Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Midwest Auctioneers Roundup
We previously wrote about auctioneers working together in a unique fashion at The Super Auction held in Ann Arbor, Michigan twice each...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 8, 20126 min read
What is an “unreserved” auction?
There are not three, four nor five types. Additionally there are no legal “hybrids” of the two types. In other words, an auction is...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 5, 20123 min read
Whose buyers are they?
In fact, the seller really doesn’t belong to the auctioneer, but the auctioneer most likely has an exclusive right to represent and act...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 29, 20122 min read
Must the seller be at the auction?
We recently wrote about the advantages and disadvantages of the seller being present for the auction: http://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpr...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 27, 20123 min read
Fair and square
J.C. Penney believed that customers were yearning for a more fair, honest, straightforward pricing model. This new model would have no...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 25, 20123 min read
Should the seller be at the auction?
Auctioneers seem to come to different conclusions regarding this. Some say the seller should be at the auction, and others say the seller...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 22, 20123 min read
Auctioneer disclaimers
Auctioneer disclaimers are as common as actual auctions. For centuries, auctioneers have “disclaimed” certain responsibilities in their...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 21, 20122 min read
Selling choice (or a right) in an absolute auction?
In essence, we asked if an auctioneer offered the high bidder choice of a group of items in an absolute auction, where that bidder could...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 17, 20124 min read
Auction photos
As well, in hopes of limiting liability, many auctioneers are using more pictures, and less accompanying descriptive text. In this way, a...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 15, 20123 min read
Selling at auction: online and live
Again, we look at a research paper titled “Selling online versus live” which was released as a result of work by, Eiichiro Kazumori, PhD...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 10, 20124 min read
The specialty auction
When driving my “somewhat” older Cadillac, I have the need to stop periodically for gas for it — and coffee for me. As I finish filling...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 8, 20125 min read
A consignor’s comparision — online vs. live auction
However, we’ve changed the names, city, state and subject item to keep the actual names, city, state and subject item confidential. All...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 6, 20123 min read
I won’t take less than … but the bidding starts at?
I was emailed a real property auction flyer the other day. Presumably to see what a great job of marketing the auctioneer did. In bold...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 4, 20123 min read
Orderly conduct of the auction process?
Auctioneers use this phrase “as-is, where-is” to denote, generally, two conditions of the sale: As-is: The buyers are accepting the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 1, 20123 min read
Auction atmospheres
Almost all of these auctions, since 500 B.C. — over 2,500 years — have been live auctions. In other words, an auctioneer stands in...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 30, 20123 min read
NAA didn’t change its name, again.
Founded in 1949, the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to professional...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 27, 20123 min read
Live Auctions: Escalation and Competitive Arousal
In July, 2003, with reprints and updates in December, 2004,Gillian Ku, Department of Organisational Behaviour, London Business School,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 22, 20124 min read
An online auction company’s marketplace
Vern and his two sons sold over 11 hours in three rings to fully liquidate Charlie’s extensive farm equipment, tool and gun collections....
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 18, 20122 min read
A curious 1931 Model J Duesenberg
John apparently stored his 1931 Model J Duesenberg automobile (and a Rolls Royce) in a Manhattan storage unit (Windsor Garage) for over...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 16, 20124 min read
Auctioneers posting commission rates
Presumably, such a display of commission rates enables potential clients to see what that auctioneer charges, and make judgements about...
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