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Michigan
Michigan Auction
Auction Gavel
Gavel
The Official Publication of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association
Spring 2012
MSAA President,
Scott Vander Kolk Jr. & Family
Membership Directory
National Award Winning Publication of the
Michigan State Auctioneers Association
President’s Report
Greetings fellow MSAA members,
Another annual convention is in the books and a HUGE thank you is due to all of
you that have participated and volunteered. The 61st installment of the MSAA annual
conference held true to tradition and was a great way to say good bye to 2011 and
hello to 2012. As always it was a group effort and the group came through!
Opening night started off with a 3 part interactive session. Thank you to MSAA
members Tim Bos, Jonathan Kraft, David Helmer, Peter Gehres and Kenny Lindsay for
sharing their expertise in the “Auction Product Blitz”. Auction industry information
was shared in a game show manner as fellow members participated in “Auction
Family Feud”. The evening was rounded off with fun and member interaction in our
first ever Auctioneer Olympics.
The rest of our seminar contributors certainly did not disappoint. Eli Detweiler, Sam
Grasso, Ken Lindsay, Mike Brandly, Machinery Pete and Rick Montgomery surpassed
our high expectations by delivering excellent seminars on a range of topics.
Special congratulations go out to our new champions of the Michigan Auctioneer
Championship and Ringman Competition. Coming out on top this year was Henry
Detweiler (MAC) and Peter Gehres (RM). Once again, tireless work and efforts of
our members helped to make the auction special and possible. Congratulations are
also in order for our entire advertising contest winners.
2012 will be another banner year for the MSAA, plans are already in the works for
Lansing 2013. But before that, let’s not forget the Midwest Auctioneers Roundup. The
2011 Roundup was a huge success for everyone involved and especially successful
for the Michigan association and our members. The 2012 offering will not disappoint
and we hope to improve on this event for years to come. In October don’t forget the
All-Star Auction, details will be in upcoming issues of the magazine.
All MSAA events prove to be successful because of our membership and extraordinary
efforts of our board and our executive director. This year we ushered in a new crop of
individuals dedicated to the Michigan auction industry and our association.
I would like to thank our retiring board members for their efforts towards the success
of the MSAA; Art Smith, Gwyn Besner, Peter Gehres and Becky Lawrence have
been good stewards of the association.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you as the President of your great
association, it is an extremely proud moment for me. The MSAA is your association,
please address the board or myself with your ideas or concerns. Let’s strive to stay on
top as the benchmark for organized groups of auctioneers and carry our enthusiasm
and innovation forward into the future. I look forward to 2012 and years to come.
Scott Vander Kolk Jr.
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Michigan Auction Gavel
FindMichiganAuctions.com
Michigan State
Auctioneers Association
2012
Board of Directors
President
Scott Vander Kolk Jr., 4229 34th St., Dorr,
MI 49323, (616) 437-1047, scott@vkauctions.
com.
Spring 2012
President-Elect
Daniel Brodie, 26105 Orchard Lake Rd,
Suite 212, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. (248)
473-4010, [email protected].
Vice President
Kenny A Lindsay, CAI, BAS, 14323
Bainbridge, Livonia, MI 48154. (248) 4731547, [email protected].
Secretary/Treasurer
Darin Hower, CAGA, 420 Al Moses
Rd, Lake City, MI 49651. (231) 839-2256.
[email protected]
Chairman of the Board
Timothy H. Narhi, CAI, GPPA, CES,
13907 Barnes Rd, Byron, MI 48418-9773, (810)
266-6474, [email protected]
Executive Director
Tricia D. Wiltjer, 4529 Gibbs NW, Grand
Rapids, MI 49544. (616) 785-8288, Fax
(616)447-3761, [email protected], www.msaa.org.
Directors
Terms Expiring Jan. 31, 2013
Timothy G. Bos, 4701 County Farm Rd,
Jackson, MI 49201. (517)784-2177, tim@
timothybos.com.
Grant N. Cole, CAI, PO Box 616, Beulah,
MI 49617-0616. (231)882-5465. ccaas@
coslink.net.
James Vander Veen, AARE, 76 S River
Avenue, Holland, MI 49323. (616)796-2860,
[email protected]
Doug Merritt, 615 North Lafayette, PO Box
577, Greenville, MI 48838. (616) 574-9437,
[email protected].
Steve Rottier, 505 Juniper, Fremont,
MI 49412 (231) 924-3104, steverottier@
auctionconnectioninc.com.
Bradley A. Stoecker, 872 Walker Rd,
Dansville, MI 48819. (734) 320-9627,
[email protected].
Steven R. Cole, 1330 Roods Lake Rd,
Lapeer, MI 48446. (810)397-3199, steve@
auctionstreet.net.
Wade Leist, 05675 Church Rd, Boyne
City, MI 49712. (231)330-1042. wleist@vzw.
blackberry.net.
Spring 2012 Directory Issue
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President’s Report ~ Scott Vander Kolk Jr., President
Midwest Auctioneers Roundup
MSAA Board of Directors 2012
MSAA 2012 President
MSAA Annual Conference Coverage
MSAA 2012 Hall of Fame
MSAA Champions
MSAA 2012 Membership Directory
President’s Award of Distinction
“History of Auctions” ~ Mike Brandly
MSAA Member Spotlight ~ Steven R. Cole
Conference Exhibitors
Marketing Competition Winners
Conference Sponsors
Introducing TWO Great New Member Benefits!
MSAA Speaker Bureau Program
“More on Agency” ~ Steve Proffitt
“Happy Birthday from the Grave?” ~ Kenny Lindsay
Report from NAA ~ Hannes Combest
Member Resources
The Auction Block
MSAA Mission Statement
The Michigan State Auctioneers Association is dedicated to the
enhancement of Michigan’s Auction Industry through education,
promotion, advocacy and networking!
NOTICE: All unsolicited articles, letters, photographs & other contributions of any type whatsoever
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publish any such contribution.
THE GAVEL shall have the right to accept or reject or edit, as it shall in its sole discretion deem
appropriate, any such contribution which it publishes.
Products, services and/or merchandise advertised in the Michigan Auction Gavel are not endorsed,
neither tacitly nor explicitly by the Michigan State Auctioneers Association.
All information published herein is sole property of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association and may
not be reproduced in any fashion without express written permission from the Michigan State Auctioneers
Association. Copyright 2012.
Multiple NAA Marketing Competition Award Winner,
Best State Association Website, Best State Association News
Release & Best State Association Magazine!
Multiple APEX Award Winner ~ MSAA Website!
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2012 Super Summer Slam-Down
Auctioneer News:
No Holds Barred Bid Calling Competition
Congratulations to Grant &
Megan Cole. They were married in
November.
Congratulations
to Peter and Paige
Gehres. Their twin
boys, Oliver &
Abraham, were born on
December 1.
MSAA Members on Auction TV!
Chris Crepau did a show in New Jersey as
the Auctioneer with the Auction Hunters
Alan & Ton. It should air in March or
April. Chris is doing storage unit auctions
in Mi, IN, NJ, NY, PA, CT with Blair
Auction & Appraisals. With new storage
companies coming on board Chris will
pass on a couple of state locations to some
of our other auctioneers.
Put up or shut up. Calling ALL Bid Callers. Show up in Shipshewana
this June for the roughest Bid Calling contest hosted anywhere. Ever.
We don’t care who you are, what you’ve won before, or how fancy
your shoes are. You get two minutes to sell what ya’ brung. Bring
your own items, bring your own Ringmen, and you better bring your
A-game. Have what it takes to be the best?
Bring It.
Who Can Enter? Anyone. Period. No Restrictions. You must be a
member of any state auctioneer association, pay the registration fee
for the Midwest Auctioneers Round-Up, and the contest entry fee.
What is the format? One round. No questions. Just straight up bid
calling.
Special Requirements? Casual attire and a hat. No fancy suits, spit
polished shoes, or fear of a fight.
Prizes: Cash payouts to the top 5 finishers. Trophy and bragging
rights to the Slam-Down Champion
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2012 Board of Directors
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President
Dorr, MI
Daniel Brodie
President elect
Farmington Hills, MI
Kenny A. Lindsay, CAI, BAS
Vice President
Livonia, MI
Darin Hower, CAGA
Secretary/Treasurer
Lake City, MI
Timothy H. Narhi, CAI, GPPA, CES
Chairman of the Board
Byron, MI
Timothy G. Bos
Director
Jackson, MI
Grant N. Cole, CAI
Director
Beulah, MI
Steven R. Cole
Director
Lapeer, MI
Wade A. Leist
Director
Boyne City, MI
Doug Merritt
Director
Greenville, MI
Jim Vander Veen, AARE
Director
Grand Rapids, MI
Steve Rottier
Director
Fremont, MI
MSAA 2012 Board of Directors
Brad Stoecker
Director
Dansville, MI
Tricia D. Wiltjer
Executive Director
Grand Rapids, MI
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MSAA President 2012
Scott Vander Kolk Jr. was born and raised in the Auction business, but that is only
partially true, the family was involved in many industries. Through most of his youth the
family was involved in selling farm implements, managing the family dairy and crop farm,
owned the local stockyards and his father Scott Sr. was an auctioneer at multiple livestock
sales. Many weekends were auction oriented, purebred cattle sales or farm auctions.
Scott spent 10 years in sales selling building materials throughout Michigan and in
2001 started conducting his own auctions as Vander Kolk’s Golden Gavel Auction Service
on weekends and when time permitted. In 2007 he took the auction business full time and
didn’t look back. Scott conducts auctions as Golden Gavel Auction Service and several a
year for M & W Inc, as well as a weekly auto auction.
Scott is the proud father of 2 children Nickolas 7 and Ava 5 and enjoys spending time
with them. He also enjoys collecting and restoring vintage farm equipment.
Congratulations to All 2012
MSAA Scholarship Winners!
Legislative Update - March 2012
Status of the Michigan’s Voluntary Auctioneers Registration Act
Ray Krakowski
Jason Lamoreaux
Joseph Phillips
Steve Rottier
• Registration is Voluntary
Four points of the current Registration Act are in need of
change:
• Auctioneers may use funds advanced for expenses prior
to the auction
• For any schools where training is received, there is no
accreditation requirement
• Continuing education is required only for voluntary
registrant (equivalent to other states to allow for future
reciprocity)
• Extend the grandfathering time frame
The bill to amend the registration act is currently on the State
House floor await passage. No further actions are required by the
association to have these amendment passed.
The Michigan State Auctioneers Association supports
VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION. There is currently NO plan
to pursue mandatory licensure.
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Interested in Applying for an MSAA Scholarship?
Watch for info in upcoming issues or
contact the Scholarship Committee!
Special Thanks to our 2012
Michigan Auctioneer Championship &
Ringman Championship Judges!
David Helmer Michigan Auctioneer Champion
Saline, Michiga
Eli Detweiler International Auctioneer Champion
Ruffin, North Carolina
Santo Grasso Sam “The Hitman” Grasso
Baltimore, Maryland
Kim Narhi
Tim Narhi Auctioneer & Assoc.
Byron, Michigan
Greg Peterson Machinery Pete
Rochester, Minnesota
Michigan Auctioneers Conference Full of Champions!
Auctioneers gathered January 24-27 for the Michigan
State Auctioneers Association 61st Annual Conference. Over
140 Auctioneers, support staff, families & exhibitors gathered
for Education, Fellowship and Fun at the 2012 Michigan State
Auctioneers Association Conference in Lansing, Michigan. The
conference provides attendees with numerous opportunities
to network with fellow auctioneers and auction firms, learn
from experts, compete with their marketing designs and test
their talent in the Michigan Auctioneer Championships and
Ringman Championships!!
Several speakers highlighted the event, including
International Champion Auctioneer, Eli Detweiler, Professional
Ringman, Sam “The Hitman” Grasso, Greg “Machinery
Pete” Peterson, instructors and well known auctioneers, Mike
Brandly, Rick Montgomery, Kenny Lindsay, Peter Gehres,
Gwyn Besner, David Helmer, Tim Bos, Jonathan Kraft and
more.
Auctioneers from across the state were awarded for their
outstanding accomplishments in marketing. There was a total
of approximately 190 entries in the 42 categories competed
for in the coveted marketing competition. The most prestigious
of the awards went to the Auction of the Year category, won
by Merritt Auctions of Greenville, Michigan; the Website
category, won by She Sold It of Lapeer, Michigan; and the
Social Media Category, won by Beth Rose Auction Company
of Maumee, Ohio.
Many MSAA Members took home marketing awards,
some members capturing multiple category championships.
The entire list can be found on the MSAA Website at www.
FindMichiganAuctions.com.
Henry Detweiler, of Charlotte, Michigan won the 2012
Michigan Auctioneer Championships. 10 contestants competed
for the coveted title. The 6 finalists were Henry Detweiler
(Charlotte, Mich.), Romayne Graber (Charlotte, Mich.), Darin
Hower (Lake City, Mich.), Wade Leist (Boyne City, Mich.),
Jerry Mast (Vermontville, Mich.) and Donna Tuttle (Mio,
Mich.). For winning the title Henry received a championship
ring, trophy, and entry into the International Auctioneer
Championship in July.
Also highlighted during the event was the MSAA Ringman
Championships. Contestants were tested on their “ringing
abilities”. The contest evaluated ringmen in the following
areas: product knowledge; crowd control; performance;
communication and relaying bids to the Auctioneer. Peter
Gehres, of Hilliard, Ohio won the 2012 Michigan Ringman
Championships.
