Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
It didn’t sell … can I have it?
Of course, the brother, or anyone else for that matter, could have purchased these items at the auction, but that was not evidenced by...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 20, 20104 min read
Can the auction bidder waive rights granted under state law?
State law in 49 of the 50 states in the United States dictates bidders may retract their bid at an auction anytime, for any reason, up...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 19, 20103 min read
Can the auction seller waive rights granted under state law?
State law in 49 of the 50 states in the United States dictates that items may be withdrawn prior to the start of the auction, no matter...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 8, 20103 min read
Can auctioneers treat bidders differently?
Our answer to our attorney in this case was, essentially, “We can’t do that.” As we explore this issue here, you’ll see that we suggest...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 2, 20104 min read
Why aren’t auctioneers saying, “Sold!?”
When I attended auction school, decades ago, I remember distinctly (the very first day) that we were taught to say, “Sold!” when we...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 27, 20103 min read
Aberrant Auction Law, Ohio #6
This is my sixth “aberrant auction law” find, and numbered as such. When I find more, I’ll attempt to number sequentially, although I...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 20, 20101 min read
Auctions and Forced Sales
In a forced sale, the property is being sold involuntarily. In other words, the property is selling at auction because of a court-order...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 19, 20103 min read
Auctioneers & the Statute of Frauds Part II
In Williston’s “Williston on Contracts” an important point about the Statute of Frauds for auctioneers is noted. In § 29:40 (4th Ed), as...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 18, 20103 min read
Auctioneers & the Statute of Frauds
In this case, the plaintiff won on the testimony of an associate who “overheard” the deals details, while the defendant was prohibited to...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 15, 20104 min read
The Opening Bid …
National Public Radio (NPR) recently conducted a radio show from an auction where bank owned homes were being offered to the public at...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 11, 20102 min read
Why do auctioneers have without reserve auctions?
As we discussed in Different Types of Auctions, auctioneers and their clients have the choice between with reserve and without reserve...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 9, 20103 min read
Why do auctioneers have with reserve auctions?
As we discussed in Different Types of Auctions, auctioneers and their clients have the choice between with reserve and without reserve...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 9, 20103 min read
Unethical bid calling #6, The Red Herring
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 8, 20102 min read
Unethical bid calling #5, The chicken or the egg?
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 7, 20103 min read
Unethical bid calling #4, Run, Run, Run
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 4, 20102 min read
Unethical bid calling #3, He loves me; he loves me not …
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 2, 20102 min read
Unethical bid calling #2, The Have/Want Shuffle
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 1, 20102 min read
Unethical bid calling #1, The Shadow Bidder
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 15, 20102 min read
Why do auctioneers talk fast?
As Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School, I’m asked frequently if our school can train someone to “talk fast” Yes, we do such...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 12, 20104 min read
Live auctions disappear?
Scott Musser, current National Auctioneer Association President, said recently:“I think in five years that 50 percent of auctions will be...
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