But that other bidder was drunk
We have written before about bidders who are drugged or otherwise mentally impaired. Today, we explore the rights (if any) …
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Should the auctioneer “set the [bid] in?”
Randy Wells says, “I ran a weekly auction house for 17 years and I can say that I probably started …
Can auctioneers trust any online platform?
Auctioneers have given their data (particularly buyer data, but also seller data) to online platforms as we have partnered to …
At auction without the genuine intent to sell
We’ve written extensively about auctions where the seller has the “Genuine intent to transfer to the highest bidder regardless of …
But the bidders chose to bid again …
An an auction, nobody makes (requires) a bidder to bid, although some auctioneers are known to be pretty persuasive. Given …
Can auction bidders pay too much or over value?
We have two questions here: One, can bidders pay too much? Second, can they pay over value? Quite frankly, we’re …
Car auction lights
What do those lights mean at a car auction? There is certainly no nationwide standard, but there is a pattern. …
When can auctioneers reopen the bid?
We’ve argued a somewhat strict interpretation (practicing our textualism?) of the UCC § 2-328 and the limited right the auctioneer …
Unconscionable auction terms
Jake Williams has been an auctioneer for 20 years. When asked, he would say that he, “Sells mostly anything, but …
Auctioneers recording themselves
As soon as we [easily] could, we did; and we continue to do it. Audio recordings of bid calling. Video …
Every auction lawsuit: Perception vs. Reality
We’ve consulted in dozens of auction-related cases (litigation) since 2010. Additionally, it’s not unusual for my phone to ring three-four …
Should the online platform accept starting bids, max bids, fixed bids or what?
Susan is willing to pay $500 (although she would love to pay less) to purchase a Mossberg 464 Lever Action …
When does title transfer at an auction?
The default position of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) appears to say that title transfers when the auctioneer says, “Sold!” …
Is accepting sealed bids an auction?
I have the distinct honor of teaching the National Auctioneers Association‘s AARE designation class alongside Manson Slik. In fact, our …
Auctions that are manifestly unreasonable
Auctions have been taking place for over 2,000 years. Auctioneering is often referred to as the second-oldest profession. One could …
Auctioneers & Blogging
You’re reading a blog right at this moment. Our somewhat-rhetorical question today is, “Should you as an auctioneer blog?” and/or …
Writing auction contracts to educate people?
Several of us saw this concept recently being discussed in an auction seminar. I was asked just today in a …
Is it ever legal to retract your bid?
I received a question the other day, and included with the question was a link to an article by Wayne …
At an auction, who’s not the seller?
At an auction, who’s not the seller? Who is the seller, legally?
Are all auctioneers … still Republican?
This is similiar to the question we posed in 2012: “Are all auctioneers … Republican?” Today, we explore if all …