Thursday evening of the Event hosts the annual President’s
Banquet. Scott Vander Kolk Jr. of Dorr was inducted as
the 2012 MSAA President. The New Officers in the MSAA
are Dan Brodie (Farmington Hills), President elect; Kenny
Lindsay (Livonia), Vice President; Darin Hower (Lake City),
Secretary/Treasurer; Timothy H. Narhi (Byron), Chairman of
the Board. In all, there are 13 Directors and Officers.
Ben Glardon of Owosso, Michigan and Richard J.
Montgomery of Plymouth were honored for their extraordinary
service to the Auction Industry by being inducted into the
MSAA Hall of Fame. Special recognition was also given to
Tricia Wiltjer as she was honored by outgoing President Tim
Narhi with the 2012 President’s Award of Distinction. Also
honored were Joseph Phillips (Fort Gratiot, Mich.), Jason
Lamoreaux (Belding, Mich.), Steve Rottier (Fremont, Mich.)
and Ray Krakowski (Dryden, Mich.), who were presented with
the 2012 Scholarship awards.
Many MSAA Members will travel to the National
Auctioneers Association Conference & Show in July in Spokane,
Washington. This event will showcase the International
Auctioneer Championships, where many MSAA Members will
compete. January 2013 will host the 62nd Annual Conference
of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association Celebrate 25
years of the Michigan Auctioneer Championships by crowning
its 25th Michigan Auctioneer Champion. This special event
will be held in Lansing, Michigan.
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Benjamin P. Glardon
2012 MSAA Hall of Fame Inductee
Ben Glardon was born and raised in the Auction Business with Glardon Auction
Service, that his father started over 70 years ago. He has lived and breathed the
auction method of selling for over 40 years. He has conducted a wide cross section
of auctions annually, including farm equipment, real estate, bankruptcy, estates,
business liquidations, personal property collections, guns, coins, fundraisers, benefit
auctions and more.
Ben is a graduate of Missouri Auction School in 1979. He has been a licensed Realtor
since 1983 and is the past President of the Shiawassee Association Board of Realtors.
He was honored to receive the Shiawassee County Realtor of the Year and the ReMax Hall of Fame. He is also a past President of the Shiawassee/Owosso Kiwanis’ Club. Ben is the President of Glardon
Auction Service and a past Director of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association.
Ben was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 85th District in 2010. He currently serves on the House
Agriculture, Insurance and Commerce Committees. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee.
The Michigan State Auctioneers Association was honored to induct Benjamin P. Glardon into its Hall of Fame on January
26, 2012. Ben was asked to speak to the association members about his experience in the State House of Representatives
to kick off the Michigan Auctioneer Championships. He was surprised by the MSAA by being presented with the Hall of
Fame induction. Ben said “I am honored to receive this award on behalf of my entire family who has worked so hard to be
successful. The Auction world has truly been my passion.”
Richard J. Montgomery, CAI, MPPA, CES
2012 MSAA Hall of Fame Inductee
Richard Montgomery started in the industry working with Norman Levy &
Associates as a teenager. After that he went to work with Williams & Lipton Co. for 5
years. When asked, Rick says “The auction business is the only business I know, I have
never had any other type of job (Not sure if that is good or bad!)”
R.J. MONTGOMERY & ASSOCIATES, INC. was established in 1985 and has
been servicing clients with professional auctions, appraisals, liquidation’s and various
other business functions ever since. Richard personally has been working in this same
field for over 40 years. As a graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, Inc. and
the Auction Marketing Institute, he has earned the designations of Certified Auctioneer
(CAI), Certified Estate Specialist (CES), Graduate, Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
and earned the 60th Master, Personal Property Appraiser (MPPA) in the world. He also graduated from the International
Society of Appraisers “Specialty Course of Machinery & Equipment”.
As CEO/president of R.J. MONTGOMERY & ASSOCIATES, INC., one of the top AUCTION, APPRAISAL AND
LIQUIDATION firms in the State of Michigan, he makes it his goal to provide clients with the most thorough, efficient and
expedient services in the state.
He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the Michigan State Auctioneers Association (2003 President,
2004 Chairman of the Board), The Auction Marketing Institute, the International Society of Appraisers, the Machinery
Dealers National Association.
He is bonded with the United States Government and works regularly with the United States Bankruptcy Courts
conducting auctions, appraisals and liquidation’s on their behalf. Satisfied clients also include the United States Justice
Department, a large assortment of financial institutions (which include, JP Morgan Chase, Comerica, Citizens Bank, Bank
of America, Key Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington Bank, etc.), municipalities/cities, many charity organizations, and a
large number of business and private clients.
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Henry Detweiler
Michigan Auctioneer Champion 2012
Henry Detweiler of Charlotte, Michigan, won the 2012 Michigan Auctioneer Championships.
This year, the contest was held in Lansing at the Michigan State Auctioneers Association’s
61st Annual Conference. 10 contestants competed for the coveted title. The 6 finalists were Henry
Detweiler (Charlotte, Mich.), Romayne Graber (Charlotte, Mich.), Darin Hower (Lake City, Mich.),
Wade Leist (Boyne City, Mich.), Jerry Mast (Vermontville, Mich.) and Donna Tuttle (Mio, Mich.).
For winning the title Henry received a championship ring, trophy, and entry into the International
Auctioneer Championship in July.
Also taking home honors were Wade Leist and Romayne Graber. Leist was 1st runner up and
Graber was 2nd runner up.
Detweiler owns Sunrise Auction Service in Charlotte where he specializes in horses, farm
equipment, and personal property auctions along with a number of fund raising auctions each year. He has also travelled across
the state working as an Independent Contract Auctioneer for other auction companies in the past 6 years.
Detweiler is also a member of Yutzy’s Auction Team of Charlotte where he works along with Joseph Mast, Romayne Graber
and Lavern Yutzy, who owns the company.
Henry is also an avid hunter and is a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Foundation
and Pheasants Forever, were he serves on chapter committees and conducts Banquet Auctions. He is also a Certified Farrier and
member of the Michigan Horseshoers Association.
He has been in the auction business since 2006 and lives in the Charlotte area with his wife, Edna Mae (Graber) Detweiler,
and daughter, Veronica Jane.
Detweiler commended the MSAA for its high standards in Ethics and Code of Conduct as well as its goal to provide a high
level of education for auctioneers. He said “I want to Thank the MSAA for helping me to reach one of my goals and for allowing
me the other of being your champion and the chance to be an ambassador for the MSAA for the next year. I also want to thank
the MSAA for helping me be all I can be as an auctioneer.”
Peter D. Gehres, CAI, CES
To see photos from the MSAA Annual Conference, go to
www.Facebook.com/MichiganAuctioneers.
To see Videos, go to Youtube.com/MichiganAuctioneers.
You may also access both pages from www.msaa.org
Michigan Ringman Champion 2012
Auctioneer Peter D. Gehres was awarded the honor of 2012 Michigan Ringman Champion on
January 25, 2012 at the Michigan State Auctioneers Association Winter Convention in Lansing,
Michigan. The judges for the 2012 Championship included 2010 International Auctioneer Champion
Eli Detweiler Jr., Santo (Sam) Grasso, Greg Peterson (aka Machinery Pete), National Auctioneer
Foundation Trustee David Helmer and Kim Narhi.
This was the fourth time Gehres competed in Michigan Ringman Championship and the 20th
auctioneer or ringman contest he has entered. Peter has also won the Ohio Junior Bid Calling
contest in January 2006, the Michigan Auctioneer Championship in January 2010 and the title of
Indiana Champion Auctioneer in November 2011.
“In 2012 I look forward to representing Michigan at both the International Auctioneers
Championship in Spokane, WA and the World Automobile Auctioneers Championship in Orlando,
FL,” Gehres said. “Michigan has a special place in my heart and has played an important role in my
development as an auctioneer and ringman.”
In addition to competing in auctioneer and ringman contests across the country, Gehres recently
completed a term on the Michigan Auctioneers Association Board of Directors. He is also currently serving a second term as the
treasurer of the Ohio Auctioneers Association.
Gehres is a first generation auctioneer and Realtor currently based in Columbus, Ohio. He is the Vice President of Auction
Operations for United Country Gryphon Realty & Auction Group, the owner of Belhorn Auctions and the cofounder of The Super
Auction event. He is also a professional speaker and teaches at The Ohio Auction School, Reppert School of Auctioneering and
state and national conventions.
Gehres splits his time between Columbus, Ohio and his family farm in Van Wert which has been handed down from father to
son since 1875. In December of 2011 Peter and his wife Paige welcomed twin boys, Abraham and Oliver, into the world. He is
an active volunteer and support of the FFA, 4-H and Junior Achievement.
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~ 2012 Membership Directory ~
Adduci, Jeffrey J. - Tammie M. Adduci
Adduci’s Auctions in Action
9316 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
C:419/340-9866
H:734/847-8818
E: [email protected]
Albrecht, CAI, GPPA, David - Nicole
~ Life Member
Albrecht Auction Service L.L.C.
P.O. Box 50, 3960 W. Saginaw Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
C:989/823-8835
F: 989/823-2543
H:989/823-2550
www.albrechtauction.com
Albrecht, CAI, GPPA, Herb - Dorothy
~ Life Member
Albrecht Auction Service L.L.C.
P.O. Box 50, 3960 W. Saginaw Rd
Vassar, MI 48768-0050
C:989/823-8835
F: 989/823-2543
www.albrechtauction.com
Amonette, James P. - Kathy
~ Life Member
Amonette Auction Service
26633 Bridgewater Way
Brownstown, MI 48134
H:734/795-6268
Anderson, Robert John - Kathy
19079 2 Mile Road
Hersey, MI 49639
H:231/832-8087
Ashley, Ted - Tammy
Ted Ashley Auctioneer
4251 E. Price Rd
St. Johns, MI 48879
C:989-640-0666
H:989-224-3103
www.tedashleyauctioneer.com
Aumann, Nelson E. - Karen S. Aumann
Aumann Auctions, Inc.
20114 IL. Rte. 16
Nokomis, IL 62075
C:217-563-2523
F: 217-563-2111
H:217-563-7528
www.aumannauctions.com
Austhof, E. Jerry
Austhof Auctioneering
613 Carriage Ln
Jenison, MI 49428
C:616/460-2197
H:616/281-3576
Avery, Clarence - Charlotte Avery
Clancy’s Bargain Barn
112 Karr’s Drive
Mio, MI 48647
C:989/826-3729
H:989/826-3729
Baber, Kathy
~ Associate Member
Indiana Auctioneers Association
48 N. Emerson Ave, Ste 300
Greenwood, IN 46143
C:317-859-8990
F: 317-859-8994
www.indianaauctioneers.org
Badeen, George
Midwest Auto Auction Inc
14666 Telegraph Road
Redford, MI 48239
C:313/538-2100
F: 313/538-2904
H:248/344-7749
midwestautoauction.com
Key:
C = Company Phone
F = Fax H = Home Phone E = Email
Bancroft, Gregory
Wayne Bancroft Auction Service
5152 Miller Rd
Buckley, MI 49620
C:231/263-5327
F: 231/263-7198
H:231/263-5327
www.waynebancroftauctions.com
Barnhart, Martin - Ruby
Barnhart Auctions
7251 South Edon Road
Reading, MI 49274
C:517/283-2771
Bator, Gregory
400 West Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
C:248-642-7844
F: 248-642-5922
Beals, Dennis R. - Janice
Dennis Beals Auctioneering Service
PO Box 174
Haslett, MI 48840
C:517/339-0200
H:517/819-0071
www.dennisbealsauction.com
Behling, Austin Frank - Angela
Boyne Valley Auctions
01624 S. Wilson Rd
Boyne City, MI 49712
C:231/549-7653
H:231/582-0579
www.boynevalleyauctions.com
Behrenwald, Michelle L.
Inspired Design, LLC
PO Box 122
Clarksville, MI 48815
C:616/262-6698
H:616/262-6698
Beland, CAI, CES, Nellie - Gene Beland
Superior Auction & Appraisal Co.
1107 Thirteenth St
Menominee, MI 49858
C:906/864-2942
F: 906/864-2942
H:906/864-1054
www.superiorauction.net
Belcher, Kevin S. - Angie
Belcher McPherson Auction Company
1106 S. Kalamazoo Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
C:269-781-7100
F: 269/781-7204
H:269/781-7688
www.belchermcpherson.com
Belcher, Brent H. - Wanda
Belcher McPherson Auction Company
1106 S. Kalamazoo Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
C:269-781-7100
F: 269-781-7204
H:269/781-4192
www.belchermcpherson.com
Bensinger, James
~ Life Member
1301 W. Mt Hope Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
F: 517/374-0067
H:517/374-6077
Berry, Gary M. - Patricia A. Berry
Gary M. Berry - Auctioneers
PO Box 70622
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-0013
C:248/299-5959
F: 248/852-9334
H:248/852-0194
www.garymberry.com
Besner, CAI, AARE, Gwyn
Besner Auction and Realty
PO Box 328
Acme, MI 49610-0328
C:800/799-0483
H:231/938-1538
www.besnerauction.com
Beyer, Nicholas H. - Charlotte L.
Beyer Auction Service Inc.
