Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 14, 20143 min read
When the auctioneer takes a bid
Equally, there seems to be lots of confusion. The auctioneer can’t bid; the auctioneer can bid; the auctioneer can maybe bid? Today, we...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 11, 20142 min read
The NAA IAC Final Round Questions ’14
At the 2014 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) recently held Friday, July 11 in...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 3, 20142 min read
The auctioneer-hiring-another-auctioneer contract
In situations such as this, it is customary for the primary auctioneer to maintain his (or her) relationship with the client(s). Then,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 30, 20143 min read
More than it’s worth?
Yet, some will say, “That [whatever] sold for $29,500 at that auction, but was worth much more.” Less often, someone will say, “That...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 25, 20144 min read
As-is with the emphasis on “is”
The “as-is” standard is so widely used in the United States that even the Supreme Court of the United States has discussed the issue at...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 23, 20143 min read
Commercially reasonable auctions
For instance, Let’s say a storage unit tenant has not paid his monthly rent for several months. It’s likely the storage unit owner can...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 17, 20142 min read
21 ways auctioneers denote age
“Antique chest of drawers,” “Vintage jewelry,” and “Retro clothing and costumes” all suggest a certain time frame or age of personal...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 12, 20142 min read
Auctioneer clause concerns
Auctioneers typically enter into contracts with their sellers (clients.) These contracts often note the date and location of auction,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 9, 20142 min read
Contract terms counter to law
For example in a contract to sell or an agreement to abide by certain terms and conditions, that document counters established law. Two...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 3, 20142 min read
3 easy steps to a fund-a-need
Fund-a-need presentations capitalize on two basic human instincts: Acting in like kind, and perceiving a discount. The fund-a-need...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 30, 20143 min read
Supply sophism
We were flying to Missouri to inspect a noted inventory of antiques and collectibles. The owners (husband and wife) wanted to discuss us...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 27, 20144 min read
Auctioneers and D U S T
Our average crowd numbers right around 250. We’ve had over 700 in attendance when our inventory was widely varied and interesting, and...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 24, 20142 min read
Auctioneers and the number of combinations
Mary’s family has owned 2,540 acres of farmland in southern Indiana for 135 years. The land includes four homes, nine large barns, and...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 21, 20144 min read
Auctioneers and the seller’s identity
Secondly, there are no laws which require auctioneers to disclose the seller’s identity to (potential) bidders. Despite these facts, it...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 19, 20143 min read
Children at auctions?
And it would be hard to find an auctioneer who wouldn’t want children exposed to the auction method of marketing. In fact, it’s likely...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 15, 20142 min read
Invaluable eBay
It’s May 08, 2014, and Invaluable and eBay announce a joint agreement to bring eBay Live Auctions back to life. What changed from...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 11, 20142 min read
We’re selling the shelf and giving you the …
He conducted mostly onsite auctions where we were selling primarily antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, etc. We would often get...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 7, 20144 min read
King Augeo and fair, equitable auctions
King Augeo reigned over the 1000’s of acres of his kingdom where all commerce by law was conducted by auction. The King’s Court of six...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 5, 20143 min read
Do buyers find property or does property find them?
In fact, there was a lot less searching then, as before the Internet, many times people didn’t even know they wanted something because...
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