Furniture_Set) (Obsidian Pillar, Obsidian Rock, Spike Post)  100k - Razz
4	Reward cloth assortment #1  10k - Blind Otto
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot4.png)
5	Reward cloth assortment #2  45k - Blind Otto
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot5.png)
6	+25 stat scroll  1.2m - Holden
7	Three rare plants and red east & south plant tapestries  110k - Brian Vampiro
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot7.jpg)
8	Book of Truth (http://www.uoguide.com/Book_of_Truth)  35k - Magichands
9	Plant dye selection (http://www.uoguide.com/Natural_Dye)  500k - Starcon
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot9.png)
10	Power scroll binding book  110k - The Chopper
11	17 x White pearl (http://www.uoguide.com/White_Pearl)  200k - Becca
12	2 x Distillery (http://www.uoguide.com/Distillery) (one east, one south)  Lot unsold - no bids
13	Assassins' Guild sign (http://www.uoguide.com/Traders_Quest)  250k - Razz
14	Exodus +5 stat scroll (http://www.uoguide.com/Scroll_of_Valiant_Commendation)  1.7m - Holden
15	2015 Valentine's Day picnic basket (http://uo.com/wiki/ultima-online-wiki/items/holiday-gifts/valentine-gifts/)  40k - Blind Otto
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/Generic/ValentineBasket.jpg)
16	Eight-piece Primeval Lich rack set  200k - Sargatanza
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/Generic/Rack.jpg)
17	Three Primeval Lich gravestone sets (three stones, six grave dirt)   100k - Freja
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot17.jpg)
18	Small banana tree (from Primeval Lich)  650k - Tanager
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/Generic/SmallBananaTree.jpg)
19	11 x Lesser Pigments of Tokuno (http://www.uoguide.com/Pigments_of_Tokuno) (one use each)  *** FEATURED LOT ***  2.3m - Brian Vampiro
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot19.png)
20	Crystal portal (http://www.uoguide.com/Crystal_Portal) (1st year vet reward)  2m - Magichands
21	Corrupted crystal portal (http://www.uoguide.com/Corrupted_Crystal_Portal) (1st year vet reward)  2.6m - Magichands
22	House Teleportation Tiles (http://www.uoguide.com/House_Teleportation_Tile) (12th year vet reward)  9m - Sara Dale
23	Race change token  300k - The Chopper
24	12th Anniversary ticket (http://www.uoguide.com/12th_Anniversary)  600k - Starcon
25	Nine 11th Anniversary tokens (http://www.uoguide.com/11th_Year_Collection) (all item except BOD covers & bookcase)  6m - Starcon
26	Haochi's pigments token (http://www.geocities.jp/uo_color/hao/haochipd.html)   2.1m - The Chopper
27	2 x Heritage tokens (http://www.uoguide.com/Heritage_Token)  1m - Baby Doll
28	Lasher statuette    *** FEATURED LOT ***  Lot unsold - reserve not met
29	Fermentation barrel (http://uo.com/wiki/ultima-online-wiki/skills/cooking/cooking-bulk-orders/)  400k - Starcon
30	Ornament of the Magician (http://www.uoguide.com/Ornament_of_the_Magician) (cursed version)  300k - Billy Buttons
31	Sorcerer's Armour set [replica] (http://www.uoguide.com/Sorcerer's_Armor_Set) (male version)  250k - Blind Otto
32	Staff of Pyros (http://www.uoguide.com/Staff_of_Pyros)  1m - Event Horizon
33	A vampiric skinning knife of slaughter  250k - Freja
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot33.png)
34	Corgul's Enchanted Sash (http://www.uoguide.com/Corgul%27s_Enchanted_Sash)  250k - Holden
35	Cloak of Silence (http://www.uoguide.com/Cloak_Of_Silence) (+10 stealth)  1m - Sarah
36	Katalkotl's Ring (http://www.uoguide.com/Katalkotl%27s_Ring)    *** FEATURED LOT ***  3m - Malloc
37	Compassion's Eye (http://www.uoguide.com/Compassion%27s_Eye)  2m - Leprechaun
38	Angel gift box (http://www.uoguide.com/Gift_Box)  2.2m - Malloc
39	February miscellany box  550k - Starcon
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot39.png)
40	Three runic saws (http://www.uoguide.com/Runic_Tools) (1 x ash, 2 x oak)    *** FEATURED LOT ***  1m- Event Horizon
41	Set of six Eodon tribal banners (http://uo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/eodon-banners.gif)  2m - Sarah
42	All four Artisan Festival wooden sculpture rewards (http://uo.com/wiki/ultima-online-wiki/gameplay/crafting/artisan-festival/)  800k - Sarah
43	EM Bennu sash  1m - Tanager
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/Generic/BennuSash.png)
44	Mana phasing orb (http://www.uoguide.com/Mana_Phasing_Orb) [MR/HCI/LRC]  100k - Righty
45	Mana phasing orb (http://www.uoguide.com/Mana_Phasing_Orb) [SR/DCI/SDI]  220k - Joline Maza
46	Moonstone crystal (http://uo.com/wiki/ultima-online-wiki/gameplay/quests/the-zealotry-of-zipactriotl/)    *** FEATURED LOT ***  6m - Ariana Riverwind
47	Three Whispering Roses (Mach, Rose, Tracy)  1.5m - Event Horizon
48	Three AoS clothing items (two sashes, one kilt)  1.75m - Razz
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot48.png)
49	Four Dread Horn tainted mushrooms (http://www.uoguide.com/Dread_Horn_Tainted_Mushroom)  100k - Talia
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/February17/Lot49.jpg)
50	Bennuite Crystal [event item]    *** FEATURED LOT ***  9.5m - Sarah
	(https://www.gilfane.com/Files/Auction/Generic/Bennuite.jpg)

