Trying to buy or sell a home or property on your own can become a headache and a hassle. What if few, if any, people are interested in it? How are do you find the right buyers? An auction, on the other hand, is about bringing like-minded people together for a purpose, and auctions… Read more »
Category: Auction Tips
Tips for Buying Firearms at Auction
Auctions are a great way to get a good deal on all different types of things. You can buy everything from multi-acre properties to farm equipment to used cars and beyond. One of the more popular items that auction goers are often seeking? Firearms—yup, you can buy those at auction too! Whether you’re looking for… Read more »
4 Red Flags to Watch for that Signal an Auction is a Scam
Auctions are great for people who want to sell their items, house, or land quickly, and buyers looking for a bargain. Unfortunately, there are others who will prey upon your interest in these benefits and run a scam auction, for both live and online events. These scams may include overpricing items or selling items the… Read more »
3 of The Biggest Mistakes Bidders Make at Auctions
Going to an auction to battle for a property or an item you have your eye on can be intimidating. You might be scared to overbid and waste money, underbid and miss out, or even speak up and place your bid in the first place. But when you finally hear the auctioneer say “sold!” on… Read more »
4 Steps to Prepare for Auctioning Your Farm Equipment
When you’ve decided to invest in new farm equipment or liquidate your farm altogether, an auction is one of the most efficient ways to sell your old machinery. Farm auctions attract a wide pool of potential buyers to compete for your items, driving up the price and getting them off your hands in a single… Read more »
‘Grease’ Costumes to Be Auctioned for Cancer Research
This iconic musical debuted in 1978 and became the highest-grossing musical film at that time. Grease is well known for its 1950’s style costumes and choregraphed dance numbers. Now, 41 years from its premiere, Olivia Newton-John’s classic looks will be up for auction the public. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go… Read more »
900-Year-Old Chess Piece to be Auctioned in London
Purchased for just a few dollars five decades earlier, this medieval chess piece is set to go on auction for over $1 million dollars. This item was discovered when a Scottish family took the game piece to Sotheby’s, a British American company specializing in decorative art, real estate, and jewelry auctions. Sotheby determined that this… Read more »
Apollo 11 Lunar Module Timeline Book to Go On Auction
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. The journey to space was a long road which is rooted in tensions between America and the Soviet Union called the Cold War. On October 4, 1957 the Soviets launched Sputnik, an intercontinental ballistic missile and the… Read more »
Bidder’s Choice: What Does it Mean?
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just a beginner, everyone can agree that the extensive vocabulary you hear at an auction can be a little overwhelming. Between the statement, the hammer and the rhythmic chant, there’s a lot to take in, but it’s “bidder’s choice” that quite possibly could be the most essential term you… Read more »
How to Possibly Get a Bargain at an Auction
If you love shopping for the best deals, then you’re sure to enjoy attending an auction! There are all kinds of great deals to be had, from large properties to small trinkets. So what can you do to find the best bargains? Attend an auction preview Auction previews give you an opportunity to take a… Read more »