Chicago/Tampa Auction Update

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:38 am

Hey everyone, we have been exhausting our attempts to try and get one auction league for Tampa and Chicago and now here is what we are going to try and do. The attempt for a $650 NL League wasn't successful so we are going to try and do a $650 Mixed Auction League which will be a phone auction between Chicago and Tampa. If you are interested please let me know ASAP. We want to have this finalized by tomorrow if we can and absolutely no later than Friday. So e-mail ([email protected]) or call me (715 445-4612 ext. 653) with confirmation or any questions you may have. You can also confirm in this thread by providing your name. We'll also take new signups so if you're in Chicago or Tampa and want to take part we'd love to have you. You can register online or by contacting me or Greg.

The Auction will start at 4 p.m. ET and 3 p.m. CT

I'll keep a running total below with the people who are in for the phone auction and whether they are in Chicago or Tampa. Let's see if we can get to 15 by tomorrow and close this league out.

1. John Pausma (CHICAGO)

2. Karl Mische (CHICAGO)

3. Ira Alper (CHICAGO)

4. Frank Heron (TAMPA)

5. Jonathan Ugent (CHICAGO)

6. Josh Schwartz (TAMPA)

7. Zac Staples (TAMPA)

8. Brian Edgar (TAMPA)

9. Philip Smith (CHICAGO)

10. Mark Wigent (CHICAGO)

11. Karl Dunlop (CHICAGO)

12. Billy Stubbs (CHICAGO)

13. Dave Clum (TAMPA)

14. Philip McDonald (CHICAGO)

15. Sam Thornton (CHICAGO)

[ March 07, 2007, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:59 am

4 from Chicago and 1 from Tampa so far for the auction. Anybody else interested? C'mon, let's get to 15 so Tampa and Chicago can share in the auction fun next week.

[ March 07, 2007, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:32 am

We're at 8 and counting. Over halfway there. Let's fill this baby up.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:51 am

We're now at 11. Only 4 more spots and we can fill this thing up. I believe in you Tampa and Chicago guys so don't let me down.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:13 am

We're now at 12. Three more spots to go

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:33 am

2 to go

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:11 pm

One spot to go. This is going to happen folks. I feel very confident now.

mgk2004 · Post by **mgk2004** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:45 pm

Tom,

If I am correct in that this is for a $650 mixed auction league in Chicago on March 16 (phoned with Tampa), I guess I could drive down there that day. So, go ahead and sign me up for that last spot!

Thanks,

--- Mike K. (mgk2004)

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:53 pm

OK, this league is full. Thanks everyone. We'll make this a fun time in both cities next week. So the auction will begin at 3 p.m. in Chicago and 4 p.m. in Tampa. You'll be all getting an e-mail confirmation as well but plan on attending if you are one of those 15 guys on the list.

And Mike, thanks for the offer. Please check your e-mail for my reply, ok?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:55 pm

An amazing turnaround my friends. Great job. Wow. With 10 owners in Chicago and five in Tampa, this should be okay. Everyone make sure you throw players out at a fair price to avoid so much obvious back-and-forth bidding and we can do this one in a reasonable time frame. Should be good competition.

Brilee's Brigade · Post by **Brilee's Brigade** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:48 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

An amazing turnaround my friends. Great job. Wow. With 10 owners in Chicago and five in Tampa, this should be okay. Everyone make sure you throw players out at a fair price to avoid so much obvious back-and-forth bidding and we can do this one in a reasonable time frame. Should be good competition. Greg,

If you need an auctioneer in Tampa, I could be available.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:52 am

Originally posted by jrgold22:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

An amazing turnaround my friends. Great job. Wow. With 10 owners in Chicago and five in Tampa, this should be okay. Everyone make sure you throw players out at a fair price to avoid so much obvious back-and-forth bidding and we can do this one in a reasonable time frame. Should be good competition. Greg,

If you need an auctioneer in Tampa, I could be available. [/QUOTE]Thanks for the offer. Much appreciated. We'll be set with Krause staff since this is a phone hookup we'll use our guys on staff to make sure it all goes off without a hitch. Thanks again

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 2:22 am

Originally posted by jrgold22:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

An amazing turnaround my friends. Great job. Wow. With 10 owners in Chicago and five in Tampa, this should be okay. Everyone make sure you throw players out at a fair price to avoid so much obvious back-and-forth bidding and we can do this one in a reasonable time frame. Should be good competition. Greg,

If you need an auctioneer in Tampa, I could be available. [/QUOTE]Jason, you are definitely among the best. You had us cruisin' in the '99 LABR drafts. We'll huddle up here and discuss, but I think our guys will be able to get this one done between the two cities. But much thanks on the offer.