Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
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We have conducted thousands of auctions, and taught auction bid calling techniques around the United States, and testified in several...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Auctions and parol evidence
We have written about disclaiming expressed warranties. Importantly, there is considerable case law that permits (or not) sellers from...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 9, 20222 min read
“Buy at your price” … or not.
Let’s see … I can buy “this” property for my price so I’m thinking I can determine the price. Of course, if it’s an auction, I’ll...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 11, 20192 min read
The same item sells over and over and over again?
It’s likely that the seller (owner) and/or auctioneer is trying to “make a market.” What’s making a market? For example, a...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 11, 20192 min read
The habitual backup bidders
I saw this one person bidding just below $1,300 not to go over my bid — like this person knew how much my max bid amount was … It’s not...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 2, 20194 min read
How easily could an auctioneer get caught running the bid?
Indiana Auctioneers Association titled “Auction Best Practices,” it is rare that we can disclose specific details about any of the cases...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 5, 20192 min read
Online auction providers and those late to the game
However, several years later, this platform and others evolved into connecting sellers with bidders/buyers directly with no traditional...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 15, 20193 min read
Death of a salesman?
Arthur Miller. It concerns an over-the-hill salesman facing a personal turning point when he loses his job and attempts to make peace...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 30, 20182 min read
Auction theft or an auction unpaid?
If this buyer’s check bounced and the buyer has possession and control of the property — this is likely theft — a criminal matter. If...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 8, 20182 min read
Representing (or misrepresenting) auction bidders …
We have written about this more than once, including here: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/who-else-was-bidding/...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 15, 20162 min read
“As-is” it is represented?
But in reality, despite this disclaimer, the more accurate phrase might be, “You’re buying today as-is as I describe the lots for sale.”...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 23, 20153 min read
You can’t believe anything I tell you …
Okay folks, let’s get our auction underway. I’m Walt Davis and I’ll be your auctioneer today. Now, remember, you can’t believe anything...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 1, 20153 min read
As-is and fairness
Many cars selling at auction sell, “as-is” and “where-is” and essentially include terms that the bidders are to not rely on any...
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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
Feb 19, 20114 min read
What is auction fraud?
In talking with other auctioneers about fraud, as well as others including auction buyers and sellers, there are considerable differences...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 12, 20104 min read
Live auctions disappear?
Scott Musser, current National Auctioneer Association President, said recently:“I think in five years that 50 percent of auctions will be...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Dec 10, 20092 min read
Is it always “as-is” at an auction?
Actually, most auctions have some sort of guarantee or warranty. With only a few exceptions, auctioneers warranty clear title — in other...
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