The history of auctions dates back to 500 B.C. The Roman Empire used auctions to liquidate and estate goods. The earliest records of auctions can be found in the 1595 Oxford English Dictionary. As times have changed the face of auctions has transformed to accommodate the digital age. When most people think of online auctions,… Read more »
At auctions, you can expect auctioneers to be talking a mile a minute and buyers quickly waving their paddles in the air. Although the process is fairly simple there are many terms that an inexperienced bidder wouldn’t know. Knowledge of these common auctioneer terms can be the key to success: Auction chant Known as… Read more »
Whether you need to get your items sold quickly or need the best possible deal, auctions make large equipment transactions easy for both the buyer and seller! Many manufacturers need to make way for new ranges of equipment, and the rental market needs to refresh their fleet regularly, meaning all redundant equipment usually heads to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Advertising on social media In this day and age, you may be tempted to post photos and information about your items on social media ahead of your auction. But this can put the security of your items at risk, as people will be better able to find out where they are located. This can be… Read more »
At auctions, you can expect auctioneers talking a mile a minute and buyers waving their paddles in the air. So how are people able to keep up enough to actually make a bid? Knowing common auctioneer terms can be the key to success. Auction chant Known as “the chant,” auctioneers’ fast-talking styles date back to… Read more »
