Posts Tagged ‘Warren Buffett’

Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger on Gold Coins

Monday, April 30th, 2012

We know Warren Buffett did not speak in the most favorable manner about gold in this year’s annual letter to shareholders

But – we think he will speak very favorably about these gold coins.

Warren Buffett Gold CoinCharlie Munger Gold CoinThat’s a half-an-ounce of fine gold (22 karats to be exact). We have them with both Warren Buffett’s likeness and Charlie Munger’s likeness. They will be available at the Borsheims booth at the CenturyLink Center Saturday during the annual meeting.

The 22k Gold Coin is $990. We are also offering a silver version for $49 and a gold plated silver version for $59.

You can get the image in a money clip or a pendant, too. They’re pretty cool! And a Warren-Buffett-approved way to buy some gold.

Do you have a question for Warren Buffett?

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

If you have a burning question for Warren Buffett (or Charlie Munger), you had better get your questions in quickly. At least a third of the questions asked during the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting will be coming from those submitted by shareholders to three financial journalists. Mr. Buffett has requested that you email your questions to those journalists ahead of time. They are:

Carol Loomis of Fortune – cloomis@fortunemail.com

Becky Quick of CNBC - BerkshireQuestions@cnbc.com

Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times – arsorkin@nytimes.com.

Each journalist will choose about a dozen questions they deem the most interesting and important. Mr. Buffett also says to let the journalists know if you want your name mentioned if they choose your question.

Audience members will have a chance to ask questions as well. A drawing will be held at 8:15am at each of the 13 microphones. And there is apparently a better chance at some microphones than others! Read this article from the Wall Street Journal about how one group gamed the system last year.

Mr. Buffett has promised Fidelity won’t be able to do it again this year. He also added a panel of three financial analysts to ask Berkshire-specific questions. The analysts are Cliff Gallant of KBW, Jay Gelb of Barclays Capital and Gary Ransom of Dowling and Partners.

New Berkshire Hathaway Memorabilia

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders love to sport their Berkshire Hathaway love. At Borsheims, we’re happy to help them!

We’ve adorned them in t-shirts, hats and bags proudly sporting the Berkshire Hathaway name. This year, we have a few new ways to show your BRK pride.

iPad cover with BRK logoIt seems like everyone has an iPad, doesn’t it!?! But does everyone have a BRK iPad cover? I don’t think so! We’re selling them for $99 and only have a limited supply, so you may need to pick yours up early!

 

Berkshire Hathaway headquarters has a theme for each annual meeting. This year’s theme is Stars and Stripes. We interpreted that in a patriotic way with our memorabilia. We have a flag pen, our latest Berkshire edition of the Christopher Radko ornament, and a very patriotic looking Warren and Charlie money clip!

Berkshire Hathaway money clipA lot of your old favorites will be back, too… including Berkshire Hathaway monopoly, golf balls and bags to carry it all home in!

You can browse our selection online now by clicking here, but some of the new stuff won’t be available until Berkshire Hathaway weekend. See you then!

It’s Official: Warren Buffett will play an Olympian

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

Table tennis phenom Ariel Hsing qualified for the Olympics yesterday.

That means Warren Buffett will be playing an Olympian when Hsing arrives in Omaha in two weeks for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.

Read about her Olympic berth here:

U.S. teen Ariel Hsing claims table tennis spot in Olympics – USATODAY.com.

Berkshire Hathaway weekend: A Reason to Celebrate?

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

When Warren Buffett sold jewelry at Borsheims last year during the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders weekend, several of the customers were celebrating special occasions.

There was one couple celebrating their 50th anniversary; another their 30th anniversary. One man was celebrating with a self-purchase – a watch to commemorate his graduation.

Read several of the stories in our recap from last year here.

We want to know… are you celebrating a special occasion this year? Do you plan to purchase something during the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders weekend to commemorate it? Do you hope to make that purchase from Mr. Buffett?

Leave a comment about it or send me an email. I want to hear your stories!

On Warren Buffett’s Health…

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

There are a lot of stories covering the news from Warren Buffett yesterday about his Stage 1 prostate cancer, but we think the best thing to read is from Warren Buffett himself.

Click here to read his letter to shareholders about the diagnosis.

We wish Mr. Buffett well in his treatment and recovery, and we will tell him as much when we see him in a few weeks at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting.

Buffett to Play Possible Olympian during Berkshire Weekend

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

He’s played her before and now, Warren Buffett wants a rematch! Mr. Buffett has invited table tennis champ Ariel Hsing back to Borsheims during Berkshire Hathaway weekend. The 16-year-old is expected to play Mr. Buffett as well as shareholders who want to try and best her Sunday afternoon, May 6.

 

Ariel Hsing plays table tennis at Borsheims in 2010

Ariel Hsing plays table tennis at Borsheims in 2010

 
Ariel Hsing has been to Borsheims a few times in the past during the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders weekend. Each time, she has put on an amazing show of her talents. Hsing is the 2010 and 2011 National Champion of table tennis, and is trying to make the U.S. Olympic team in the next two weeks.
 

During the 2010 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, Mr. Buffett brought a giant paddle to play with Ms. Hsing. Who knows what he’ll bring this time!

 
You can catch all the action in the mall’s center court area (just outside the mall entrance to Borsheims) starting at 1pm on Sunday, May 6. We’ll provide the paddles and balls.

Buffett Fans are Parrot Heads, Karat Heads

Friday, April 13th, 2012

People in Omaha are getting really excited for Buffett this weekend

Not the Buffett we know and love (that of the Warren variety). Jimmy Buffett will play a packed show at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha Saturday… just a few weeks before the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting takes place in the same location.

And today, the Omaha World Herald’s editorial cartoonist had some fun with it. We at Borsheims particularly love our Karat heads!

Check the cartoon out here:

Opinion – Omaha.com.

Take a photo with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger

Friday, April 13th, 2012

We know most shareholders will gently elbow a few other shareholders to get a photo with Warren Buffett or Charlie Munger.

This year – we’re offering you the chance to have that photo. For free! No elbowing needed.

We’ll have a life-size Warren Buffett and life-size Charlie Munger at both the Borsheims booth in Berkyville at the CenturyLink Center and at Borsheims during the weekend.

Aren’t they looking great?

Warren and Charlie life-size cut outs

Plans for Berkshire Saturday? How about Dinner in Warren Buffett’s childhood home?

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Warren Buffett fans have one more opportunity to make this year’s Berkshire Hathaway shareholders weekend unforgettable.

Girls Inc., a program that inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold, is auctioning off dinner at Warren Buffett’s childhood home.

The dinner features Omaha Steaks and wine and will take place on May 5, following the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.

Warren Buffett won’t attend the dinner in person, but attendees will receive a video of Mr. Buffett and an autorgraphed picture of him in front of the home.

Get all the details in today’s Omaha World Herald:

Bids open for dinner in former Buffett home – Omaha.com.