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Auctioneers individual rights vs any one else’s
In other words, you can do whatever you want, and I can do whatever I want? In fact, most auctioneers would likely agree that: Safety is...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 5, 20202 min read
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Sellers and buyers just after (or during) the auction?
There are possibly two different types of situations here: Sellers and buyers consummating deals during/after the auction with property...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 18, 20192 min read
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Auctioneers poaching auctioneers
Basically, the poacher creates a Google ad and puts his competitors’ company names in as keywords — so that when someone searches in...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 28, 20192 min read
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I have it but I don’t … and then again, again, again …
https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/unethical-bid-calling-3-he-loves-me-he-loves-me-not/ Amplifying this attorney’s...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 29, 20183 min read
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Auctioneer may establish reasonable bid increments?
We have been discussing “cut bids” (most notably here: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/as-the-auctioneer-do-you-h...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Dec 4, 20173 min read
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Can auctioneers ignore bids?
It’s important for auctioneers to understand that first — they are typically agents for the seller (unless they are the seller,) and not...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Dec 1, 20172 min read
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What exactly does selling at absolute auction mean?
On the contrary, selling without reserve means the seller has the genuine intent to transfer to the highest bidder regardless of price as...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 27, 20172 min read
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The top five questions I tend to get
While we’ve received 100’s of questions, there are five we tend to get most often. Here we answer those top five with basic information...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 5, 20173 min read
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Firearms, serial numbers and auctioneers
Today’s subject involves serial numbers on those firearms and similar devices. In regard to firearms and serial numbers, we first...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 18, 20173 min read
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The integrity of the bidding process
Our topic today specifically regards bankruptcy auctions, but applies equally and reasonably to any type of auction anywhere in the...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 28, 20174 min read
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Christie’s manifestly unreasonable terms and conditions
Christie’s is one of the world’s oldest and best known auction houses. They opened in London, England in 1766 and in New York in 1977. ...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 26, 20172 min read
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Simulcast auctions and the timing of bids
I answered with the obvious observation, that the software would show which bids were placed by a person and which bids were placed...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 5, 20173 min read
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But the bidders chose to bid again …
We would suggest not, and cite that the Supreme Court of the United States stated such in 1850. In what is the first substantive court...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 1, 20172 min read
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Another wacky auction legal argument
I have read virtually every article, book and blog regarding auction law and/or customary practice that exists. And I’ve sure seen some...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Dec 16, 20162 min read
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Auctioneers selling counterfeit property
While most auctioneers are probably aware of this law, some might not be as aware that the Act also applies to anyone knowingly selling...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 14, 20162 min read
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Law, contract and customary practice in the auction business
In other words, what’s the applicable law or rule? What did the parties agree to in their contract? What is customary practice in...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Dec 7, 20153 min read
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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...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 23, 20153 min read
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Auctioneers profiting from illegal seller bidding?
This penalty might be a fixed amount above the sale price, and/or an increased commission. Specifically, let’s say an auctioneer’s...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 8, 20153 min read
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Auctioneers (not) protecting the public?
Sometimes the subject involves some auctioneer doing something either unethical and/or illegal. For example, at an auctioneer convention...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Dec 17, 20143 min read
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Auctioneer clause concerns
Auctioneers typically enter into contracts with their sellers (clients.) These contracts often note the date and location of auction,...
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 12, 20142 min read
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