Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sealed Bid & Absolute Auction
“Is it just me or does “Sealed Bid & Absolute Auction” seem rather confusing? I read about an upcoming auction where it’s called a...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 9, 20113 min read
Traditional auctioneers only attract bottom feeders?
Real property sells at auction quicker and more efficiently than more traditional methods in any market (more supply than demand, or more...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 4, 20112 min read
Auctioneer: the oldest profession?
While many reference prostitution as the, “oldest profession” it’s doubtful that can be substantiated either. How old is the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 2, 20112 min read
Auctions are an illusion
I recall Larry telling me and many others on several occasions that while people attend auctions for the chance to get a deal, that...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 1, 20112 min read
Does the UCC 2-328 apply to an online auction?
Despite there not being any licensing law for online auctions in most states, there is contract law and related statutes which courts use...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 30, 20113 min read
Does the UCC 2-328 apply to real estate?
First, we did ask if the UCC 2-328 applies to real estate and we should probably say, “real property” instead, as real estate is only the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 28, 20113 min read
Different increments for different bidders?
In other words, can an auctioneer have Julie on at $500 and ask (demand) Rachel bid $525 to outbid Julie, and when Rachel bids $525, then...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 23, 20112 min read
What’s the best day for an auction?
It’s worth noting that we wrote some time ago about having an auction on Sunday. We explored why Sunday was a perfectly good day for an...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 20, 20113 min read
If I had written the UCC 2-328
The UCC 2-328 as it is today, and as largely adopted verbatim by the states in the United States, is here:(1) In a sale by auction if...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 18, 20113 min read
Caveat venditor and auctions
In contrast, today we write about “Caveat venditor” which is Latin for, “Let the seller beware.” So, how does caveat venditor relate to...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 17, 20113 min read
Caveat emptor and auctions
The practical matter of caveat emptor is that buyers should be alert to omission, deception and misrepresentation in transactions,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 12, 20113 min read
The effect of the “as-is” clause
Here we explore the effect of the “as-is” clause. First, some terminology for our discussion today: Patent: Open, obvious, viewable...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 7, 20113 min read
Online auctions lack a crucial element
Justin went on to describe what was lacking … “That a computer can’t put its hand on your back and tell you to bid on more time.” He also...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 6, 20113 min read
We’ll both buy?
Vince arrives to a restaurant auction on Saturday and finds several palettes of new coffee filters. He estimates that there are about...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 1, 20112 min read
State Auctioneer Bid Calling Contests
Arguably one of the most competitive is the Ohio contest held each summer at the Ohio State Fair. Of course, many states have very...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 31, 20112 min read
Christie King First Female President of NAA
It’s 2011 and finally the National Auctioneers Association has a woman President. I had read several years ago an article by New York...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 19, 20113 min read
Sold! Subject to seller’s approval?
Bob replied, “Well, I’m unclear. The auctioneer said, “Sold!” but I then heard the seller had 48 hours to accept or reject the offer.”...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 17, 20113 min read
Sellable position
Now, before we discuss this particular subject of, “sellable position,” we’ll talk about what a ringman normally does. Ringmen work the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 16, 20113 min read
The NAA IAC Final Round Questions ’11
At the 2011 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) recently held Friday, July 15 in Orlando,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 8, 20113 min read
Ringman & Bids
Typically someone will mention that, “My ringman had a bid,” or “My ringman was on,” in regard to where the bid was and who was in or...
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