Does the #45 talisman have full durability?

Is #31 Sorc suit a replica?

Is 16 a rack set or a vat set? Feels like a vat to me...

The suit is a replica.

The rack is a rack, I just had the wrong image.

*waits for Razz to say something inappropriate about feeling a lich's rack*

Can I test the rack to make sure it's the right fit?

Quote from: Razz on January 27, 2017, 06:22:11 PM
Can I test the rack to make sure it's the right fit?

Only if Otto can make the adjustments

Polite request -

Please could I have access to the Auction?

number 9  is it a plant dye selection or a plant dye collection?  you have selection, as in you can select a color or colors.

Quote from: Sara Dale on February 02, 2017, 06:18:24 PM
number 9  is it a plant dye selection or a plant dye collection?  you have selection, as in you can select a color or colors.

It's "selection" in the sense of a synonym for assortment/medley/collection, so everything shown in the image

Can Nadir go to the Auction?
Yes I know he is HI-5, but I also know him as a honorable person. If he say, he will come in peace, he will.
I feel he at least deserve a yes or no, when he comes here and ask polite.

Quote from: Freja on February 04, 2017, 01:25:05 PM
Can Nadir go to the Auction?
Yes I know he is HI-5, but I also know him as a honorable person. If he say, he will come in peace, he will.
I feel he at least deserve a yes or no, when he comes here and ask polite.

The matter is still being discussed.

In light of all the disruption that H-5 caused the event in previous months, including the theft of one of the lots, and the fact that their leadership doesn't appear to have changed its views given the fake auction house and other buildings that are still in our town, it is the view of many within the Gilfane leadership, myself included, that no Hi-5 member should be permitted to attend the auction. Others, however, feel that as Nadir had minimal involvement with those events and seems to be, shall we say, "a cut above" the typical Hi-5 member, an exception should be made.

Following a vote, the final decision is that he will be allowed to attend, subject of course to him obeying all of the usual auction house rules.

The listing has been updated with the winning bidders and prices.

Thanks to all those who attended. It was great to see many new faces. And thanks as ever to the auction staff:

Becca - porter
Sara Dale - scribe
Boolean, Morgan, Susie - security
CharGar, Sarah - cashiers

The March auction is provisionally scheduled for March 4th. Contact me if you want to put anything in, even provisionally, as the slots have filled up quite quickly recently. There is already a star lot for March and it is a biggie!!!

Fantastic work!