Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
An auctioneer’s implied authority
One such way auctioneers are sued is for not following the contract with the client … and/or not following the client’s legal directions....
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 10, 20153 min read
An auctioneer’s as-is primer
I’ve told countless auctioneers that the most confusing 254 words in the English language is the UCC 2-328. I think the most confusing...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 2, 20152 min read
AHA in the auction industry
The most notable of these types of get-togethers is the National Auctioneers Association’s (NAA’s) annual Conference & Show. In addition...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 30, 20152 min read
Saying one thing and doing another
In that transition, the CEO of AutionCode said in response to a question about listings posted before the September 22 deadline: We are...
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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
Oct 20, 20152 min read
VHF v. UHF wireless sound
Relatedly, in the United States, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulates radio frequency bands; VHF bands run from 30 MHz to...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 8, 20152 min read
Auction buyers are an astute group
I suspect this was the general feeling of many auctioneers dating back to the origins of auction marketing. In fact, I’ve seen evidence...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 5, 20153 min read
Auctions and the intention to sell
Property owners typically contract with an auctioneer and then that auctioneer offers that property for sale … Or do they? Actually,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 29, 20151 min read
Can auctioneers sell “recalled” items?
The Federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) dictates among other restrictions that items recalled by the U.S....
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 22, 20152 min read
Pledge, prayer, anthem at auction?
Many events in the United States begin with the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and/or a prayer. So, our question today is...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 17, 20153 min read
AuctionZip charging to list auctions
Nearly 30,000 auctioneers are able to list their auctions on the site, thus driving millions of people to the site, allowing AuctionZip...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 15, 20152 min read
How old is that imported item?
How old is that vase, porcelain, china, toy, violin, statuary … a hint might well be in what the label or marking says, and exactly what...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 10, 20153 min read
Auctioneer business structures
Many auctioneers work as sole proprietors; however, that is rarely the best business arrangement. Here we discuss the various business...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 7, 20152 min read
Does an auction price equal market value?
This longstanding question is “Does an auction price equal market value?” Relatedly, Bill’s question was if a court had ruled on this...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 1, 20152 min read
Are you guys having an auction on …?
Often times, that phone call or visit involved me being asked, “Are you guys having an auction on Sunday?” (for example) as the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 24, 20153 min read
Two bidders, two different lots
Over 15 antique John Deere tractors plus other John Deere equipment and tools sat outside ready for tomorrow’s auction. Vern went to bed...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 17, 20152 min read
Auctioneer with the help of an FFL …
“We’re not an FFL, but we’ll take them to our facility.” “We have a nearby FFL who will be at the auction to secure the firearms.” “He’ll...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 10, 20152 min read
What some collectors can’t find? Buyers.
Mary has been a collector for decades. She’s collected at auctions, yard sales, antique stores, while vacationing — essentially her...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 7, 20152 min read
(1 of the) 20 strangest college degrees is auctioneering?
We estimate that less than 1,000 people graduate from auction school (auction “college”) in an average year. There are schools all over...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Aug 4, 20152 min read
When can the auctioneer change terms?
Let’s say an auctioneer has a live auction scheduled with online pre-bidding beginning several days prior. How would terms such as,...
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