This past year was another successful year here at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. In 2022, we conducted more than three dozen auctions, including four heavy equipment auctions that featured nearly 2,000 combined items to bid on. As always, there were plenty of unique and interesting auctions to come across. They say you never know what you’ll […]
Auctions are known for unique, interesting, and sometimes weird items that end up selling for six or seven figures. Each year, these items make headlines for their peculiar nature. We decided to look back on what 2022 auctions produced that may make you scratch your head. Here’s what we found.
This past year was a welcomed return to normalcy in some regards. The country opened up, businesses unlocked their doors, and mandates were lifted. But for a world constantly in change and in flux, the auction industry largely remains unscathed. This stability leads to a steady flow of auctions, which means there are always unique […]
For as much as auctions serve a functional purpose for businesses and companies, the randomness of some items auctioned off is what keeps this industry so fresh and unique. Each year, there are hundreds and hundreds of items auctioned off around the world that make headlines for their peculiar nature. We decided to take a […]
There were many things we’d like to forget about 2020. For starters, the COVID-19 pandemic that has and will continue to devastate people and businesses alike. Thankfully, we were mostly unscathed here at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc., which meant it was a busy year both online and socially distanced in our spacious in-house gallery.
It’s common for young children to one day follow the career path of their family members. Those who were raised in a restaurant may become a future chef or business owner. Others who are around medicine or the law may end up with a career as a doctor or lawyer.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused businesses to rethink the way they operate. Some businesses have flourished, adjusting on the fly to keep up in a rapidly changing environment. Others haven’t been as fortunate.
The last few months have been a challenge for everyone in our city, state, and country. The burden of unknowns and what to expect for the next day, let alone the next week, is unnerving. But, as a progressive nation, we adapt and move forward with adjustments to keep each other safe during this coronavirus […]
At Dakil Auctioneers, Inc., we value the health and safety of our employees, our clients, and the entire Oklahoma City community. That’s why we’ve made the decision to postpone our upcoming auctions amid the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak that has affected our city, state, and country. We’ve been a part of the Oklahoma City community […]
Susan Dakil sits behind a desk for a reason. While she’s aware her husband, Louis, could sell ice cubes to an Eskimo, she’s convinced she couldn’t sell a postage stamp to her own mother if she needed one. But — and she won’t hesitate with this response — Susan can sit at a desk, crunch […]
