For that matter, people at auctions record video and take pictures frequently. They take pictures of the themselves, auctioneers, staff,...

We’ve consulted in dozens of auction-related cases (litigation) since 2010. Additionally, it’s not unusual for my phone to ring...

She sees one “offered” by an auctioneer in an online-only auction. She puts in her bid of $500. As Susan places her bid, she wonders …...

Absent any contract provisions to the contrary, for personal property the UCC § 2-401 will be applicable here. For real property, title...

In fact, our topic today is more something Manson talks about within his numerous responsibilities of this three-day seminar. Our...

Auctions have been taking place for over 2,000 years. Auctioneering is often referred to as the second-oldest profession. One could think...

I have told 1,000’s of prospective auctioneers and real estate licensees that blogging is a key part of building an Internet presence...

I was asked just today in a seminar I was teaching what I thought of this phrase … what I thought it meant for auctioneers. I have to...

Here’s the article, titled “Absolute versus reserve auctions: Is it ever legal to retract a bid?” The subtitle of Wayne’s article...

The auction was underway, and after about 30 minutes, a fairly regular buyer known by the auctioneer interrupted the auction with this...

To paraphrase, he asked … “I wonder how one’s social media presence and activity may affect contract auctioneering and overall auctioneer...

That contention encompasses that it is the responsibility of the bidder to make his bid known, rather than the responsibility of the...

An auction event essentially invites bidders/buyers to participate by allowing them to contract with the auctioneer/seller. This contract...

We as auctioneers have two choices when selling anything at auction: Sell it absolute or sell it with reserve. The absolute auction...

We wrote about credit card chargebacks in 2012, largely looking at when the buyer is out of town — or across the country — and the...

However, it seems some auctioneers don’t know much of what legally is going on when they bid call. Here, we present the legal mechanics...

We have written before about the suggested shifts away from auctioneers using the word “auction” in their advertising. Most notably: The...

We have written extensively about auctioneers reopening the bid; for instance, here: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2010/07...

I have read virtually every article, book and blog regarding auction law and/or customary practice that exists. And I’ve sure seen some...

In so doing, I always stress the importance of knowing the law as well as customary practice regarding the auction industry. One topic...