Seal sold at Fur Harvesters, 1,394 pelts, 42% sold, avg price $15.68, top price $51.00
Similar price to Beaver, but beaver has 70% sales.
Seal appeared at 1 auction in 2017.
Seal did not appear at auction in 2018.
Seal appeared at 1 out of 3 auctions in 2016: Seal 1,240 offered, 56% sold, av price $22.15, $45.00 top price
Seal appeared at 1 out of 4 auctions in 2015.June 2015: Hair Seal 515 offered, 53% sold, $14.38 avg price, $38.00 top price -source
Seal appeared at 1 out of 4 auctiong in 2014 -source
Seal 1,078 42% Overall $37.92 $66.00
Seal sold at 2 out of 4 auctions in 2013:Hairseal 1,151 25% - $35.10 $70.00 -source
Ring Seal 1,386 70% Overall $33.87 $70.00 -source
2012: Ring Seal 1,589 76% $42.44 $82.00 source
Zero sales of Seal recorded at 4 out of 4 auctions in 2011.
2010 - The Year of the Ban
February 20, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wild fur prices advanced STRONGLY on all articles at February’s Fur Harvesters Auction source
May 29th & 30th, 2010 Auction - All prices in U.S. dollars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Our auction fell in line with our competitor’s earlier auction with price declines on most wild fur species compared to February levels. The exception was taxidermy items that saw strong demand and resulted in excellent prices. Clearances on some species were disappointing, however FHA firmly believes that wild fur is in the early stages of recovery and it’s important the auction houses support this recovery by limiting major price fluctuations. -source
Only 1 auction out of 3 in 2010 sold seal. "Fur Harvesters Auction opened the 2010 wild fur auction season with very positive gains, with most species showing healthy increases and excellent clearances. It was important for trappers as well as the trade to see some positive results after last year's disappointing season. For us waiting until spring for this to happen was not an option. "
Seal 8,700 15% $23.41 $40.00 -source
Seal at this auction relfects the trend of many other auctions, the sale rate is low, nearly always the lowest one, and in this case is selling at nealry 10% of the rate that other species are.
"We wish to thank our shippers for their support and we will continue to work through this market downturn." Mark Downey Chief Executive Officer Fur Harvesters Auction Inc - source
No seal sold at any of the 4 auctions in 2009.
No seal sold at any of 3 auctions in 2008.
No seal sold at any of 3 auctions in 2007.
2006:Seal sold at 1 out of 4 auctions. " A strong attendance of Russian, Chinese, European and North American buyers competed aggressively throughout the day." Hair Seal 6,224 96% $63.61 $111.18 Very Strong Demand -source
2005:Seal sold at 1 out of 4 auctions. "FHA’s December 17, 2005 auction was very successful. Our attendance of buyers exceeded last December’s. Beaver, muskrat and mink realized strong increases of at least 20% over last year’s levels. Otter remains firm to last year’s levels while fisher continues to rise. The amount of interest for most all wild fur species has been remarkable. Items such as fisher, lynx, bobcat, mink, beaver and muskrat are in very high demand. The buying community is pressing our firm very hard for details on what quantities will be available for our February 2006 auction. Marten is expected to see the highest price increases of any wild item this year. As FHA’s February 2005 auction witnessed the highest averages on many species, our reputation for handling the finest northern goods from several premier jurisdictions has created an exclusive marketing edge in our shippers favour. The world’s buying power looks to the company now when pressed to fill orders on select goods such as sable, beaver, fisher, lynx, fox and wild mink. We are very optimistic that with the conclusion of our December 2005 auction and with North Bay once again setting the market first, this trend of strong prices will only continue more aggressively as the season goes on." Hair Seal 7,770 84% $61.97 $125.00 -source
2004:Seal sold at 1 out of 4 auctions. Hair Seal 7800 85% $59.00 $77.00 Ring seal up 70% over Dec 03 levels - Danes and Russians dominated throughout. -source
2003: Nunavut Hairseal 10,461 75% $35.26 $55.00 - source
"Our competitor's decision to postpone their May auction and partner with Copenhagen Fur Center and sell in June could not have been easy as well" -source
"Despite all the uncertainty in the world at this time, the results of the February 14, 2003 sale were remarkable. Long haired goods saw tremendous advances over December's levels. As well, beaver advanced 15%. The strong position taken by Greece and the attendance of new Russian accounts drove this much needed advancement. Otter advanced 45% due to strong competition from new players hungry for this item. Lynx and Lynx Cat realized the highest increases with both items advancing 90% thanks to the position taken by Greece and Italy. Top Bundle of Beaver purchased by Musi of Montreal" - source
2002: Hair seal 9,539 85% $41.70 $65.00 - source