What do you call a couple who quit their jobs to start a business in their spare bedroom that would one day become a national industry leader in auctions? You call them visionaries. That’s precisely what Louis and Susan Dakil did 33 years ago in 1983 when they started Dakil Auctioneers. Today, the company performs between 100 and 150 auctions per year, many of which are held in their impressive auction facility in Oklahoma City.
Getting rid of household items can be overwhelming and often emotional. And when loved ones and memories are involved, it can make the process especially tough. Whether you are downsizing, regrouping after a loss, or simply need to reorganize, you aren’t limited to yard sales, Craigslist, and eBay. In fact, an auction may be the perfect way to move items out of your house; let someone else do the leg work, and make a profit along the way. (more…)
Occupying a cozy corner spot in the heart of the Plaza District, The Mule has become one of Oklahoma City’s favorite destinations for unique gourmet cuisine. Known for their collection of “sandies” (insanely good twists on classic sandwiches) and hand-crafted cocktails, The Mule bucks trends when it comes to food. Turns out, they also bucked trends in the kitchen when they first arrived on the restaurant scene.
Retail, consignment, or auction – when you have assets to sell, there’s more than one way to go about it. (more…)
Dakil Auctioneers has been involved in the Oklahoma City community for over 30 years. We’ve helped companies across multiple business sectors in times of transition, and Dakil auctions are a significant part of the history of many Oklahoma businesses today. We chatted with Michael Morrison, Founder and CEO of Comtech, a design, print, and mail company located in the heart of Oklahoma City, about his business’s auction experience, a misconception about the auction industry, and why he’d work with Dakil again.
With hunting season just around the corner, attending a local gun auction can be a great way to add a new firearm, scope, or ammunition to your collection. Here at the Dakil warehouse in Oklahoma City, we host gun auctions throughout the year where novices and experts alike can find anything from hunting rifles and home defense weapons to antique collectibles and targets. For those who have never attended a gun auction, the environment may seem intimidating, but knowing the answers to a few key questions will prepare you for a productive day. (more…)
Here at Dakil, we serve Oklahoma City with three types of auctions to fit the needs of your sale. While we can accommodate a wide variety of sale items, from restaurant-grade ovens to bulldozers to a ranch house, the tactics used to sell these items vary greatly and it’s good to know the basics of each auction strategy. Let’s take a look at each major type of sale. (more…)
When starting a new business or running an existing one you have many decisions. Should you buy new equipment or used? What are the pros and cons?
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Christmas time brings out the giving spirit in a lot of people. It’s no secret that this is a time when many people and organizations hold events to raise funds for good causes. One great way to go about doing this is holding a Christmas Benefit Auction. Whether silent or live, auctions are a great way to raise funds for everything from schools to charities, foundations and more. Regardless of what worthy cause you’re trying to raise money for, there are a few things to keep in mind when setting up your benefit auction.
Occasionally some truly spooky and scary items can find their way to the auction block. In honor of Halloween, we highlighted a few of the spookiest auction items that have made the headlines over the last few years. (more…)
