Why are we looking for “tie bids?”
A tie? The three horses above finishing in a dead heat. Two teams with the identical score at the end …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Are auctioneers “hired guns?”
Auctioneers work as auctioneers for their own auctions, and often hire other auctioneers (commonly referred to as “contract auctioneers”) to …
Online auctions and shipping times
Consumers these days value two things when shopping online — free (or low cost) shipping and quick (or reasonable) shipping. …
Teaching other auctioneers
I have the distinct honor to frequently teach other auctioneers about various auction-industry topics. My teaching/presenting includes at the Certified …
Bid from the comfort of your home or office
Yes, you can “Bid from the comfort of your home or office” or can you? What if the Internet goes …
Buy this at auction and …
Auctioneers are regularly engaged by sellers to market and sell their personal or real property. Such marketing involves describing the …
Are we making it harder or easier to buy at auction?
Let’s see … I can buy groceries on my iPhone and they are delivered and placed in my kitchen … …
Do auctioneers perceive themselves as ethical?
We have taught classes on auctioneers and ethics for over 10 years. During those classes, we ask the question if …