8016 E. Garfield Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421
C:231/854-1187
F: 231/854-5435
H:231/854-1187
www.beyerauction.com
Bippus, CAI, AARE, CES, John - Sharon
~ Life Member
Tranzon Bippus
11811 Anchor Ln
Three Rivers, MI 49093
C:269/244-1111
F: 269/273-1104
H:269/244-5863 Cell
www.tranzon.com
Blair CAI, CAGA, Wayne G. - Eva Blair
~ Life Member
Blair Auction & Appraisal LLC
740 Baldwin Drive
Jenison, MI 49428
C:616/457-5303
F: 616/457-8345
H:616/457-8345
www.blairauction.com
Bleisch, CAGA, Michael - Penny
620 N. Royston Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
C:517-231-0868
Bole, Gary E. - Vicki
5180 Jay Road
Whitehall, MI 49461
C:616/894-5365
H:616/894-5365
Bonnigson, Baker
1570 W. McPherson Hwy
Clyde, OH 43410
C:419/547-7777
F: 419/547-7744
Bos, ISA, Timothy G. - Bonnie Kennedy-Bos
Bos Auctions & Appraisal Services LLC
4701 County Farm Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
C:517/206-6494
H:517/789-6653
www.timothybos.com
Bost, GPPA, Michael D. - Claudia Bost
Bost Auction and Appraisal Service L.LC.
15795 Klooster Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
C:231/547-2678
F: 231/547-2678
www.bostauction.com
Bower, Joseph - Mary
Bower Auctions
W224 CR400
Bark River, MI 49807
C:906-466-9006
H:906-466-1991
www.bowerauctions.com
Boyer, Edward R. - Lisa
Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co.
70750 Union Rd
Union, MI 49130
C:269/641-7653
F: 269/641-5346
H:269/699-9727
www.schraderauction.com
Boyer, Edward D. - Marilyn
Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co. Inc.
70750 Union Rd
Union, MI 49130
C:800/691-7653
F: 269/641-5346
H:269/641-7653
Bradshaw, James Phyllip - Rosie
12870 N. 325 E
North Manchester, IN 46962
H:260-705-5889
Brandly, Mike
Brandly & Associates
4949 Hendron Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
C:800-456-SOLD
F: 614-461-5727
H:614-461-9229
www.mbauctioneer.com
Brandt, Elwyn - Georganna
Brandt’s Auctioneering Service
4543 Gregory Rd
Goodrich, MI 48438
H:810/797-4256
Braun, Joyce - Lloyd R. Braun*
~ Associate Member
Braun & Helmer Auction Service Inc.
5155 Jennings Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
C:734/665-9646
H:734/665-9646
www.braunandhelmer.com
Braun, CAI, GPPA, Brian L.
~ Life Member
2820 W. Northfield Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
C:734/665-9646
H:734/996-9135
Breault, Adam H. - Carrie Breault
Adam Breault Auctions
1794 W. Youngs Road
Gladwin, MI 48624
C:989-426-2589
www.adambreault.com
Brenner, Randy S.
Brenner Auctioneering
2155 132nd Ave
Hopkins, MI 49328
C:269-793-7227
H:616-318-7824 (Cell)
Bristle, David E. - Deb
Bristle’s Auction Service
8500 Alvord Rd
Montgomery, MI 49255
C:517/605-4771
H:517/368-4952
Brodie, Daniel - Melissa
Brodie Corporation
26105 Orchard Lake Rd, Suite 212
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
C:248/473-4010
F: 248/473-0777
H:734/422-9309
www.brodieauctions.com
Brodie, Richard
Brodie Corporation
22788 Shadowglen
C:248/473-4010
F: 248/473-0777
H:248/477-3303
www.brodieauctions.com
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Bugni, David A. - Belinda
David Bugni Auction Service
17205 Doyle Road
Hemlock, MI 48626
C:989/751-1911
www.davebugniauctions.com
Burns, Charles M. - Natalie
Charles M. Burns, Auctioneer/Appraiser
532 North Macomb
Monroe, MI 48162
C:734/241-7797
F: 734/241-7599
H:734/384-1560
Burns, Daniel - Nancy
500 Ten Mile Road NE
Comstock Park, MI 49321
C:616/887-0435
H:616/887-0435
Butler, Rod
Butler Auction Service
630 South Frost Drive, Saginaw, MI 48638
C:989/799-4181
F: 989/799-2324
H:989/799-2324
www.RodButler.com
Capel, Mark
Grand Rapids Auto Auction, L.P.
2380 Port Sheldon Court
Jenison, MI 49428
C:616/669-1050
F: 616/669-5522
Carli, CAGA, Joseph C. - Carol
Professional Auction Service
11410 Southworth
Plymouth, MI 48170
C:734/451-7444
F: 734/451-0704
H:313/451-9445
www.JCAuctionServices.com
Caruso, Ray - Carri Caruso
K-BID Online Auctions
5030 Hwy 12
Maple Plain, MN 55359
C:763-479-3000
F: 763-479-3001
www.k-bid.com
Casey, Cal L. - Brandy
Your Auctioneers
3679 Lawrence Rd, Hastings, MI 49058
C:269/945-9398
F: 269/945-9398
H:269/945-3983
http://www.yourauctioneers.homestead.com
Casey, Leon H. - Susan J
Your Auctioneers
5700 Bird Road, Hastings, MI 49058
C:269/945-9398
F: 269/945-9398
H:269/945-9398
www.your-auctioneers.com
Chase, Alfred - Lois E. Chase
Chase Auction Service & Appraisals, LLC
239 State Street
Hesperia, MI 49421
H:231/854-0697
Chestnut, Charles O. - Jane
Chestnut’s Auction
PO Box 51, Williamston, MI 48895
C:517-719-5961
H:517-719-5961
Christy, CAI, GPPA, CES, Jack - Teresa
Christy’s of Indiana
6851 S. Madison Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
C:317-784-0000
F: 317-784-3662
H:317-885-9044
www.christys.com
Chuilli, Gerard - Dawn
Chuilli’s Auction Service LLC
PO Box K, 403 S. Mission St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
C:715-253-3038
F: 888-219-4647
H:715-253-2457
www.chuillisauction.com
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Clark, V. Peter
Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc.
1670 Commerce Road
Holland, OH 43528
C:419-865-3990
F: 419-865-4595
H:419-356-4612
www.yoderandfrey.com
Clark, William - Barb Clark
Clark’s Auction Service
7080 Barry Road
Wheeler, MI 48662
C:989/330-4355
H:989/330-4355
www.clarksauctionservice.com
Clark, David A. - Randi Clark
David Clark Auction Service
9475 Jefferson Rd
Clifford, MI 48727
C:989-761-7296
F: 989-761-7296
H:810-441-6191 Cell
www.davidclarkauction.com
Clark, Dick - Sharon
Pioneer Auction Service
3817 West Tyler Road
Alma, MI 48801
H:517/463-5603
Cole, Steven R - Kristin Cole
Steven R. Cole and Associates
1330 Roods Lake Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
C:810-397-3199
www.auctionstreet.net
Cole CAI, Jerry Paul - Mary Jo
~ Life Member
Cole & Co. Auction & Appraisal Service Inc.
PO Box 616
Beulah, MI 49617-0616
C:231/882-5465
F: 231/882-7661
H:231/882-9252
www.coleauctionsinc.com
Cole, CAI, Grant N. - Megan
Cole & Co. Auction & Appraisal Service Inc.
PO Box 616
Beulah, MI 49617-0616
C:231/882-5465
F: 231/882-7661
H:231/882-9252
www.coleauctionsinc.com
Cousineau, Tim
Blue Star Auction Company
1 Meadows Circle
Wixom, MI 48393
C:734/558-2278
F: 248/685-7764
Coville, Dan D.
Coville & Co. Auctioneers
752 East Central Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
H:517/238-5010
Crepeau, CES, CAGA, Christopher
Michigan Auction Sales, LLC
2361 Cedar Street, Suite B
Holt, MI 48842
C:517/322-3090
F: 517-579-4927
H:517/202-8845
www.michiganauctionsales.com
Cryderman, Chuck - Cynthia
Chuck Cryderman & Associates
73600 Church St
Armada, MI 48005
C:586/784-8890
F: 586/784-8894
H:810/392-3148
www.crydermanauctions.com
Dalton, Douglas A. - Pamela
Doug Dalton Auctioneer
38 Henry
Belleville, MI 48111
C:800/801-6452
www.DougDaltonAuctioneer.com
Davis, CAI, AARE, BAS, Melissa - Matt Davis
Reppert School of Auctioneering
6851 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
C:317-300-1075
F: 317-300-1076
reppertschool.com
Detweiler, Henry J. - Edna Mae
Sunrise Auction Service
1640 N. Bradley Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
C:517-541-1230
H:517-541-1230
Dingman, Doyle D. - Renee
Spaul-Ding Associates, LLC,
Real Estate & Auctions
121 N Main, Ste. 100
Bellevue, MI 49021
C:269-763-9494
F: 269-763-9495
H:269-763-3839
www.spauldingassociates.net
Disselkoen, Randy - Terri Disselkoen
~ Life Member
Rockford, MI 49341
C:616/942-2990
F: 616/874-1301
H:616/874-8283
Dudley-Short, Sarah L. - Jeffrey R. Short
Dudley-Short Auctions LLC
Brighton, MI 48116
C:810/220-1015
F: 810/220-1017
H:810/220-1015
www.dudleyshortauctions.com
DuMouchelle, Ernest J. - Janice
DuMouchelle Art Galleries Co.
409 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
C:313/963-6255
F: 313/963-8199
H:313/885-5275
www.dumouchelles.com
DuMouchelle, Lawrence F. - Mary Jo
409 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
C:313/963-6255
F: 313/963-8199
H:313/343-9004
DuMouchelle, Robert - Lisa
409 E. Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
C:313/963-6255
F: 313/963-8199
Dunkle, Darell - Janet
Darell Dunkle & Assoc. Auctioneer Inc.
PO Box 959
Harrison, MI 48625
C:517/539-1704
F: 517/539-5686
H:517/539-6762
www.dunkleauctioneers.com
Dunn, Edward
EPD Auctions and Appraisers Inc.
1525 Lakeshore Rd 123
Belle River, ON Canada NOR 1AO
C:519/728-2120
F: 519/728-3537
www.epdauction.com
Evans, Ben
~ Life Member
2413 Bankston
Frankfort, MI 49010
C:231/352-9932
Ferguson, Bruce
Commercial Industrial Services
PO Box 626
East Tawas, MI 48730
C:810/687-3812
F: 989/984-0093
www.cisauctions.com
Flaska, Scott - JoAnn M.
Allstate Auctions
PO Box 14
Cedar, MI 49621
C:231/922-0210
F: 231/932-9348
H:231/922-0136
Frecker, Kenneth E.
Ken Frecker Auctioneers, Inc.
5929 South Webster Road
New Haven, IN 46774
C:260/748-7744
F: 260/748-7743
H:260/623-6181
www.freckerauction.com
Frey, Elvie J. - Clara A.
1095 N 925 W
Shipshewana, IN 46565
C:574/825-5250
F: 260/768-4826
H:260/768-7259
Furlo, Anthony Michael
Furlo Auction Service
2627 Poseyville Rd.
Midland, MI 48640
C:989/835-1581
F: 989/835-9693
H:989-486-9004
www.furloauction.com
Furlo, CAI, CAGA, Michael W. - Jean Furlo
490 East Brooks
Midland, MI 48640
C:989/835-1581
F: 989/835-9693
H:989/835-1581
Gabara, CES, Dale - Sheryl Gabara
Gabara Auction Service
100 W. Henderson Rd
Sandusky, MI 48471
C:810/648-4639
F: 810/648-4639
H:810/841-4641 Cell
www.gabaraauctionservice.com
Gapinski, Donald
523 Franckowiak Road
Elmira, MI 49730
C:231-546-3340
H:231-546-3340
Gehres, CAI, CES, Peter D. - Paige
United Country/Gryphon Realty & Auction Group
9387 South Old State Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035
C:614-306-1435
F: 614-388-6589
H:614-306-1435
www.pgauctioneer.com
Geyer, Steve
Geyer Farm Service
3040 Dietz Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
C:517-655-6343
F: 517-655-1790
H:517-655-4724
Gingell, Rachel
She Sold It!
2210 Broker Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
C:810-358-8018
F: 810-664-6630
H:810-664-0992
www.she-sold-it.com
Glardon, Benjamin P. - Miriam
Glardon Auction Service, Inc.
PO Box 100
Owosso, MI 48867
C:989/725-8561
F: 989/725-8683
H:989/725-7248
www.glardonauction.com
Key: C = Company Phone F = Fax H = Home Phone E = Email
Glardon, Daniel G. - Lynne
PO Box 100
Owosso, MI 48867
C:989-725-8561
F: 989/725-8683
H:989/725-7756
www.glardonauction.com
Glassman, John M. - LaVerne R. Glassman
~ Life Member
Glassman Auction Service
PO Box 315
Eau Claire, MI 49111
C:616/461-6271
F: 269-461-6293
www.glassmanauctions.com
Glassman, John Hazen - Catherine
Glassman Auction Service
PO Box 315
C:269/461-6271
F: 269/461-6293
H:269/925-1801
Glassman, M. Jerry - Aimee Glassman
Big Bear Auction Company
5367 Clawson Rd
C:269/461-6271
F: 269/461-6293
H:269/461-4318
Gonzalez, David M.
TWI Auctioneers & Appraisers
4529 Gibbs NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
C:616/785-3711
F: 616/784-2221
www.twiauctioneers.com
Goodrich, David W.
Goodrich Auction Co., Inc.
