My UNOFFICIAL GUIDE IS POSTED!!!!!!!!!! And an addendum is added.......

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Yo_Ma-Ma

Originally posted by: RossMAN
C'DaleRider,

How did you discover this bankruptcy auction?

Got your ears all erect, eh ferengi?!

he is stroking his earlobes now!!

I second that motion. Is their an online site that does this? Or is it state by state?

One source:
Check your local classified adds for estate auctions.

 

[C'DaleRider]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Yo_Ma-Ma

Originally posted by: RossMAN
C'DaleRider,

How did you discover this bankruptcy auction?

Got your ears all erect, eh ferengi?!

he is stroking his earlobes now!!

I second that motion. Is their an online site that does this? Or is it state by state?

One source:
Check your local classified adds for estate auctions.

Estate auctions are great if you understand what going to happen and what's actually being sold. Many times the"estate" is really a combination of the estate and goods the auctioneer brings from his own barn/auction house. They tend to do this for a few reasons: Estate auctions tend to be the MOST EXPENSIVE auctions to attend meaning the prices tend to be higher for auctioned goods vs. auctions at local auction barns/houses.

Auctioneers LOVE estate auctions because it just pumps up their seller's fees, which are typically 20-25% of the item's final selling price. (The seller's fee is what the auctioneer charges the sellers of the goods to sell his/her items for him/her. The fee is taken off the top of the final bid price. So, if an item sells for $100, the auctioneer takes $25 and the seller receives $75. This is in addition to the typical buyer's premium that the purchaser is charges, typically 10%.....so if you win an item for $100, you pay $110 + tax.)

Another section of the paper to find auctions is in the LEGAL section of the classifieds...........a part of the classifieds most people overlook. I find a LOT of bankruptcy/storage unit selloffs in there.......most people will look in the classifieds in the Aucitons section but never look in the legals section, and miss some good stuff that way.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Yo_Ma-Ma

Originally posted by: RossMAN
C'DaleRider,

How did you discover this bankruptcy auction?

Got your ears all erect, eh ferengi?!

*purrs whenever you stroke my lobes*

You know it baby

 

[bhaney]

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
If anyone wants to know about auctions, I'd be glad to pass on some pointers on stuff I've learned over the 6 years I've been going to auctions............there IS a little to pay attention to and things to do and not do.

If you've got the time, I'd love to hear more about this.... Just checked the local legal notices and saw only one thing that looks like an auction:

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 10/23/04, after 9:00 a.m. at blahblah Mini-Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: Space Number: C-19 {some guy's information and a list of stuff was here} Space Number: {another guy's information and a list of stuff was here}

Any ideas how these types of things work?

Thanks!
-Brett.

 

[RabidMongoose]

If anyone wants to know about auctions, I'd be glad to pass on some pointers on stuff I've learned over the 6 years I've been going to auctions............there IS a little to pay attention to and things to do and not do.

Pointers would be great. This sounds kind of interesting and fun. I should check it out.

 

[EvilYoda]

I too would be interested...it'd be a fun way to blow some money and maybe get a cool toy/nice return

 

[Yossarian]

oh man I have to learn more about this. this could be the most useful thread ever!

 

[Evadman]

You bought an entire ROOM for $30? Damnit, lemme onon this sh!t.

 

[imthebadguy]

where do u find such things

 

[imported_Mike]

*thread bookmarked*

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven

Originally posted by: Yo_Ma-Ma

Originally posted by: RossMAN
C'DaleRider,

How did you discover this bankruptcy auction?

Got your ears all erect, eh ferengi?!

They say he has the lobes for business.

I just learned that ferengi means evil one in some cultures... So does RossMan have horns, too? Or is he just evil in the ways he gets deals.

 

[InverseOfNeo]

This thread is certainly interesting.

 

[DeeKnow]

rrrreal nice... like a lottery! feel sorry for whoever paid for all that to begin with

 

[C'DaleRider]

Hmmmmmmmm..............didn't realize the interest in auctions and auctioning. But I guess I shouldn't be too surprised considering some of the Ferengis around.......and that's not meant as a putdown, just an observation about many who subscribe to the buy-low/sell high philosophy, which I subscribe to, too.

If there's honestly this much interest, I'll write up my "Guide to not getting too screwed at auctions" either late tonight or tomorrow evening. It'll probably be in Word format but I'll need someone to host the copy....it'll be a little long. Over 5 years of experience in auctions and auctioning has given me a bit of information............got a local auctioneer who's pushing me to get my license, but at over $2500 for the classes and testing, I'm still toying with it.


If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

 

[Kelemvor]

I'd at least take a gander at it. I'd have to see if I can find any local ones for it to be of much use though. heh.

