Why do Cars go to Auction?
Traditionally, people went to car dealerships to find their vehicles. More and more, though, savvy shoppers are choosing to purchase their…
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How Do Online Auctions Work?
Auctions traditionally occur in a physical location with a gavel-wielding auctioneer leading the proceedings, but the thrill of bidding can now…
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How to Run a Silent Auction?
Silent auctions are a great way to raise money and make sales during a dinner, dance, speech, performance, or other community…
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How Do Foreclosure Auctions Work?
Foreclosure auctions are a unique and often lucrative niche within the real estate market. Whether you’re an investor on the hunt…
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What Is the Difference Between a Liquidation Sale and an Auction?
Liquidation sales and auction sales are two of the most common ways for a company to recover assets. Both types of…
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Should You Have Your Auction Items Appraised?
We’ve all heard the stories of people suddenly discovering they are sitting on a treasure. Maybe something purchased at an antique…
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How to Tell if Glassware or Dishes are Worth Anything
For many people, collecting glassware or dishes is an enjoyable hobby. Whether for decorative purposes or practical use, a certain satisfaction…
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Most Interesting Dakil Auctions of 2022
This past year was another successful year here at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. In 2022, we conducted more than three dozen auctions,…
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The Most Interesting Items Auctioned Off in 2022
Auctions are known for unique, interesting, and sometimes weird items that end up selling for six or seven figures. Each year,…
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Answering Common Auction Questions
The concept behind an auction is straightforward: bidders submit bids for items, and the person with the highest bid receives that…