[AT] Auction question

[Sewell, Steven]

I agree with Dean, not ethical at all. The auctioneer "drops the hammer" it's sold. Now I have been to auctions that it was stated BEFORE the bidding that it would be sold two ways - together and in parts, highest bid wins.  You usually have to watch those type of autioneers.
Reminds me of an auction I went to 30+ years ago.. Farm auction with the usual tractors, household items, barn stuff, a few guns, AND a new in the box  John Wayne 30-30 rifle. Went as usual til we got to that gun. Auctioneer started with "here we have a 30-30 with the box in good shape. - Pointed down front and said - Dave you will give $500 right?? SOLD"  Gun was worth 2K retail. Never went back to one of his auctions.
Steve Sewell
Albany, Ohio USA
sewell at ohio.edu
sewell at atis.net
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From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Dean VP [deanvp at att.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 2:13 AM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: Re: [AT] Auction question

Mike,
An auctioneer trying to get the most amount of money for his client. I don't
think I would consider that practice very ethical. He has wasted two bidders
time.  I don't think I've ever seen that done at any auction I've been to.

Dean Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA