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Auctions and Forced Sales
In a forced sale, the property is being sold involuntarily. In other words, the property is selling at auction because of a court-order...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 20, 20101 min read


Auctioneers & the Statute of Frauds Part II
In Williston’s “Williston on Contracts” an important point about the Statute of Frauds for auctioneers is noted. In § 29:40 (4th Ed), as...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 19, 20103 min read


Auctioneers & the Statute of Frauds
In this case, the plaintiff won on the testimony of an associate who “overheard” the deals details, while the defendant was prohibited to...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 18, 20103 min read


The Opening Bid …
National Public Radio (NPR) recently conducted a radio show from an auction where bank owned homes were being offered to the public at...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 15, 20104 min read


Why do auctioneers have without reserve auctions?
As we discussed in Different Types of Auctions, auctioneers and their clients have the choice between with reserve and without reserve...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 11, 20102 min read


Why do auctioneers have with reserve auctions?
As we discussed in Different Types of Auctions, auctioneers and their clients have the choice between with reserve and without reserve...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 9, 20103 min read


Unethical bid calling #6, The Red Herring
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 9, 20103 min read


Unethical bid calling #5, The chicken or the egg?
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 8, 20102 min read


Unethical bid calling #4, Run, Run, Run
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 7, 20103 min read


Unethical bid calling #3, He loves me; he loves me not …
Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 4, 20102 min read


The Death of Reserve Auctions
What is changing in the auction business? Most suggest the Internet, and our ability as auctioneers to advertise to a worldwide market,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 30, 20103 min read
Aberrant Auction Law, Ohio #5
This is my fifth “aberrant auction law” find, and numbered as such. When I find more, I’ll attempt to number sequentially, although I...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 23, 20103 min read


Ohio’s oldest active auctioneer 90 years old
These stories noted some of John’s observations about the auction industry as well as life in general. According to Lori Landry of the...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 19, 20101 min read


A guide for auctioneers selling guns
Being careful is paramount. Only one case need be talked about to remind all auctioneers that selling guns at auction requires strict...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 17, 20109 min read


Why do auctioneers talk fast?
As Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School, I’m asked frequently if our school can train someone to “talk fast” Yes, we do such...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 15, 20102 min read
Live auctions disappear?
Scott Musser, current National Auctioneer Association President, said recently:“I think in five years that 50 percent of auctions will be...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 12, 20104 min read


Auctioneer looking for Alpha and Beta
We are considering the selling at auction of one (1) item By definition, Alpha is a bidder willing to pay more than anyone else,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 12, 20105 min read
Aberrant Auction Law, Pennsylvania, #4
This is my fourth “aberrant auction law” find, and numbered as such. When I find more, I’ll attempt to number sequentially, although I...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 8, 20102 min read


The speed of an auction
With the advent of online bidding, some are arguing that the computer-assisted bidders can slow down an auction. Some argue bidders who...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 8, 20104 min read


The Backup Bidder?
That complete blog is here: http://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/high-bidder-gets-choice/ Many times across the United...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 4, 20103 min read
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