Our Auction Blog

Dakil has partnered with Proxibid, an online auction service that makes it possible for anyone to bid on a Dakil Auction from anywhere. Proxibid is easy to use and convenient for the bidder on the go. We’re explaining how to use Proxibid to make your auction experience simple.

living room full of household items

Planning an estate sale is not only time consuming, but it’s also a lot of work. Organizing the items, pricing them, finding someone to help facilitate the sale for you—it’s no easy task. In addition to all the work, you still have to market your estate sale and hope that people show up to purchase your items.

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restaurant tables

Restaurant auctions are fun to attend, especially if you are a fellow restaurant owner. Being able to purchase large restaurant equipment for a competitive price is a great opportunity to expand your already existing restaurant.
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business calculator and paperwork

Whether you are moving or closing your business, liquidating your items can seem daunting and stressful, especially if you are a niche business.  Instead of finding a way to get rid of these items yourself and risking the possibility of losing money in the process, Dakil can auction your business liquidation items to an audience that is truly interested, using a variety of methods.
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Photo of car being sold at auction

Privately selling your car is a lot of work – after you find out how much your car is worth, you have to decide how much you want to sell it for, find an interested buyer, work with their bank, and transfer the title. While privately selling a vehicle can sometimes make it seem like the seller is in more control, they still might not get the most money for the sale and have to spend hours making sure the transfer and sale runs smoothly.

For a smooth, quick way to sell your vehicle and still get your money’s worth, taking it to auction could be your best option. The auction process is fast, yet thorough, and can still give you the value that you expect when selling a vehicle. How? At Dakil, it’s because we have a streamlined process that sets your car auction up for success.
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Real Estate Auction

Whether due to foreclosure or simply needing to sell property, real estate auctions are a common and streamlined way to buy or sell land. At Dakil, our real estate auctions are open to the public, but we encourage thorough research before placing a bid. While the prices of real estate sold at auction can often be lower (especially in foreclosure), placing a bid should be taken just as seriously as if you were searching for a home the traditional way.
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construction equipment

When you’re auctioning large equipment such as construction equipment or trucks, making a profitable return on the sale is of great importance. Finding trusted professionals who know the value of your products is key, but also a challenge. Fortunately, at Dakil Auctioneers, we host large equipment auctions frequently and strive to help the seller receive max value at the auction. We’re here to help, so we’re sharing our best large equipment auction tips with you.
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auction gavel

Participating in an auction can be beneficial for you or your business, but the preparation can be daunting. When can you know if it’s the right time to take your items to auction? How do you prep your items for auction? What types of auctions should you attend beforehand?

These are just a few of the questions to consider when selling your items at auction. We’ve compiled some of our favorite blog posts to provide you with our best tips and tricks to help you decide when to put items up for auction, preparing your items, and more.
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Hands united together

At Dakil, we take pride in the growth of Oklahoma City and its surrounding community. One of our favorite ways to show our support for our community and our local non-profits is to give back by hosting benefit auctions.

Auctioneer Barrett Bray explains why Giving back to the community is extremely important at Dakil Auctioneers.
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Auction Gavel on Dollar Bill

The auction process is fast-paced and can seem overwhelming to someone who has never attended one before. At Dakil, we strive to ensure all of our customers, first-time and returning, feel comfortable in the auction process.

The two major points of confusion and potential intimidation for auction first-timers are the roles of the employees during an auction and how the bidding takes place. Dakil Auctioneer Barrett Bray breaks down both in order to make understanding the auction process as simple as possible for a newcomer.
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