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Dear Friends and valued Sellers,

As a result of the severe storm that hit Scottsdale on Thursday evening, the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction has been temporarily closed due to sustained wind damage. I would first like to thank you for your kind patience as we work with the City of Scottsdale Officials to inspect the area and allow us to re-open. I clearly realize how difficult it has been to wait along with us to finally get on site. The safety of our clients is of utmost importance and we are working diligently to re-open and accommodate your needs. Our top priority is servicing you, the collector, and to ascertain the status of your collector cars that are on site in Scottsdale.

I would like to personally invite my Consignors to a Consignor Only breakfast briefing on Saturday, January 23 at 8 a.m. at the Russo and Steele Auction site at Scottsdale Rd. and Mayo Blvd. in Scottsdale, Arizona. Due to pending approvals by the Scottsdale Fire Marshall, this briefing will be open only to the Consignor of Record. No additional attendees or guests will be permitted and this briefing is not open to the public. Tomorrow is devoted exclusively our consignor clients. My entire staff and many contract resources will be on site to assist your needs, no auction will take place on Saturday.

Once we have determined the status of each vehicle, we will proceed with assembling our Sunday (and possibly Monday) Auction Program pending fire marshal approval. Please know how much Josephine and I appreciate your patience, understanding, and efforts to work together as we soldier forward. Again, please, ONE person per car(s) only, as this will expedite our consignors' personal service.

Sincerely,
Drew Alcazar Co-owner and CEO

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