421 Lincolnway West, Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46544
C:574/255-2556
F: 574/235-3399
H:574/235-3399
www.auction-info.com
Gowan, Jerome - Christina
Hammertime Auctions
5634 E. Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
C:517-540-0216
H:517-545-2329
Graber, Romayne - Mary Louise
Yutzy’s Auction Service
5100 N. Chester Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
C:517/543-9780
H:517/543-9780
Gregory, Tony
~ Vendor Member
AntiqueWeek
PO Box 90
Knightstown, IN 46148
C:800-876-5133 x 321
F: 800-695-8153
www.antiqueweek.com
Grimason, Trudy M. - Dean Grimason
3812 Nottingham
Midland, MI 48642
H:517/832-8497
Hafer, Dale - Janice*
Hafer Auction Service
9045 E. Lily Lake Rd
Gladwin, MI 48624
C:989/426-7606
F: 989/465-2003
H:989/426-7606
Hahn, Phil
Hahn Auctioneers, Inc.
1203 East Market St
Nappanee, IN 46550
C:574/773-4184
F: 574/773-4186
www.hahnrealtyandauction.com
Haines, Jeffrey L. - Heather Haines
Haines and Associates L.L.C.
8380 W. Territorial Road
Montgomery, MI 49255
C:517-398-3668
H:517-368-5269
Hall, Kevin - R. Gale Hall
Hall Family Auction Specialists LLC
67321 U.S. Hwy 131 S
Constantine, MI 49042
C:269-506-5358
H:269-858-3211
Hanson, Ryan P. - Danielle
Hanson Auction Service
21211 - 155th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
C:231-796-3784
H:231-796-3784
Harb, Lawrence E. - Pam Harb
IT Risk Managers, Inc
PO Box 504
Okemos, MI 48805
C:517-381-9909
F: 517-381-8699
H:517-381-0927
www.itriskmanagers.com
Harris, Donald Joseph - Jamie Harris
Harris Bros Auctions
4150 Van Slyke Rd.
Flint, MI 48507
C:810-234-7100
F: 810/655-3536
H:810/266-6801
Hasty, Brian
106 South County Line Rd
Tekonsha, MI 49092
C:517/741-4440
F: 517/741-3021
Hathaway, Roderick W. - Janet K.
MR Auction Ltd.
182 Log Rd
Bronson, MI 49028
C:517/278-6556
F: 517/278-3295
H:517/369-1123
Hauska, Bruce C. - Judy
Bruce Hauska Auctioneer
180 South Sprague Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
C:517/279-9500
F: 517/279-9559
H:517/278-4743
Hawes, Calvin L. - Wendy
Buehrer & Hawes Auction Service
18685 Rogers Rd
Addison, MI 49220
C:517/547-5229
H:517/547-5229
Hayes, Rip - Elise
Hayes Auction Group
12 Vaughan Crossing
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
C:248/646-3791 or 248/939-3986
F: 248/646-0914
H:248/646-2179
hayesauctiongroup.com
Hecht, Gerald W. - Mary
Hecht Auction Service
9849 Bradley Road
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
C:989/652-2242
H:989/652-2242
www.hechtauctions.com
Helmer CAI, GPPA, CES, David G. - Jennifer
~ Life Member
7600 Moon Rd
Saline, MI 48176
C:734/429-1919
F: 734/429-5838
H:734/429-1919
Helmer, CAI, AARE, Jerry L. - Ruthann
~ Life Member
Braun and Helmer Auction Service
7171 East Michigan Avenue
Saline, MI 48176
C:734/994-6309
F: 734/429-5838
H:734/994-6309
Herschberger, David D. - Elizabeth Hershberger
Herschberger Auctions
5307 E. Dowling Rd
Dowling, MI 49050
C:517-852-4943
H:517-852-4943
Hetzer, Brian - Nicole
Monster Auction, LLC
3001 Robert T. Longway Blvd
Flint, MI 48506
C:810-744-4596
H:810-877-3199
www.monsterauction.net
Heuker, AARE, GPPA, Douglas J. - Erin Heuker
~ Life Member
LASTBIDrealestate
210 N. Grace St
McBain, MI 49657
C:888/624-7653
F: 231/825-2167
H:231/743-6210
www.1800LastBid.com
Hite, Julia
~ Vendor Member
Farmers Advance
PO Box 130
Camden, MI 49232
C:800/222-6336
F: 517/368-5131
www.farmersadvance.com
Hochstetler, James L. - Alberta Hochstetler
5384 N. Chester Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
C:517/543-1602
H:517/543-1602
Holiday, Matthew - Monica
Holiday Auction & Realty LLC
2304 Bruce Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29302
C:864-583-1944
F: 864-752-1150
H:864-357-5672
www.holidaybenefits.com
Holzhausen, CAGA, Joel E.
Park Lake Auctions
6273 - 22 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
C:231-920-0298
www.parklakeauctions.com
Howe Jr., Robert E.
Bob Howe, Auctioneer
127 W. Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
C:517/927-5028
Hower, Don - Brenda
Don Hower - Auctioneers
PO Box 332
Lake City, MI 49651
C:231/839-2256
H:231/839-2256
www.howerauctions.com
Hower, CAGA, Darin - Carla
Don Hower - Auctioneers
420 Al Moses Rd
Lake City, MI 49651
C:231-510-7977
F: 231-839-5710
H:231-839-2256
www.howerauctions.com
Hunter, Gene
Hunter Auction L.L.C.
2521 N. Parma Rd
Parma, MI 49269
C:517/531-3700
H:517/879-9506 Cell
Ison, Gary - Sherry Ison
Allstar Auctions & Appraisals
6622 Orchard Beach Rd
Cheboygan, MI 49721
C:231-625-9104
H:231-625-2606
allstarauctioneering.com
Jackiewicz, G. Michael - Cecilia Chand
Best Option Auction & Appraisal
20432 Hollywood
Harper Woods, MI 48225
C:313-400-3021
H:313-400-3021
Jacobs, James - Bernadette
Legacy Estate & Auction Services
7258 S. State Rd, Goodrich, MI 48438
C:248-622-1516
F: 810-636-4441
H:248-622-1516
www.legacyestateservices.biz
Jennings, Robert M - Habiba
American Real Estate & Leasing Group LLC
1002 Marquette, Bay City, MI 48703
C:989/671-3700
F: 989/671-9815
H:989/876-2897
www.americanrealestateandleasinggroup.com
Johnson, Steve
~ Vendor Member
2174 Woodbury Pike, Loysburg, PA 16659
C:814-312-6005
H:814-766-3341
Juckette, Rollo A. - Helen
Rollo A. Juckette, Auctioneer
2019 Wells Rd, Dundee, MI 48131
C:734/529-2388
F: 734/529-2388
H:734/529-5347
Kapudjija, Daniel P. - Nancy Kapudjija
Midwest Real Estate & Auctions LLC
7247 Sloop Ct., Maumee, OH 43537
C:419-794-7290
F: 419-794-7291
H:419-893-2841
www.midwestauctions.com
Kaye, Curtis B. - Carrie
C.B. Kaye & Associates
33061 Groesbeck Hwy, Fraser, MI 48026
C:586-285-1615
F: 586-285-1622
www.cbkaye.com
Kraft, Jonathan
Kraft Auction Service
310 West Division, Valpraraiso, IN 46385
C:219-973-9240
F: 219-942-3682
H:219-942-3682
www.kraftauctions.com
Kraft, Conrad - Tammy Kraft
Kraft Auction Service
PO Box 305, Hobart, IN 46342-0305
C:219-973-9238
H:219-942-3682
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Kraft, Michael G.
Top Hat Auctions, Appraisals & Sales
5976 Naughten Pond Dr
Columbus, OH 43213
C:614-419-9161
H:614-762-6905
www.tophatsells.com
Krakowski, Raymond
Auctioneer at Large LLC
3055 Muir Rd, Dryden, MI 48428
F: 810-798-3634
H:810-338-4394
www.auctioneeratlarge.com
Kruse, CAI, Dennis K. - Kay
Kruse & Associates
6704 County Road 31
Auburn, IN 46706
C:260/927-9999
H:260-925-0000
www.reppertschool.com
Kubesh, Dennis - Mary
Century Asset Management Inc.
PO Box 61, Maple City, MI 49664
C:231/228-6667
F: 231/228-7518
H:231/228-6667
www.centuryassets.com
Laethem, Kevin
Laethem Auctions & Appraisals
203 Dartmouth Dr., Midland, MI 48640
C:989-631-4990
F: 989-631-8580
H:989-737-8043
LaFoille, Douglas J. - Jean M. LaFoille
The Auction Block Plus, LLC
5590 W US Hwy 2, Manistique, MI 49854
C:906/341-7355
H:906/644-3533
www.upauction.com
Lambert, Jim - Carol
Jim Lambert Auctioneers, LLC
7841 South Morey Rd, McBain, MI 49657
C:231/825-8116
F: 231/825-8116
H:231/825-8263
www.lambertauctions.com
Lambert, Jimmy
Jim Lambert Auctioneers
7841 S. Morey Rd, McBain, MI 49657
C:231-825-8116
F: 231-825-8116
H:231-825-8116
www.lambertauctions.com
Lambright, Harvey C. - Patricia M. Lambright
GRI, CAI, AARE, MPPA, CES
Lewis & Lambright, Inc
112 North Detroit Street
LaGrange, IN 46761
C:260/463-2013
F: 260/463-8577
H:260/367-2172
Lamoreaux, Jason
Lamoreaux Auction & Appraisal
11628 Old Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809
C:616-822-0101
F: 616-691-7138
www.lamoreauxauction.com
Landino, CAGA, Dan - Judy
D&J Auction Services LLC
37037 E Almont
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
C:586/268-8692
F: 586/268-8692
dnjauctions.com
Landino, CAI, CAGA, Judy - Daniel
D&J Auction Services LLC
37037 E. Almont Dr.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
C:586/268-8692
F: 586/268-8692
dnjauctions.com
Landry, Lori
~ Associate Member
Ohio Auctioneers Association
17 South High St, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215-3458
C: 614-221-3245
F: 614-221-1989
ohioauctioneers.org
Landstra, William J. - Jill A.
Grattan Auction House
12790 Seven Mile Road
Belding, MI 48809
C:616/691-8222
H:616/691-8020
LaPonsey, Brent K
Good Ol’ Redbeard’s
114 East Main St
Flushing, MI 48433
C:810-210-7602
Lattimore, Andy Clarence - Catherine
Andy’s Complete Auction Service
17258 110th Avenue
Rodney, MI 49342
C:231/867-3238
H:231/867-5694
Lause, Patrick H. - Karen
Pat Lause, Auctioneer/Beyer Auction Service
6280 E. Garfield Road
Hesperia, MI 49421
C:231-730-4323
H:231/854-5885
www.beyerauction.com
Lawrence, Rebecca L. - Thomas W. Lawrence
All American Auction Service
1214 Titus Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
C:231/920-5666
www.aaauctionservice.com
Lechtanski, Deatra L
Auctions by Past Presents
6379 Marengo Dr.
Brighton, MI 48116
C:(810) 229-6585
auctionsbypastpresents.com
Leist, Frank Edward - Becky Leist
Frank Leist Auction Service
2600 Lake Grove Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
H:231/347-9049
www.michiganauction.com
Leist, Wade Allan
05675 Church Road, Boyne City, MI 49712
C:231/347-1179
H:231/439-5141
Leist. CAI, AARE, Frank C. - Janet
~ Life Member
05823 Church Road, Boyne City, MI 49712
C:231/347-1179
F: 231/347-4346
H:231/347-1179
Lenard, Ronald - Janet
Lenard Auction Service
418 Adams Street, Byron Center, MI 49315
C:616/896-9170
H:616/896-9170
Lenhart, Doyne - Marcia
Lenhart Auction & Realty
302 Mill St, Georgetown, IL 61846
C:217-662-8644
F: 217-662-6899
H:217-497-8644 (Cell)
www.lenhartauction.com
Lesch, Lynn - Cheryl
MI on Site Auctions LLC
18707 Woodside St
Harper Woods, MI 48225-2121
C:586-447-6545
H:313-371-0511
www.mionsiteauctionsllc.com
Levy, Robert
Hilco Industrial, LLC
31555 West 14 Mile Rd, Suite 207
C:248/254-9999
F: 248-254-9995
www.hilcoindustrial.com
Levy, David K.
MNP Corporation
44225 Utica Rd, Utica, MI 48317
C:586/254-1320
www.mnp.com
Liechty, Lynwood
Lyn Liechty Auctions
- The R.E.A.L. Auction Co.
324 S. Madison St., Adrian, MI 49221
C:517/605-9301 Cell
H:517/266-2542
www.lynliechty.com
Lindsay, CAI, BAS, Kenny A. - Lindsey
American Eagle Auction
& Appraisal Company
14323 Bainbridge, Livonia, MI 48154
C:248/473-1547
www.AEauctions.com
Lipton, H. Gary
Williams & Lipton Company
32316 Grand River Avenue, Suite 101
Farmington, MI 48336
C:248-478-2000
F: 248-478-4046
H:248-561-5120
www.williamsandlipton.com
Littlejohn, James - Sherry
CAI, AARE, CES, BAS
Littlejohn Auctions, Inc.
117 East 9th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
C:260/925-2796
F: 260/925-3858
H:260/925-3250
www.littlejohnauctions.com
Loomis, William C.