 

[gleong]

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
Hmmmmmmmm..............didn't realize the interest in auctions and auctioning. But I guess I shouldn't be too surprised considering some of the Ferengis around.......and that's not meant as a putdown, just an observation about many who subscribe to the buy-low/sell high philosophy, which I subscribe to, too.

If there's honestly this much interest, I'll write up my "Guide to not getting too screwed at auctions" either late tonight or tomorrow evening. It'll probably be in Word format but I'll need someone to host the copy....it'll be a little long. Over 5 years of experience in auctions and auctioning has given me a bit of information............got a local auctioneer who's pushing me to get my license, but at over $2500 for the classes and testing, I'm still toying with it.


If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

Hell yea i'm interested! Now where is that classified section....

 

[RabidMongoose]

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
Hmmmmmmmm..............didn't realize the interest in auctions and auctioning. But I guess I shouldn't be too surprised considering some of the Ferengis around.......and that's not meant as a putdown, just an observation about many who subscribe to the buy-low/sell high philosophy, which I subscribe to, too.

If there's honestly this much interest, I'll write up my "Guide to not getting too screwed at auctions" either late tonight or tomorrow evening. It'll probably be in Word format but I'll need someone to host the copy....it'll be a little long. Over 5 years of experience in auctions and auctioning has given me a bit of information............got a local auctioneer who's pushing me to get my license, but at over $2500 for the classes and testing, I'm still toying with it.


If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

I'm interested

Time to buy a BMW for $2!

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: RabidMongoose

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
Hmmmmmmmm..............didn't realize the interest in auctions and auctioning. But I guess I shouldn't be too surprised considering some of the Ferengis around.......and that's not meant as a putdown, just an observation about many who subscribe to the buy-low/sell high philosophy, which I subscribe to, too.

If there's honestly this much interest, I'll write up my "Guide to not getting too screwed at auctions" either late tonight or tomorrow evening. It'll probably be in Word format but I'll need someone to host the copy....it'll be a little long. Over 5 years of experience in auctions and auctioning has given me a bit of information............got a local auctioneer who's pushing me to get my license, but at over $2500 for the classes and testing, I'm still toying with it.


If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

I'm interested

Time to buy a BMW for $2!

fat chance
Usually they'd like you to think you can...

 

[slycat]

If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

me interested, pls write one up.

 

[Passions]

I want an IS300 for $10 and a Huntington Beach condo for $100 please.

Paypal ready.

 

[psiu]

Interested in guide. Thanks for the advice so far.

Um, here's some :beer:

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: slycat

If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

me interested, pls write one up.

ditto

 

[bhaney]

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
...I'll need someone to host the copy....
If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

Serious interest, and I'll volunteer to host it! I'm interested in knowing the differences between, say, a bankruptcy auction like you spoke of earlier, a "storage unit" sale, an estate sale, etc. Also, if there's any good books on the subject, I'd love some recommendations. Not looking to make a fortune, but it sounds like a fun way to spend a weekend every now and then!

Thanks,
-Brett.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
Hmmmmmmmm..............didn't realize the interest in auctions and auctioning. But I guess I shouldn't be too surprised considering some of the Ferengis around.......and that's not meant as a putdown, just an observation about many who subscribe to the buy-low/sell high philosophy, which I subscribe to, too.

If there's honestly this much interest, I'll write up my "Guide to not getting too screwed at auctions" either late tonight or tomorrow evening. It'll probably be in Word format but I'll need someone to host the copy....it'll be a little long. Over 5 years of experience in auctions and auctioning has given me a bit of information............got a local auctioneer who's pushing me to get my license, but at over $2500 for the classes and testing, I'm still toying with it.


If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

I am VERY interested and serious.

Think of a domain and I'll register it, and will provide FREE web hosting including e-mail.

PM me your AIM/MSN, name and e-mail address.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: C'DaleRider
Hmmmmmmmm..............didn't realize the interest in auctions and auctioning. But I guess I shouldn't be too surprised considering some of the Ferengis around.......and that's not meant as a putdown, just an observation about many who subscribe to the buy-low/sell high philosophy, which I subscribe to, too.

If there's honestly this much interest, I'll write up my "Guide to not getting too screwed at auctions" either late tonight or tomorrow evening. It'll probably be in Word format but I'll need someone to host the copy....it'll be a little long. Over 5 years of experience in auctions and auctioning has given me a bit of information............got a local auctioneer who's pushing me to get my license, but at over $2500 for the classes and testing, I'm still toying with it.


If you want, and there's enough serious interest, I'll do this...........just let me know.

I would very much like to see this! Thanks in advance.