The promise of a hidden treasure is tempting, but while in the previous case the bidding war was almost open here the strategy seemed to change, as many, probably trying to get on other people’s nerves waited for a long time to bid.
A frustrating sensation to think an object is almost yours just to hear another person bid. A lady in a green shirt took the lead during most of the time during this bidding war, but as things got more and more tense a Ren’dorei gentleman started to push, bidding in the last moment until finally, Mister Vor’thus Phoenixmight, got the bell, and the possibility to get a treasure, for one gold. He might not find it, but there is one sure winner on this one, as this gentleman was accompanied by a curious bird that did not stop looking at the bell, at least the animal will be happy with a new shiny thing.
H.Lester:
"Is there anything you do not deal in? any goods you stay away from? refuse to deal with? Some people for instance refuse to deal in weapons."
Lady Topwells:
"I don't think there is anything. As long as it is about legal goods, I am open to talk about the deal."
H.Lester:
"How do you handle the shipping of items? you do it yourself or have a third party doing that?"
Lady Topwells:
"Both. We have four ships which are transporting our goods over the sea. Then we have carts for longer travels. And at the end, we use local transport when it is convenient."
H.Lester:
"You have hubs in all continents besides Pandaria?"
Lady Topwells:
"Yes. And Kul Tiras was added few weeks ago."
H.Lester:
"You also play a role in the new market days don't you?"
Lady Topwells:
"Here in Boralus, yes."
H.Lester:
"What is your role in that?"
Lady Topwells:
"I would say just one of the merchants. It may appear I am more involved as I am open for new opportunities since I come to this city. I was participating some meetings when the plan of setting a regular market for outsiders appeared."
Remember the Boralus market runs roughly every other week. the next one is on the 8th of July.
Third item: Jade Dagger of the White Tiger, donated by Fair Trade Limited. Starting at 30 silvers.
For this object the war was quick and fast, after a initial bid of 30 silver an elven lady raised it to 50, and quickly three people were bidding, one right after the other, reaching, 70, 80 and one gold in mere seconds. It seemed like it would end there but the elven lady came back to raise it to one gold and 50 silvers, and more and more people started to bid as well. The lady did not want to go home without that ancient dagger however, when the bid was at one gold and 70, she raised it to two gold. A bold move but can be an effective one to show people you are not there to play, but to win. And as bids kept going up, a man in green went up to three gold pieces, only to be passed by five gold pieces offered by the elven lady. This kept going and the price increased to 7, 10 15, 20 and finally at 23 pieces of gold, Miss Thaldrissa, got the desired dagger.
Deals and details
H.Lester:
"So if people are looking to buy large quantities of goods, or sell them they can contact you and maybe work out a deal?"
Lady Topwells:
"Exactly. But it doesn't matter for us if it is a large order or a small one. Just that we are able to handle big ones as well, which is not the basic offer for many trading companies."
H.Lester:
"Is there anything you are looking for in terms of suppliers, currently?"
Lady Topwells:
"Well, anything, that requires an artistic focus. For example, thread can be either of a poor or good quality, but there is nto much to be done with it. Plus used materials of course. But then you have fabric and if you wish to provide interesting products, such as brocade or hand painted silk, you need to find not just a supplier, but also the one with artistic merits."
H.Lester:
"So artistic craftsmen and women?"
Lady Topwells:
"As a suppliers, yes. We are not looking for people to man some workshops. We do import and export."
H.Lester:
"You are looking to buy their products, not hire them to make stuff?"
Lady Topwells:
"The only things we are producing as whole are leather products. Armors and such. For those, we employ artisans. And yes, as you said. Except for those leather products where we, from the hunting company part, provide full service from killing the animal to having a fine winter hat."
Fourth item: Two bottles of Gilnean Amber whiskey, over 200 hundred years old, donated by Tinka Bartenson. Starting at 35 silvers.
Of course, for an exquisite drink like this, bids started quickly, with Lord Derrington going for 50 but being passed by 80 and then one gold. But the nobleman was not about to let the bottle go, raising his bid to two gold. Of course others were not going to let go either, bid went up to 5. A war started once more and soon the price was raised to 10. Seeing the competition Lord Derrington advised the crowd to say their maximum, as he will continue all night if needed. The price went up to 16 pieces of gold and then Lord Derrington decided to show he was not joking with a bid of 30 gold pieces. Someone tried to go up to 31, but Lord Derrington instantly went for 40, then 50, then 60 and finally Lord Derrington got the bottles at 70 pieces of gold, 35 each. We hope the taste was worth that price.
Round-up
H.Lester:
"I think that is about it. Is there something you want to add?"
Lady Topwells:
"Hm. Maybe, that if someone is looking for selling or buying and is not sure if we are the best choice for his purposes, he may just stop by in our office in the Stormwind or Boralus and ask."
Fifth and final item: Ornate Derrington MK 1 Pistol, donated by Lord Derrington. Technical details: A Derrington MK-1, Pre-Fall of Gilneas. 12" length. Gold fixtures, Gilnean Oak frame, Sapphires inlayed throughout. Used, but in good condition. Starting at one gold.
Once more a bidding war started, in this case between a gentleman and a Ren’dorei lady that got the price to 5 in the first moments of the auction. More people joined with bidding, and as we have seen, when that happens prices start to go up really fast. In this case up to 30 in the next five minutes, with Miss Tinka Bartenson showing quite some interest in that piece as she went up to 40 after someone passed her previous bid. The Ren’dorei lady kept up to competition and between both the price went up to 55. It seems seeing these two got other people interested and they started to bid as well. Miss Bartenson kept going and the pistol soon reached 100 gold pieces, well, if it was not because the auction was for charity, Lord Derrington would have made back the money he had to pay for his fine. The final and winning bid by Mister Orazio Ark, was of 116 gold.
Make sure you check out the next auction on the 18th if you are into that, or contact Lady Topwells if you have items to sell or buy, who knows what deals can be struck.