Tough question to answer. I'll take a crack at it. At this time of year everyone is going on rumor and speculation. Nobody will really know until a sale so expect some pricing information in February.
That being said last years prices are being used as a guide with guesses about consumer sales influencing the direction of the market. A cold December in Russia and China is good for fur sales so buyers watch the weather and also look at how many stale goods are left over from last year among other things.
There have been rumors this fall of higher prices and then a fur crash. I don't believe any of the rumors as there is really nothing new to base prices off now.
I would guess on your otter you can expect prices somewhere near last year to up a little. Last year I averaged $112 on otter at NAFA before commission so near $100 average.
That is an average so depending on the grade and size that could vary a lot. High end maybe as much as $180, Low end could be down to practically nothing. More then likely $80 to $120.
Don't hold me to that.
