Hello again Manion's MySpace Friends!

We wanted to take a moment of your time to advise you of upcoming events and special auctions closing soon.

O% Bidder Commission Special Auction and more

This weekend - May 9-10 - bidders enjoy 0% commission on all items closing. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to save money adding items to your collection. There are THOUSANDS of items available, and many have been greatly reduced in price from their initial reserve. To view all items available, visit www.manions.com, log in, and click the appropriate banner in the center of the page.

And be sure to check out these other special auctions closing soon:

Collectible Toys and Figurines - closes May 17
Military Trader Monthly Special - Closes May 26

We also have a couple special auctions online with no set end date;  items are added periodically. These items will continue to run for some time to come: Sports Memorabilia, Postcards and Documents, and Books/Reference Materials. To view all items available, visit www.manions.com, log in, and click the appropriate banner in the center of the page.

Upcoming Scout Auction and 2010 Centennial

A new scout auction will go live May 18 and is set to close June 7. There will be quite a variety of items available in this special auction and a banner will be placed on the home page in the days to come.

As many know, 2010 will be the Boy Scout Centennial, and Manion's is gearing up for some special auctions - now is the time to plan to consign! Already in the works: Neckerchiefs, Order of the Arrow, Uniforms, Insignia (merit badges, patrol medallions, rank badges, pins), Paper Items, and Special Programs (Sea Scouts, Air Scouts, Exploring, etc.). To learn more call 866.626.4661 and ask for Pat Gould - or send him an e-mail: gpgould@manions.com.

On the Road Again

We're attending the West Coast Historical Militaria Show in Pomona, California THIS WEEKEND - May 9-10. This is a fantastic event hosted by our friends from Vintage Productions, we never miss it! Of course we'll be accepting consignment at the show - if you have collectibles you'd like to consign, pack 'em up and bring them to the show. Can't make the event? Give us a call and we'll try to arrange a pickup.

Also, the first week of June we'll be traveling East to pick up several collections. We'd love to add you to the list! We'll be on the road from June 1-8, and traveling through: Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, DC, and Maryland. If you're in the area - LET US KNOW and we'll try to add you to the schedule.

That's it for now folks, and don't forget about our eBay style List it Yourself site (a second site from Manion's requiring separate registration) where YOU take the photo, YOU write the description, and YOU make the sale - www.listityourselfauctions.com.