Beachcomber Auction Co. Inc
3328-2B Vantage Point Drive
Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
C:260-437-1540
H:260-437-1540
www.beachcomberauction.com
Lorentz, Anton
Lorentz Auction & Appraisal Service
303 Knight St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
C:269/381-8975
F: 269/381-8975
H:269/381-8975
www.lorentzauction.com
Lotter, Tom - Kathy Lotter
Lotter Auction Service
4393 Mayville Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
C:989/843-6832
H:989/843-6832
www.lotterauction.com
Magnus, John - Suzy
Magnus Auction Service Indiana
PO Box 39, Charlestown, IN 47111
C:812-923-7001
H:812-927-7076
www.atourauctions.com
Magnus, Greg - Kathleen
~ Vendor Member
E.R. Munro and Company
One Gateway Center, Ste 400,
420 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
C:877*376-8676x157
F: 412-281-6195
H:412-795-6326
www.ermunro.com
Mantle, Laura
Laura Mantle, Auctioneer
4080 Blendon Point Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230
C:614-332-7335
Mantle, Lisa
~ Associate Member
The Ohio Auction School
4949 Hendron Rd, Groveport, OH 43125
C:614-836-2754
H:614-461-9229
F: 614-836-2755
theohioauctionschool.com
Martin, Fred D. - Dawn Martin
LaFrance Auctions
822 S. Regal Ln
Kouts, IN 46347
C:219-405-2636
F: 219-766-2243
H:219-766-3321
Mast, Jerry R. - Irene Mast
7634 Kinsel Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
H:517/726-1393
Mazurek, Wesley J. - Gert Mazurek
Preferred Auction Alliance
622 Larkspur Ave, Portage, MI 49002
C:269/488-3541
F: 269/324-5012
H:269/329-0893
www.dreamhomeauctions.com
McAdams, Robert
Sell-N-4-U, Inc.
4311 N. Somerset Dr
Martinsville, IN 46151
C:317-989-1551
McConnell, John P. - Donna McConnell
Sykora Auction Service
740 West Coleman Rd
Farwell, MI 48622
C:989/588-9591
McKowen, CES, Steven E. - Amy McKowen
1st Dibs Auction & Realty
122 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, IN 46761
C:260-463-7178
F: 260-463-2159
H:260-854-4634
www.youare1st.com
McMillen, Claud A. - Bonnie J.
Claud McMillen Auctioneer
201 S. Main St.
Bellevue, MI 49021-1249
C:269/763-9838
F: 269/763-9836
H:269/965-6977
www.McMillenAuctions.com
Mericle, Calvin L. - Regina
Mericle Auctioneering Service
109 Windemere Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
H:989/366-9050
Merkel, Joseph A.
Merkel’s Auctioneers & Appraisers
PO Box 459, Chelsea, MI 48118
C:734/320-9828
H:734/320-9828
www.merkelauction.com
Merritt, Douglas
Merritt Auctions
615 North Lafayette, PO Box 577
Greenville, MI 48838
C:616/754-9437
F: 616/754-1647
H:616-835-6524
www.merrittauctionservice.com
Merryman, Kelly D. - Tammie
Kelly Merryman, Contract Auctioneer
68544 CR 388
South Haven, MI 49090
C:269-206-0075
Michael, Sid
Michael Auction & Realty Service LLC
65 Hillsdale Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242
C:517/437-7387
F: 517/437-7388
michael-auctions.com
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Miedema, Scott
~ Life Member
Miedema Auctioneering, Inc.
601 Gordon Industrial Court
Byron Center, MI 49315
C:616/538-0367
F: 616/538-5230
H:616/874-2565
www.1800LastBid.com
Miedema Jr., Sid - Lisa
~ Life Member
C:616/538-0367
F: 616/538-5230
H:616/896-8756
www.1800LastBid.com
Miller, CAI, Jason L. - Anna
Kaufman Realty & Auctions
18960 Anderson Rd
Quaker City, OH 43773
C:740-541-7475
F: 888-354-1822
kaufmanauctions.net
Mitchell, Mitchell M.
Aalto Auctions
215 W. Troy St
Ferndale, MI 48220
C:248-677-6867
H:218-835-7723
Mohr, Arthur W. - Sherry
Mohr Corporation
PO Box 1600
Brighton, MI 48116
C:810-225-9494
F: 810-225-4634
H:810-333-2995 Cell
www.mohrcorp.com
Montgomery, Richard J. - Susan
CAI, MPPA, CES
R.J. Montgomery & Associates, Inc.
695 Amelia St
Plymouth, MI 48170
C:734/459-2323
F: 734/459-2524
H:248/347-6050
www.rjmauctions.com
Montrie, Jade - Jennifer
Montrie Auction Service
3486 Section Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
C:419/283-6966
F: 734/568-0777
H:419/283-6966
www.montrieauctionservice.com
Moore, Obie - Karen Moore
The Auction Block
12660 Greenfield Rd
Detroit, MI 48227
C:313-659-3376
F: 313-838-5534
H:248-789-6329
TheAuctionBlock.com
Narhi, John
Tim Narhi Auctioneer & Associates
13907 Barnes Road
Byron, MI 48418-9773
C:810/266-6474
F: 810/266-6483
H:810/266-6474
www.narhiauctions.com
Narhi, Timothy H. - Kimberly Ann
CAI, GPPA, CES
~ Life Member
13907 Barnes Road
Byron, MI 48418-9773
C:810/266-6474
F: 810/266-6483
H:810/266-6474
www.narhiauctions.com
Neuhart, Brad - Jill
Neuhart Auctioneering
12544 Carpenter Rd
Milan, MI 48160
C:734-439-7939
H:734-439-7939
www.neuhartauctioneering.com
Nikodim, Robert W. - Mary
Belle River Liquidators & Auctioneers
81611 Main Street
Memphis, MI 48041
C:810/392-3219
F: 810/392-7601
H:313/725-7733
Nott, Fred E.
Wilson Auction & Realty
825 North Main St
Bryan, OH 43506-1034
C:866/870-5500
F: 419/636-5900
H:419/636-6231
www.wilsonauctionltd.com
Nunemaker, Dale
Homestead Auctions
63251 County Road III
Goshen, IN 46526
C:574/596-8035
H:574/875-6794
Oberlin, R. Duane - Donna M.
Oberlin Real Estate & Auctioneers Inc.
7705 S. Wayne St, PO Box 282
Hamilton, IN 46742-0282
C:260/488-2813
F: 260/488-2416
H:260/488-2460
www.oberlinweb.com
Oberly, Mark A. - Teresa
Mark Oberly Auction Services
3223 Dennison Road
Dundee, MI 48131
C:734/279-2233
F: 734/279-2238
H:Cell 734/777-6461
www.markoberlyauctions.com
Odenkirk, Clifford E. - Rebecca
W701 N. Fordville Rd
Hardwood, MI 49807
C:906/250-1721
odenkirk.com
Ormsbee, Bradley L - Kateri M Ormsbee
Absolute Sales and Auctioneering
4883 Mackinaw trail
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
C:231/420-6713
F: 906/632-3407
Ouellette, Ed - Amber
Biddergy
1919 E. Kilgore Service Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
C:269-903-2590
F: 269-903-2591
H:269-317-4803
www.biddergy.com
Pace, Bill
Pace & Hong Auctions
4295 N. Norway Rd
Lincoln, MI 48742
C:989-727-0011
F: 877-396-4404
www.pacehongauctions.com
Patient, Terry R. - Judy Patient
B. Patient Auction Service
252 W. Main St
Marquette, MI 49855
C:906-249-3000
F: 906-485-5666
H:906-486-8999
www.bpatientauctions.com
Pavlik, John - Kathy
Pavlik Auction & Real Estate, Inc.
637 Wright Avenue
Alma, MI 48801
C:989/463-4903
F: 989/463-1393
H:989/681-4669
Peck, John - Karen
John Peck Auctions LLC
5787 Greensboro Way
Gladwin, MI 48624
C:989/426-4303
F: 989/426-8061
H:989/426-8061
www.johnpeckauctions.com
Phillips, Joseph A. - Elizabeth
~ Life Member
Ridge Crest Liquidators and Auctioneers
4189 Keewahdin Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
C:810/650-8508
F: 810/385-7335
H:810/392-3105
www.ridgecrestliquidators.com
Pierfelice, Anthony R. - Leslie
ARP Services, LLC
PO Box 280
Saline, MI 48176
C:989-837-3660
F: 989-837-9997
H:989-839-7999
www.arpservices.com
Podell, William - Esther*
~ Life Member
William Podell Co.
1238 Linwood Drive S
Grand Rapids, MI 49534-7740
C:616/453-7507
H:616/453-7507
Postula, Ted - Sherry
Postula Auctions
31118 S. Tower Road
Goetzville, MI 49736
C:906-440-3060
H:906-297-8481
postulaauctions.com
Prough, Kenneth
K&P Complete Auction Service
521 W. Chicago
Bronson, MI 49028
C:517/369-2259
H:517/369-2259
Ranney, Chuck
C:616/538-0367
F: 616/538-5230
www.1800LastBid.com
Reeser, Steven L. - Jane
CAI, AARE, GPPA, RECS
475 Juneberry
Okemos, MI 48864
C:517/927-6436
F: 517/913-6041
Respecki, Todd C. - Christy
Respecki Auction Company
P.O. Box 6455
Traverse City, MI 49696
C:231-933-6370
H:231-933-6370
www.respeckiauctions.com
Ringel, Bill - Shelley
Ron Ringel Auctioneer Inc.
11544 Linderman Road
Bear Lake, MI 49614
C:231-864-3233
F: 231/723-6235
H:231/864-3233
www.manistee.net
Rivard, Joseph M.
~ Life Member
Treasure Chest Auctions
PO Box 111
Lobelville, TN 37097
C:248/249-2958
H:931/593-3038
Roberts, Bob A. - Karen
Roberts Auction Service
7733 South Maple Lane
Owosso, MI 48867
C:517-927-6355
H:517-927-6355
Rogers, John A. - Paula
Rogers Auction Services
6109 East M21
Corunna, MI 48817
C:810-223-4666
www.rogersauctionservices.com
Rose, Pamela K.
Pamela K. Rose Auction Company LLC
3430 Briarfield Blvd.
Maumee, OH 43537
C:419/865-1224
F: 419/865-6594
H:419/350-0100 Cell
pamelaroseauction.com
Rose, CAI, Beth
Rose Auction Group, LLC
3430 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee, OH 43537
C:419/534-6223
F: 419/537-4830
H:419-283-0927
www.roseauctiongroup.com
Rottier, Robert - Nancy
Auction Connection Inc.
4922 Brookside Lane
Fremont, MI 49412
C:231-924-3289
F: 231-924-5816
H:231-924-3289
Rottier, Steve - Deborah
Auction Connection Inc.
505 Juniper
Fremont, MI 49412
C:231-924-3104
H:989-615-3506
www.auctionconnectioninc.com
Rottier, Jake M. - Kathi
Rottier Auction Service
3469 14th Street
Wayland, MI 49348-9548
C:269/792-4377
F: 231/924-2577
H:269/792-4377
www.rottierauction.com
Rowley, Brian - Nikole Rowley
Rowley’s Auction Service, LLC
127 N. Lake George Rd
Attica, MI 48412
C:810/724-4035
F: 810/724-9091
www.rowleyauctions.com
Samson, Dan
~ Life Member
Col. Dan Samson Auctioneer
117 South Third Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
C:906/786-0341
F: 906/786-0341
H:906/786-0341
www.dansamson.com
Sanborn, Kurt - Michelle
1062 Shoreline
Brooklyn, MI 49230
C:517/592-6161
H:517/592-3092
Satow, Daniel J.
Spieth & Satow Auctioneers & Appraisers
PO Box 279
Coldwater, MI 49036-0279
C:517/279-7888
F: 517/279-4899
www.spiethandsatow.com
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Schmidt, Chuck
Schmidt’s Antiques Inc.
5138 West Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
C:734-434-2660
www.schmidtsantiques.com
Schmitt III, Joseph C. - Cathy
Masterbid, Inc.
4775 Aldun Ridge NW, Apt. 101
Comstock Park, MI 49321
C:616-272-4460
F: 616-272-4540
H:616-272-4460
www.masterbidinc.com
Schmoldt, Gerald L. - Cassie
Leist Auctioneers
8550 Horton Bay Rd N
Petoskey, MI 49712
C:231-675-1325
H:231-348-9594
Schrader, Rex
Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co, Inc.
PO Box 508
Columbia City, IN 46725
C:260/244-7606
F: 260/244-4431
H:260/248-8621
Schrock, Leonard S. - Miriam N. Schrock
Vickeryville Hay Auction
7042 Vickeryville Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884
C:989/261-4000
F: 989/261-4343
H:989/261-4343
Seiffert, Lynne H.
~ Vendor Member
Hodges & Associates, Inc.
PO Box 72617
Marietta, GA 30007-2617
C:877/622-2663
F: 866/622-2664
H:770/919-1420
www.bondplus.com
Sheets, David
~ Vendor Member
BidrFunn.com
1115 S. Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
C:517-371-5053
F: 517-371-1351
H:517-699-1638
BidrFunn.com
Sheridan, CAI, Doug
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co
740 S. Cedar St.
Mason, MI 48854
C:517/676-9800
F: 517/676-4440
H:517/676-2503
www.sheridanauctionservice.com
Sheridan, William L. - Sally J. Sheridan
CAI, AARE, GPPA
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co
740 S. Cedar St.
Mason, MI 48854
C:517/676-9800
F: 517/676-4440
H:517/676-2503
www.sheridanauctionservice.com
Sherwood, Joseph D. - Audra
Sherwood Auction Service
8455 N. Baldwin Rd
St. Louis, MI 48880
C:989/681-7653
H:989/681-7653
Smith, James L. - Janis
Orbitbid.com Inc.
