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Got Coin? It’s got value!

Our company regularly puts on coin and currency auctions.  In fact, we've got a rather nice one coming up in November.  At these auctions we sell from the rarest to the most common coins.  Some of our highlights include a 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime for $30,800, a 1879 Liberty ...

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November 4, 2008

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A motor vehicle license loophole – should it be closed?

The sale of motor vehicles in the State of Minnesota is regulated by Minnesota Statutes § 168.27 and Chapter 7400 of the Minnesota Administrative Rules.  The statute is clear on the requirements of an auctioneer concerning the sale of motor vehicles. Minnesota Statute § 168.27 indicates in part: Subdivision 1a. (b): ...

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August 6, 2008

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New tools for my wireless toolbox

Last week, I worked a live online auction.  The auction was held in a large 150,000 square foot u-shaped building.  There were a few locations within the building where my aircard had a heck of a time maintaining good reception.  As a solution to the problem, I upgraded my aircard ...

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June 18, 2008

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Auctions are not convenient

On the heals of declining revenues, eBay is beginning to refocus from online auctions to a "buy-it-now" platform.  From the article, I gleaned some interesting tidbits that apply to our traditional auction business. But as the business of buying and selling over the Internet has matured, the thrill and novelty of ...

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June 4, 2008

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Bridging the ethernet

I am often called upon by my customers to provide auction day, live online bidding.  While, I work with a host of auction companies, I always use the same technology implementation.  Live online bidding is best when used with a high speed internet connection.  I often use an air card ...

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June 2, 2008