#unfair

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jun 8, 20222 min read

Auctioneers claiming “sole discretion”

Auctioneers like having a lot of discretion. Steve Proffitt held auctioneers should have little or no discretion and I tend to agree: ...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 3, 20213 min read

Commissions, fees, and uncertainty

Auctioneers take on a number of diverse projects — maybe contract bid calling one day, cleaning and readying farm equipment the next day,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Oct 22, 20183 min read

I’d rather buy from Amazon than at auction; is it any wonder?

Amazon.com (or countless other online retailers.) Let’s see, what’s involved in such a transaction? Click? Yep, pretty much. No...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Sep 11, 20173 min read

The “corruption” of the auction industry?

Some might say (including Shannon Hunter, Auctioneer) that these are the two most material issues in the auction industry today. In...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 7, 20144 min read

King Augeo and fair, equitable auctions

King Augeo reigned over the 1000’s of acres of his kingdom where all commerce by law was conducted by auction. The King’s Court of six...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 14, 20103 min read

What is collusion at an auction?

We ask here, “What is collusion at an auction?” Collusion at an auction can involve bidders (buyers), sellers, and/or auctioneers. ...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Mar 8, 20103 min read

Can auctioneers treat bidders differently?

Our answer to our attorney in this case was, essentially, “We can’t do that.” As we explore this issue here, you’ll see that we suggest...