C:616/538-0367
F: 616/583-1573
H:616/837-8373
www.orbitbid.com
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Smith, Steven A. - Sandra
Art Smith Auctioneers
12167 24th Ave
Marne, MI 49435
C:616/677-3672
H:616/677-3672
Smith, CAI, Art M. - Kim
Art Smith, Auctioneers
585 19 Mile Road
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
C:616/696-2598
F: 616/696-2598
H:616/308-0854 (cell)
www.artsmithauctions.com
Smith, CAI, Noah
Art Smith, Auctioneers
16616 Peach Ridge Ave
Kent City, MI 49330
C:616/633-4254
F: 616/675-3043
H:616/633-4254
www.artsmithauctions.com
Smittendorf, CAI, AARE, Lee - Marsha Laya
~ Life Member
Smittendorf Auctioneers
16943 East Y Ave
Fulton, MI 49052
C:269/757-3312
F: 269/729-9779
H:269/729-4660
Smock, Don
Don Smock Auction Company, Inc.
6531 S. State Road 13
Pendleton, IN 46064
C:765/778-9277
F: 765/778-9276
H:317/877-0914
www.dsa-auctions.com
Spaulding, Larry R. - Judy E.
Spaul-Ding Associates, LLC,
Real Estate & Auctions
121 N Main, Ste. 100
Bellevue, MI 49021
C:269-763-9494
F: 269-763-9495
H:616/763-3236
www.spauldingassociates.net
Stall, Dan M. - Stephanie
Dan Stall, Inc.
1000 South Woodward, Suite 107
Birmingham, MI 48009
C:248/646-2900
F: 248/646-3046
H:248/642-3075
www.danstallauctionteam.com
Stamm, John - Betty
Stamm Equipment Company
3450 12th Street, PO Box 446
Wayland, MI 49348
C:269/792-6204
F: 269/792-6604
H:269/672-9208
Stampfler, P.J.
P.J.S. Inc. L.L.C.
5540 S. Westnedge
Portage, MI 49002
C:269-254-0902
Stanton, Steven E. - Debra
Stanton’s Real Estate & Auctioneers
144 South Main Street, PO Box 146
Vermontville, MI 49096
C:517/726-0181
F: 517/726-0060
H:517/852-0627
www.stantons-auctions.com
Stanton, Christopher - Cindy
Stanton Auctioneers
6462 West Lawrence Highway
Charlotte, MI 48813
C:517/726-0181
F: 517/726-0060
H:517/543-0598
www.stantons-auctions.com
Stefek, Lori - John
Stefek’s Ltd.
18450 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
C:313-881-1800
F: 313-881-1801
www.stefekltd.com
Steinman, Ronald L. - Cathy
GPPA, CAGA, ASA
AAA Auction Service, Inc.
2110 McConnell Dr
New Haven, IN 46774
C:260-493-6585
F: 260-749-0195
H:260-493-2280
aaaauctionservice.com
Stoecker, Bradley A.
Stoecker Auction Service, LLC
872 Walker Rd
Dansville, MI 48819-9717
C:734/320-9627
H:734-320-9627
www.stoeckerauction.com
Stone, Dan - Banae Stone
Dan Stone School of Auctioneering
141 Orleans Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
C:734-241-3746
F: 734-790-5118
H:734/241-3746
Strawser, Michael G - Karen
Strawser Auctions
PO Box 332
Wolcotville, IN 46795
C:260/854-2859
F: 260/854-3979
H:260/854-2235
www.strawserauctions.com
Suseland, John R. - Deb
53833 Pulver Rd
Three Rivers, MI 49093
C:269-273-2482
Sweet, Robert W. - Patricia J. Collar
Sweet Auction Co.
P.O. Box 906
Adrian, MI 49221
C:517-403-9007
H:517-403-9007
Sykora, Scott J. - Julie
Sykora Auction Service Inc.
6028 E. Colonville Rd.
Clare, MI 48617
C:989/386-9694
F: 989/386-2246
H:989/386-2252
www.sykoraauctions.com
Tarraf, Milad
~ Vendor Member
Michigan Auto Auction
14500 Livernois
Detroit, MI 48238
C:313-397-9693
F: 313-397-6055
H:313-999-2740
TerAvest, William - Sandra
TerAvest Auction Inc.
1932 - 30th Street
Allegan, MI 49010
C:616/673-6873
F: 616/673-3150
H:616/673-6873
www.tauctions.biz
Thornton, CAI, GPPA, CES, Matthew A.
~ Life Member
Heritage Auction Firm
8450 N. 27th St.
Richland, MI 49083
C:269-217-4049
www.HeritageAuctionFirm.com
Thurlow, Ken - Joyce L.
Thurlow Auction Service
3157 Schmidt Road
Gladwin, MI 48624
C:989/426-7129
H:989/426-7129
www.thurlowauctions.com
Tiller, CAGA, Roger D. - Sandra
~ Life Member
RD Tiller Auctioneers, LLC
6288 Spencer Ct
Hudsonville, MI 49426
C:616/437-9104
F: 616/437-9104
H:616/457-5739
www.rogertiller.com
Tobey, GPPA, Tim R.
Merritt Auctions
615 N. Lafayette, PO Box 577
Greenville, MI 48838
C:616/754-9437
F: 616/754-1647
H:616/835-7920
www.merrittauctionservice.com
Tomaschko, John - Jeanette
JRT Thumb Auctioneers LLC
15536 Imlay City Rd
Capac, MI 48014
C:810/325-9595
H:810/650-2730 (Cell)
jrtthumbauctioneers.com
Tomaszewski, Jim - Mona
JM Auction Service LLC
5124 North Adrian Hwy
Adrian, MI 49221
C:517/266-4655
F: 517/266-4655
H:517/266-4655
www.auctionzip.com
Tompson, CAI, CES, AARE, Kimberly
PO Box 1013
Farmington, MI 48332-1013
C:248/888-9574
F: 248/888-9587
H:586/484-4308 Cell
Tosch, Ray
~ Life Member
15536 Imlay City Road
Capac, MI 48014
C:810/395-4985
www.raytosch.com
Tosch, Ronald R. - Kim Tosch
Ray Tosch & Assoc.
13833 Foley Rd
Capac, MI 48014
C:800/311-4985
F: 810/395-7176
H:810/395-1504
www.toschsauctionservice.com
Troyer, Jay Marvin - Mary Jean Troyer
Troyer Auctions
1318 Knepp
Fairview, MI 48621
C:989/848-9991
H:989/848-2444
www.troyerauctions.net
Tuttle, Donna B. - R. Greg Tuttle
Lets Talk Auction Company
1491 Perry Creek Rd, PO Box 131
Mio, MI 48647
C:989/848-5158
F: 989/848-5158
H:989/848-5157
LetsTalkAuction.com
Tuttle, R. Greg - Donna B. Tuttle
Lets Talk Auction Company
1491 Perry Creek Rd, PO Box 131
Mio, MI 48647
C:989/848-5158
F: 989/848-5158
H:989/848-5157
LetsTalkAuction.com
Vallad, Robert Ervin - Helen
4935 Hadley Road
Goodrich, MI 48438
F: 810-797-6070
H:810-797-4008
VanBelzen, Dan - Connie
VanBelzen Auction House
289 Gooding Rd
Conklin, MI 49403
C:616/887-5409
H:616/887-5409
www.vanbelzenauction.com
Vander Kolk Jr., Scott
Vanderkolk’s Golden Gavel Auction Service
4229 34th St.
Dorr, MI 49323
C:616/437-1047
F: 616/896-1848
H:616/896-1848
www.vkauctions.com
Vander Kolk Sr., Scott
Vander Kolk’s Golden Gavel Auction Service
3276 142nd Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
C:616/292-4085
Vander Veen, AARE, James - Tonja
Big Red Auctions, LLC
76 S. River Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
C:616-796-2860
F: 616-355-3747
H:616-262-4354
www.bigredauctions.com
VanSickle, Robet O.
~ Life Member
New Hudson Auction Service
472 Boyne
New Hudson, MI 48165
C:248/486-2869
H:248/425-2028 Cell
Key: C = Company Phone F = Fax
H = Home Phone E = Email
Vinecki, Virgil - Theresa
Vinecki Auctions
3571 McCoy Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
C:989/732-4996
H:989/732-4996
www.vineckiauctions.com
Voigt, Victor V. - Christine Ann
Voigt Auction Service
628 Hwy W
Reedsville, WI 54230
C:920-772-4235
H:920-772-4235
Vondenhuevel, Justin
Vondenhuevel Auctioneers/Realtors
21121 Maplewood Rd.
Maplewood, OH 45340
C:937-538-6231
www.justinsells.com
Welsh III, Thomas S.
Auction Today
Box 297
Romeo, MI 48065
C:855-765-3855
F: 586-591-5966
www.auctiontoday.co
Whalen, John A. - Barbara
Whalen Realty & Auction LTD
PO Box 550, 8020 Manore Rd.
Neapolis, OH 43547
C:419/875-6317
F: 419/875-6333
H:419/875-5229
www.whalenrealtyauction.com
White, Mel - Ellen Jo
6418 Sommerset Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
C:800/229-6092
F: 517/394-5428
H:517/394-3006
www.melwhiteauctioneer.com
Wilber, Garth W. - June
Garth Wilber, Auctioneer
236 Dandy Drive
Bronson, MI 49028
C:517/369-5455
F: Cell: 269/317-7521
H:517/369-5455
Wilber, G. Burdette - Susan
142 Hineman Dr
St. Charles, MO 63301
C:314/616-8422
F: 928/832-8882
H:636/947-3653
www.gw-associates.com
Wilber, Brent A. - Ginny
White Star Auction Inc.
1249 Round Lake Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
C:517/369-1153
F: 517/369-2024
H:269-489-2909
www.snowmobileauction.com
Williams, Thomas L
Williams & Williams
7120 S. Lewis Ave, Ste 200
Tulsa, OK 74136
C:918-362-6716
www.williamsauction.com
Williams III, Jacob S. - Carolyn Williams
JW III Auction Service
1616 W. Porter Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
C:219/405-9468
F: 219/395-9594
H:219/926-3961
www.auctionzip.com ID1404
Wilson, Dennis E. - Pamela J. Wilson
D&D Wilson Auction Consignors
1520 Pruit Drive
Highland, MI 48356
C:313-670-5666
H:248-887-5439
dwauction.com
Wiltjer, Tricia D.
TWI Auctioneers & Appraisers
4529 Gibbs NW
C:616/785-3711
F: 616/784-2221
www.twiauctioneers.com
Yoder, Leroy E. - Lydia Ann Yoder
~ Life Member
Yoder Brothers Auction Company
9484 S. Rodgers Avenue
Clare, MI 48617
F: 989/386-3212
H:989/386-9082
Yoder, CAI, Willis E.
~ Life Member
Yoder Brothers Auction Service
5840 W. 275 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
C:800/478-1046 or 260/768-7026
F: 260/463-4080
www.auctionpodiums.com
Yutzy, Lavern Ray - Linda
Yutzy Auction Service
4431 N. Chester Rd
Charlotte, MI 48813
C:517/543-7113
Zandbergen, Donald L. - Carol
2067 - 92nd Street
Caledonia, MI 49316
C:616/698-6840
F: 616/698-6423
Zandbergen, Timothy L.
Zandbergen Auction Service
4367 - 76th Street
Caledonia, MI 49316
C:616/698-6840
F: 616/698-6462
H:616/723-6892
www.zandbergenauctions.com
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President’s Award of Distinction 2012
Tricia Wiltjer
Fred S. Fissell — The Auctioneer
By Mike Brandly, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE
Fred S. Fissell was an auctioneer. He practiced in Ohio
and this story involves an advertisement he placed around
1911 in a newspaper possibly printed in Mt. Gilead, Ohio
(Morrow County.)
In the same newspaper, we see an advertisement from
W. C. F. Michel, Auctioneer for an auction to be held on
Thursday, March 16, 1911 involving the auction of various
livestock and farm implements.
Mr. Fissell placed the following advertisement, if that’s
what it was:
The Auctioneer
Comes to greet you with good cheer.
Sell at home or far away,
Sell by either night or day,
Sell by the job or on commission,
And all that’s needed is permission.
Sell in sunshine or in storm,
Be weather cold or weather warm,
In winter chill or summer heat,
With equal pleasure and ne’er retreat.
Sell your houses, sell your land,
Sell new goods or second-hand,
Sell for others and would sell yours,
In the house or out of doors.
Sell your horses, mules and cows,
Sell your wagons, carts and plows,
Sell your poultry, sheep and hogs,
Never sold cats but have sold dogs.
Sell your dry goods, groceries, drugs,
Sell your queensware, jars and jugs,
Sell your trimmings, notions too,
And when you’re ready would sell for you.
Sell your reapers, rakes and forks,
Sell your milk cans, bottles and corks,
Sell your grain and hay and straw,
Or anything else you ever saw.
Sell your chattels, but not for fun,
For that’s not why the thing is done,
Neither to make a show or splutter,
But simply for his bread and butter.
As Outgoing President, Tim Narhi, honored a long
time member. Below is his speech from the conference.
