#Estate

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jul 11, 20201 min read

A poem by Clara Smith Reber

For sale at auction today at high noon: An old-fashioned buggy and a one-horse sleigh, A music box that still plays a tune, A rocking...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 24, 20172 min read

Auction: Control and possession of firearms

We continue to analyze prudent behavior for auctioneers when selling firearms at auction. In this treatise, we address specifically an...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Feb 16, 20173 min read

At an auction, who’s not the seller?

The auction was underway, and after about 30 minutes, a fairly regular buyer known by the auctioneer interrupted the auction with this...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Oct 11, 20162 min read

Who can sign?

In more modern times, and certainly in most auctioneer-license states, auctioneers endeavor (or are required) to enter into a written...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Sep 9, 20163 min read

What is an “estate” in regard to firearms?

When can an auctioneer sell a firearm without a Federal Firearms License (FFL?) When does an auctioneer need an FFL? We’ve recently...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Sep 19, 20132 min read

The word “estate” in the auction business …

When an auctioneer says the word, “estate” what does he or she mean? The word “estate” has long roots, dating back to the 13th century....

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 13, 20132 min read

Auction is scheduled and then …

Kurt recently wrote about auctioneers entering into contracts with sellers, where the sellers want to sign the contract for auction, but...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Dec 20, 20123 min read

The allure of the estate auction

However, another word used in auction advertising is nearly as captivating: “estate,” as in an “estate” auction. An “absolute” auction...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Feb 3, 20115 min read

Misleading auction advertising

As an auctioneer, I have written 1,000’s of auction advertisements. As Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School, I have taught...