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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jan 27, 20223 min read

17 ways to avoid unnecessary risks

We’ve been writing and commenting regarding risk in the auction business on this platform since 2009. As a frequent auction expert...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Sep 20, 20214 min read

Auctioneers and when the circumstances indicate otherwise …

Disclaiming warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose can be tricky business. As we previously have held,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Sep 6, 20212 min read

Are you selling “AS IS” or “as is?”

Are you an auctioneer who’s selling property “AS IS” or “as is?” It likely makes a difference. Today, we discuss more on conspicuous...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Feb 12, 20213 min read

I’m known for selling …

Many auctioneers tend to specialize. For instance, maybe an auctioneer chooses to only sell coins, or only sell pottery, or only sell...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 26, 20203 min read

Absolute over $500,000?

Absolute auctions attract far more attention than with reserve auctions. Thus, auctioneers understandably use the word “absolute” and...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jul 28, 20202 min read

Sending out to an expert?

Hailey is an auctioneer in Vermont who sells primarily sports memorabilia. Her auctions include basketball, football, baseball, hockey,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 7, 20193 min read

Hiring an auctioneer — is it price or value?

… A fraction of 1% saved in power transmitted soon pays the cost difference between a poor belt and a good one. One breakdown may wipe...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Mar 30, 20182 min read

I’m an auctioneer and I specialize in … everything?

Specializing by definition means: (1) concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill. (2) confine oneself to...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jan 6, 20172 min read

The burden of auctioneer prowess

His story was fairly straightforward in that his seller-client had hired an auctioneer to sell a coin collection. The auction took place...