Ladies and gentlemen as President I am given an
opportunity to present a special award to a person whom I
feel should get special recognition, a person whom I have
recognized as one who has gone above and beyond their
call of duty and or expectations.
I look at the membership past and present and I see a
wealth of shared knowledge and shared experiences, a ton
of support in about any form you could ask for; friends and
colleagues who provide support physically, monetarily
and who make time commitments for this association to
better this industry. I look at the Board of Directors and
see a group of people who work hard, work together and
sacrifice time from their families and businesses to better
this industry.
There are many facets to this association. It’s like a
big mechanical clock, especially at conference time. There
are many people working to make this an enjoyable event.
There are several different committees on the Board all
doing what they can to make this work.
The truth of the matter is that there is one person who
is a member that is in the Watch Tower for the Michigan
State Auctioneers Association.
A person who makes sure this
Association runs like a Swiss
Watch. This is the person who
holds “our feet to the fire” as
directors to see that our chores
get done, the same person who
fills in the gaps to prevent
something from “slipping
through the cracks” and has
helped shape this association
to become the Benchmark
of all other State Auctioneer
Associations across the United
States.
I therefore would like to present the President’s Award
of Distinction to Tricia Wiltjer.
I don’t know if Mr. Fissell wrote this poem or borrowed
it from someone else; in either case, it seemed worthy of
republication.
Thank you to all Conference
Auction Donors!
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The MSAA Board of Directors
has again chosen Providence
Hospital’s Pediatric
Inpatient Unit in Novi as the
MSAA’s chosen charity for
the Auctioneers Making a
Difference program in 2012.
For more information about
this great program, please go to
the MSAA Website.
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History of Auctions
by Mike Brandly
The National Auctioneers
Association published this
“history of auctions.” Here it
is in entirety:
It seems that auctions
have touched almost every
century, every industry and
every nationality, and this list
I gave you was just a small
sample. Auctions date back
so far in history, that no one
really knows for sure how they
started or who started them.
The First Auctions
Records handed down from
ancient Greek scribes document auctions occurring as far back
as 500 B.C. At that time, women were auctioned off as wives.
And, in fact, it was considered illegal to allow a daughter to be
“sold” outside the auction method.
A “descending” method was used for these auctions,
starting with a high price and going lower until the first person
to bid was the purchaser, as long as the minimum price set by
the seller was met. The buyer could get a return of money if he
and his new spouse did not get along well, but unlike a horse,
maidens could not be “tried” before auction.
Women with special beauty were subject to the most
vigorous bidding and the prices paid were high. Owners of the
less attractive women had to add dowries or other monetary
offers in order to make the sale.
In Rome, Italy, around the time of Christ, auctions were
popular for family estates and to sell war plunder. Roman
Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius sold family furniture
at auctions, for months, to satisfy debts.
Roman soldiers sold war plunder at auction. The licensed
auctioneer, called “Magister Auctionarium,” drove a spear
into the ground to start the auction. Today we use an auction
gavel.
Auctions Come to America
American auctions date back to the Pilgrims’ arrival
on America’s Eastern Shores in the 1600s and continued in
popularity during colonization with the sale of crops, imports,
clapboard, livestock, tools, tobacco, slaves and even entire
farms. Selling at auction was the fastest and most efficient
means to convert assets into cash.
Fur was especially big during this time. In his book,
“Going, Going, Gone!,” Bellamy Partridge says “the Bible and
the beaver were the mainstays of the Pilgrims, the Good Book
saving their souls and the beaver paying their bills.”
Initially, the furs were collected from Native Americans
in the fall and winter, utilizing the “private treaty” method of
exchange for “wampum” (the Native American word which
meant money). The raw pelts (or hides) were transported to the
closest shipping port. In the spring of each year, the auction
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method was used to sell the raw peltries to the European
merchants who arranged the transcontinental voyage to the
Old World. Once the ships returned to the port in Europe, the
peltries were auctioned to manufacturers, who would process
them for the retail market. The early fur trade was chiefly
responsible for the settlement and development of North
America.
Civil War Era
Have you ever heard an auctioneer referred to as “Colonel?”
It’s a fairly common practice, especially at auction schools
across the country. This came about during the Civil War era, a
time when auctions were beginning to flourish.
History has it that the art of auctioneering was a common
practice for Civil War Colonels who regularly auctioned off
the spoils of war and surplus. However, only officers of the
Colonel rank could conduct them, spawning the use of the term
“Colonel” by many auctioneers still today.
A short historical narrative from one of the top auction
schools details this process: “As the Civil War progressed,
many troop battalions made a practice of seizing property
of land owners and merchants as they marched. Contraband
would be collected and carried to a favorable area, then the
Colonel or commanding officer would sell the goods at public
sale. Even after the Civil War, military Colonels traveled to
sell surplus goods and seized goods. Auctioneers followed
some of the same trails and dressed similar to army Colonels
to such an extent that the public began to recognize auctioneers
as “Colonel.”
Other Names for Auctioneers
Colonel is only one name that auctioneers have been
identified with over the years. Other names include “Knights
of the Hammer,” and “Brothers”. The tools of these auctioneers
included the Colonel style hat, a cane, bell, hammer or gavel,
and a red flag. The flag, often boasting advertising, was placed
above where the auctioneer would sell on the day of the
auction.
Opening
of
Auctions Schools
Many auction
schools started in
the early 1900s in
America. The
Jones’ National
School
of
Auctioneering
and Oratory was
believed to be the
first. It was started
by
auctioneer
Carey M. Jones
in
Davenport,
Iowa. For the first
MSAA Proudly Welcomes the
following New Members
for the year 2012!
Kathy Baber, Greenwood, IN
Jerome Gowan, Howell MI
David D. Herschberger, Dowling MI
G. Michael Jackiewicz, Harper Woods MI
James Jacobs, Goodrich, MI
Steve Johnson, Loysburg PA
Lori Landry, Columbus, OH
Brent K LaPonsey, Flushing MI
Fred D. Martin, Kouts IN
Arthur W. Mohr, Brighton MI
Mitchell M. Mitchell, Ferndale, MI
John Narhi, Byron MI
David Sheets, Lansing MI
Milad Tarraf, Detroit MI
Justin Vondenhuevel, Maplewood OH
term, the school promoted “competent instructors teaching
general merchandise, real estate and fine stock auctioneering.”
However, many auctioneers at that time did not believe an
auctioneer could be “trained.” They believed that auctioneering
was a natural ability that you were born with.
Challenges for Auctioneers
Though finding goods to sell was not a problem in those
days, auctioneers faced other challenges. There was no
amplification system for their voices and no microphones as
we know them today. So they had trouble both being heard,
and keeping their voices intact.
Because travel was more difficult, and was mostly by horse
and wagon, auctioneers enticed crowds by routinely offering
lunch to those who came to the sale. Weather often dictated the
time the auction started, as all were held outdoors.
The Great Depression
The growth of the auction industry remained until the Great
Depression of 1929. Some auctioneers traveled the country to
liquidate the estates of farmers whose farms had failed because
of drought and bank foreclosures. The decline of the auction
method of marketing followed the poor economic climate and
did not rebound until after World War II.
The 1950s
Auctioneering began to make great strides after World
War II. The sale of goods and real estate was booming. There
was a need in certain cases to move real estate and personal
property faster than the private market would allow. Thus,
the modern day auction business was born. Auctioneers were
now businessmen who dressed in suits and ties. They began
to nurture the business and raise the reputation of auctioneers.
Besides the public, auctioneers began to have links to banks,
attorneys, accountants, the court system and government
agencies.
The 1990s through Today
During the 1990s, technology was finding its way into
the auction business. Auctioneers were using computers, fax
machines, cell phones and other technology to make their
businesses run faster and more smoothly. Some auctioneers
began taking photographs of small auction items and projecting
them onto big screens so the crowds could get a closer look at
the merchandise.
Auctions burst into cyberspace in the middle of the decade.
The ever flourishing eBay was launched in 1995 and would go
on to become an “online leader” in the bidding business.
Many auctioneers today offer both live and online auctions
to meet the needs of customers near and far. Technology allows
buyers to participate in the sale without even being there.
The Future of Auctioneering
Over the years auctioneering has progressed and changed,
and today it remains more popular than ever. Most everything
thinkable has been sold by the auction method of marketing:
antiques, household items, automobiles, land, livestock,
homes, designer dresses, business equipment, and more.
And thanks to professional organizations like the National
Auctioneers Association, auctioneers are privy to countless
educational opportunities that help them to keep up on the
latest technology and learn new business traits. They network
with other auctioneers to exchange ideas and to find ways to
continue to meet the growing needs of the American public.
Auctioneers today are working to earn specialty
designations such as Graduate Personal Property Appraiser
(GPPA) , Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE), Certified
Auctioneers Institute (CAI) and Certified Estate Specialist
(CES). NAA auctioneers are also bound by a code of ethics
that protects consumers against fraud and unfair business
practices.
Auctions have been around since the beginning of time
because they are a highly efficient and effective business tool
and they meet the needs of the public. But, they also are fun,
entertaining and theatrical. Most people who attend an auction
keep wanting to go back again and again.
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE has been an
auctioneer and certified appraiser for over 30 years. His
company’s auctions are located at: Mike Brandly, Auctioneer,
Keller Williams Auctions and Goodwill Columbus Car Auction.
His Facebook page is: www.face book.com/mbauctioneer. He
is Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School.
National Auctioneers Day!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The third Saturday in April marks
a special day in the lives of auctioneers
every year as ‘National Auctioneers
Day’ is celebrated. This special day is
recognized by auctioneers as a day to
reflect back on one of history’s oldest
professions and celebrate the industry’s
future.
The last bastion of the competitive free enterprise
system, auctions and the age-old profession of
auctioneering continues to grow every year. It is estimated
that approximately a quarter-trillion dollars in goods and
services are sold by live auction every year in the United
States. Online or on the lawn, auctions continue to grow
in popularity with consumers. Bidders enjoy the thrill
of competition with an auction and the rush that comes
with the chase for treasures. Auctions are one of the
most effective and efficient means of turning assets into
cash quickly. Most importantly, consumers come back
to auctions time and time again because of the fun and
entertainment.
What are you planning for National Auctioneers Day?
Have a special event planned? Send us a press release
and pictures. We just may write a story about it!
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MSAA Member Spotlight
~ Steven R. Cole
Name: Steven R. Cole
City & State: Lapeer, MI
I am happily married to my
beautiful wife Kristin and
we have 2 young children
Taylor and Tyler who
are 7 year old twins. My
hobbies include hunting,
fishing and taking my
children on as many new
“adventures” as possible.
I’ve owned and operated many small businesses over the
last 25 years but auctioneering has always been my passion.
In recent years the auction business has required a full time
commitment and we have found our niche as an Estate
Auction Specialist. We also have a wealth of experience
in Farm Equipment, Machinery, Storage Lockers and Real
Estate.
How Has The MSAA Been A Benefit To You And Your
Auction Career?
Looking back to when I joined the MSAA I recognize it
was not only a smart business decision but also a chance to
support my profession and help it grow as one of the most
exciting careers available. The networking possibilities are
endless, the seminars at conventions are fantastic and I have
learned that Michigan’s group of Auctioneers are some of
the best people you will ever meet.
Based On Your Experience, What Advice Can You Give
To A New Auctioneer?
My advice to a new auctioneer is to attend as many auctions
as possible. Watch and learn as the veteran auctioneers
put on a quality sale. When it is time for your first auction
you need to strive for a smooth trouble free sale with no
confusion. And remember an auctioneer is only as good as
his reputation, keep your customers and sellers happy and
you will prosper!
What Auctioneers Have Been Most Helpful or Influential
To You In The MSAA?
The question of who was the most influential person in my
life and/or business was initially a tough one. Thinking back
I remember my first Michigan Auctioneer Convention and
walking in I had little idea of what to expect. I was wearing
this big red badge that said “new member” and no matter
how comfortable I am with people I could not help feeling
a little intimidated. These feelings were quickly erased as
auctioneer after auctioneer approached me, shook my hand
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and welcomed me into the association. And these were not
just any auctioneers, these were the elite veterans and they
were offering me the “new guy” their support and friendship.
This was a turning point in my career and it gave me the
confidence to take my business to the next level.
What Are Your Long Term Goals In The Auction
Business?
This year I decided to run for the MSAA Board of Directors
and I was blessed to be elected to a 3 year term. I feel that
I can contribute to the association in many ways and look
forward to doing so. I’m sincerely honored to serve the
membership and if I can help anyone in anyway please
contact me.
Tell Us A Short Auction Story. It Can Be A Humorous
Story (preferred), interesting experience.
I was asked to finish up with a funny story and although
there are several, but one always comes to mind. Many
years ago while doing an auction in the west side of the
state I forgot to get the necessary permit to conduct the sale.
The code enforcer we will call “Debbie“ arrived and was
attempting to collect the license fee from my cashier. As I
approached Debbie to discuss this fee she noticed a piece
of furniture she liked. As you can guess, Debbie waived the
license fee and stayed to buy the furniture at a premium
price!!! Now that’s funny!!!
THANK YOU
Thank
you
to
the
membership
of
the
Michigan State Auctioneers
Association for allowing me
to serve the past two years
on the Board of Directors.
The experience was very
positive both personally and
professionally and hopefully
I was able to contribute to
building a stronger association and industry in the State
of Michigan. I look forward to continuing to contribute
to the MSAA in the years to come and represent the
association at other state and national events as a past
champion and leader.
