#costs

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jun 22, 20223 min read

Auctioneers … does shipping matter?

As more auctioneers are selling online, and consumer expectations now include shipping even in many live auction events, auctioneers must...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Mar 3, 20222 min read

Auctions, inflation, & deflation

Why does anyone attend (or otherwise place bids) at any auction? We have held for years, the likely reason (or the only reason) is the...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jun 20, 20173 min read

Does the “buyer’s premium” show to the seller?

Following the auction, of course, the auctioneer would have to settle the auction with his seller. In doing so, that settlement...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Apr 22, 20162 min read

Auctions with shared costs

Many auctioneers have auctions at facilities such as a fairgrounds, community center, and the like. These facilities charge rent — say...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jun 4, 20103 min read

Auctioneer franchising

First, some terminology. In a franchise arrangement, the (typically) local auctioneer becomes a franchisee by buying a franchise from a...