Brian, those were the days with the land lines and the all nighter auctions. The only thing you left out is how they kept up with the bids.... It was on the chalk board on the wall. Then if you requested a call back, you would get a ringing phone call in the middle of the night. Glad we have progressed from those kind of auctions 20 years ago.
Al, You run a great auction and work harder than most auctioneers. You are a one man show and I would love to see you add another member or two to your team. Have to agree with all the other posters on the Spirited bidding. Spirited bidding will occur whatever time the auction is about ready to close. Many serious buyers just wait until last call or the fair warning email. I don't believe you are doing the consignors a favor by not creating bidding wars when everyone is awake and alert. Spirited bidding happens at REA from 1130-1200. Spirited bidding happens at Heritage from 11-1130, and Spirited bidding happens at Huggins and Hunt from 10-1030pm. What do you think they all have in common????
(Answer) all the bidders know when to be on their smart device/computor to bid. Let the war begin which doesn't favor collectors/dealers who live in a certain timeframe.
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