The current age of budget-crunching and downsizing has many of us wondering what to do with those unused items collecting dust in the basement or the old business machinery searching for a new home.
The path to turning those seemingly obsolete items into something of value comes from a process many of you are likely familiar with, even if you’ve never heard the phrase: selling on consignment. We’re here to provide you with more insight on what consignment auctions are, explain the benefits, and share how we implement these auctions at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc.
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.
Well, 2020 was quite the year, so it makes sense that many interesting, or should we say unique or odd, items were auctioned off within the past 12 months. This includes several record-setting auctions from notable categories such as literature and jewelry.
We decided to take a look back on what 2020 auctions produced that may make you scratch your head. Here’s what we found.
When it comes time to buy your next ring or necklace, your first reaction may be to head to the mall or a local jewelry store. Shopping at these stores has its perks. Employees will wait on you hand and foot, wrap your gift in a pretty box, and send you off with some type of after-care package. This all sounds ideal, but it comes with a price — sometimes a steep price.
What if we told you there was an alternative? You may not associate jewelry with auctions, but you can find quality, high-end items at affordable prices at your local in-house or online auction. We’re here to expand your thinking so you can better understand where to find jewelry auctions, the type of jewelry you can buy, and what you should look for.
There’s a reason why Black Friday circular advertisements and other special catalog ads inundate your mailboxes and email inboxes each fall. The United States holiday shopping season is a trillion dollar industry. Yes, Americans spend that much on gifts and other goods each November and December. In 2019, holiday retail sales came in around $1.01 trillion, while e-commerce sales reached $137.6 billion.
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.
When it comes to making consumer purchasing decisions, the power of your brain is fascinating. Within a split second of making up your mind, the brain sends a signal to your hand or finger to complete the task, whether it’s clicking a button on your phone or computer or swiping your credit card.
Sitting in the office of Dakil Auctioneers, Inc., Bill Rackley regularly hears the phone ring with the same question commonly asked from prospective buyers: “When will you have cars for auction?”
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 pandemic.