Peter D. Gehres, CAI, CES
2012 Michigan Ringman Champion
2010 Michigan Auctioneer Champion
Thank You MSAA Conference Exhibitors!
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Contact: Larry Harb
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Auctioneers Liability Insurance
Contact: Tim Bates
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Ph: 763-355-3985
Website: www.wavebid.com
Product/Service: Auction Management Software,
Online Cataloging Tools
Auction Exchange & Collectors News
Contact: Lorri Egan
PO Box 90, Knightstown, IN 46148
Ph: 800/876-5133
Website: www.eauctionexchange.com
Product/Service: Auction/Antiques Publications
*Platinum Convention Sponsor
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Contact: Tony Gregory
Ph: 800/876-5133
Website: www.antiqueweek.com
Product/Service: Auction/Antiques Publications
*Platinum Convention Sponsor
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Contact: Angie Thomas
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Ph: 814-623-5059 * Fax: 866-522-6324
Website: www.auctionzip.com
Service: Internet Advertising & Website Design
Camden Publications – Farmer’s Advance
Contact: Julia Hite
331 E. Bell St, Camden, MI 49232
Ph: 517-368-0365 * Fax: 517-368-5131
Website: www.farmersadvance.com
Product/Service: Publications
Equipment Facts, Collector Car Fact, Global
Auction Solutions
Contact: Geoff Watkins
699 US Hwy 202 South, Flemington, NJ 08822
Ph: 908-788-2025 * Fax: 908-788-2026
Website: www.equipmentfacts.com
Product/Service: Online Bidding
*Provided Online Bidding for MSAA Fun Auction!
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Contact: Greg Magnus
One Gateway Center Suite 400, 420 Fort Duquesne
Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Ph: 877-376-8676 Ext 157
Website: www.ermunro.com
Product/Svc: Auctioneer Insurance and Bonds
Machinery Pete
Contact: Greg Peterson
PO Box 1021, Rochester, MN 55903
Ph: 800-381-0423 * Fax: 507-281-2730
Website: www.machinerypete.com
Product/Service: Equipment Price Guides
Contact: Tricia Wiltjer, Executive Director
4529 Gibbs NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Ph: 616-785-8288 * Fax: 616-447-3761
Websites: www.findmichiganauctions.
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Product/Service: State Auctioneers Association
Contact: Shelley Koerber
501 Eastowne Dr, Suite 145, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Ph: 919-636-5812
Website: www.xwauctions.com
Product/Service: Online & Live Simulcast Auction
Software
Contact: Vic V. Voigt & Chris Voigt
628 Hwy W, Manitowoc, WI 54230
Ph: 920/772-4235
Product/Svc: Advertising & Promotions
Ohio Auctioneers Association
Contact: Lori Landry, Executive Director
17 S High St, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215-3458
Ph: (614) 221-3245 * Fax: (614) 221-1989
Websites: www.ohioauctioneers.org
Contact: Melissa Davis, CAI, AARE, BAS
6851 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Ph: 317-300-1075 * Fax: 317-300-1076
Website: www.reppertschool.com
The Ohio Auction School
Contact: Mike Brandly
4949 Hendron Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125
Toll Free (800) 947-9118
Website: www.theohioauctionschool.com
Product/Svc: Auction School
Shearer Printing and Office Solutions
Contact: Stephen Shupperd
PO Box 668, Kokomo, IN 46903
Ph: 765-457-3274
Website: www.sheaerpos.com
Product/Service: Printing
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Contact: Jordan Roberts
PO Box 38, Salem, OH 44460
Ph: 330-337-3419 * Fax: 330-337-9550
Website: www.gimmeauctions.com
Product/Service: Website Advertising
Contact: Chris Rottier
1551 Wild Stem Drive, Holland, MI 49424
Ph: 616-283-8599
Website: www.sendoutcards.com/crottier
Product/Service: Contact Management
Indiana Auctioneers Association
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48 N. Emerson Av, Ste 300, Greenwood, IN 46143
Ph: 317-859-8990 * Fax: 317-859-8994
Website: www.indianaauctioneers.org
Contact: Barb Mackie
5800 Enterprise Dr, Lansing, MI 48911
Ph: 800-742-5877
Website: www.ups.com
Product/Service: Transportation
XWAuctions
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Congratulations Marketing Competition Winners!
Auction Networking
American Eagle Auction Company
& Braun and Helmer Auction Service Inc.
Antiques / Collectibles - One or Two Color
Donna Tuttle, Lets Talk Auction
Real Estate - Multi Color
Big Red Auctions
Estate / Household - One or Two Color
Art Smith, Art Smith Auctioneers
Benefit / Charity - Multi Color
Business Assets /or Liquidations - 1/2 Color
Chuck Ranney, Miedema Auctioneering
Catalog - Multi Color
Belhorn Auction Company
Industrial Machinery & Equip - 1/2 Color
Brodie Corporation
Postcard - Multi Color
Farm Machinery & Equipment - 1/2 Color
Scott Miedema, Miedema Auctioneering
Oversized Post Card - Multi Color
Website
Rachel Gingell
Real Estate - One or Two Color
Scott Miedema, Miedema Auctioneering
News Article
Social Media
Rose Auction Group
Catalog - One or Two Color - none
Radio Commercial - none
Postcard - One or Two Color - none
Television Commercial - none
Photo from Behind the Auctioneer
Oversized Post Card - 1 or 2Color - none
Business Stationary, Letterhead, Envelope,
Card, Brochure, Promotional Item
Big Red Auctions
Antiques / Collectibles - Multi Color
Estate / Household - Multi Color
Business Assets/Liquidations - Multi Color
R.J. Montgomery & Associates
Industrial Machinery & Equip - Multi Color
Farm Machinery & Equipment - Multi Color
Braun & Helmer Auction Service
Specalty Auction - Multi Color
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News Release
Company Image Wear
Company Vehicle/Trailer
Signage
Customer Testimonial, Affiliated
Membership/Service Recognition - none
Auction Proposals
Rose Auction Group
Auction Summaries
Rose Auction Group
Auction Appraisals - none
Auction Photo
Side Show
Photo from Previous
MSAA Convention 2011
Photo of Staff
Auction Location
Miedema Auctioneering Inc.
Auction of the Year
Merritt Auction Service
THANK YOU!
Thank you to ALL MSAA Conference
Workers, Volunteers & Staff!
Dear Fellow Members,
I would like to take this
opportunity to ‘Thank You’for
extending your confidence by
electing me to serve as your Vice
President of the Michigan State
Auctioneers Association.
I also want to thank my
wife, Lindsey for giving me
her full support to me so I can
aggressively pursue making our
association a better one. Despite having a 6 month and a 2
year old babies at home, she has never ‘shortened’ the rope
and really could not be any more supportive.
I recognize the mammoth amount of responsibility
involved and I have already rolled up my sleeves to go to
work by working closely with our Board of Directors for the
betterment of our association and the auction industry.
I bring over two decades of successful entrepreneurship,
small business management and over a decade as a full-time
professional auctioneer to the association. I understand and
know how important it is that we communicate, display our
skills effectively and continue to ‘brand’ the auctioneer in
order to stay viable and employed in the marketplace.
I wholeheartedly believe that every auctioneer in our
association can stay as busy as they want to in this industry.
The business is out there, but oftentimes, the general public
is not necessarily thinking ‘auction.’
It is with that, the theme to my Vice Presidency is
‘AUCTION FIRST!’As one of the founders of the MSAA’s
Pubic Promotions Plan, I am once again the Chairman of
this committee. Over the coming months, I will be working
with our committee to roll out some tangible material to
promote the auctioneer to the general public. However, the
strength of this project is dependent upon numbers in more
ways than one. It is with that, I will be working on increasing
our workable budget with the Public Promotions Plan so
‘AUCTION FIRST!’ is as loud and clear as possible.
In closing, I am here to serve YOU and promise to
dedicate the same passion and work ethic that I give to my
own auction company. Please do not hesitate to contact
me directly on my cell phone at:
(734) 223-3277 or email me at:
[email protected]
Volunteers & Staff:
Education:
Joe Phillips (Registration)
Tim Bos (Registration)
Laurie Beimers (Office Staff)
Peter Gehres (Chair)
Conference Committee:
Scott Vander Kolk (Chair)
Tim Narhi (Helped Introduce Speakers)
Kenny Lindsay (Transportation)
Auctioneer & Ringman
Championships:
Grant Cole (Chair)
Jason Lamoreaux
Joe Schmitt
Dan Brodie
Herb Albrecht
Noah Smith
Rebecca Lawrence
Bill Sheridan (PA System Provider)
Marketing Contest:
Tim Bos (Chair)
Bonnie Bos
Rebecca Lawrence
Sandy Krause
Welcome Committee:
Kelly Merryman
Gwyn Besner
Becky Lawrence
Doug Merritt
Mike Furlo
Jim Vander Veen
Steve Rottier
Tim Tobey
Scott Vander Kolk
Vendors:
Jim Vander Veen (Chair)
Fun Auction:
Dan Brodie(Chair)
Andrea Botruff (Auction Check In & More!)
Doug Merritt (Fun Auction Check In)
Melissa Brodie (Powerpoint)
John Narhi (Clerking & Check out)
Brad Stoecker
Melissa Davis
All the Ringmen & Item Handlers
Elections:
Jim Vander Veen (Chair)
Kelly Merryman
Doug Heuker
Joe Phillips
Art Smith
And Thank You to All those
who pitched in when needed!
Everyone is appreciated!
Sincerely,
Kenny Lindsay, CAI
Vice President
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Thank You MSAA Conference Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors:
AntiqueWeek, Auction Exchange &
Collectors News
Contact: Tony Gregory
Ph: 800/876-5133
Website: www.eauctionexchange.com
Product: Auction/Antiques Publications
Event Sponsored: Overall Conference
Sponsor
Gold Sponsors:
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Contact: Dave Albrecht
PO Box 50, Vassar, MI 48768
Ph: 989-823-8835
Website: www.bidnow.us
Event Sponsored: Rick Montgomery Seminar
Contact: Art & Noah Smith
585 19 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Ph: 616-696-2598
Website: www.artsmithauctions.com
Event Sponsored: Champions Breakfast
Belcher McPherson
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1106 S. Kalamazoo, Marshall, MI 49068
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Event Sponsored: New Member Reception
Belhorn Auction Services LLC
Contact: Peter Gehres
2746 Wynnerock Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026
Ph: 614-306-1435
Website: www.belhornauctions.com
Event Sponsored: Commemorative Pottery
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4701 County Farm Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Ph: 517-206-6494
Website: www.timothybos.com
Events Sponsored: Advertising Awards &
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Braun & Helmer Auction Services
Contact: David Helmer & Brian Braun
5155 Jennings Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Ph: 734/665-9646
Website: www.braunandhelmer.com
Events Sponsored: Fun Auction/
Championships
Conference
Candids...
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Brodie Corporation
R.J. Montgomery & Associates
Contact: Daniel Brodie
26105 Orchard Lake Rd #212, Farmington
Hills, MI48334
Ph: 248-473-4010
Website: www.brodieauctions.com
Events Sponsored: Indiana Con Ed Course
Contact: Richard J. Mongtomery, CAI, MPPA, CES
695 Amelia St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Ph: 734-459-2323
Website: www.rjmauctions.com
Event Sponsored: Kenny Lindsay Seminar
Contact: Mike Furlo
490 E Broooks, Midland, MI 48640
Ph: 989/835-1581
Website: www.furloauction.com
Event Sponsored: Printing
Rose Auction Group LLC
LASTBIDrealestate
Contact: Beth Rose
3430 Briarfield Blvd, Maumee, OH 43537
Ph: 419-534-6223 * Fax: 419-537-4830
Website: www.roseauctiongroup.com
Events Sponsored: Vendor/Sponsor
Luncheon, New Member Reception &
Entertainment
Contact: Ben & Dan Glardon
PO Box 100, Owosso, MI 48867
Ph: 989-725-8561
Website: www.glardonauction.com
Events Sponsored: Drink/Snack Breaks
Contact: Doug Heuker
210 N. Grace St, McBain, MI 49657
Ph: 888/624-7653
Website: www.1800LastBid.com
Event Sponsored: Real Estate Con Ed
Kenny Linsday, CAI, BAS, Auctioneer
14323 Bainbridge, Livonia, MI 48154
Ph: 248/473-1547
Website: www.AEauctions.com
Event Sponsored: Mike Brandly Seminar
“Auction Verdicts” and Advertising Awards
Masterbid, Inc.
Contact: Joe Schmitt
6414 Wailea Ct, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Ph: 810-695-0629 * Fax: 810-603-1794
Website: www.masterbidinc.com
Event Sponsored: Auction Product Blitz
Merritt Auctions
Contact: Tim Tobey & Doug Merritt
615 N. Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838
Ph: 616-754-9437 Fax: 616-754-1647
Website: www.merrittauctionservice.com
Event Sponsored: Christian Breakfast
Sheridan Realty & Auction Company
Contact: Bill & Doug Sheridan
740 S. Cedar Street, Mason, MI 48854
Ph: 517-676-9800 * Fax: 517-676-4440
Website: www.sheridanauctionservice.com
Events Sponsored: Breaks & Eli Detweiler
“Bid Calling” Seminar
Contact: Tim & Kim Narhi
13907 Barnes Rd, Byron, MI 48418
Ph: 810-266-6474
Website: www.narhiauctions.com
Event Sponsored: President’s Banquet
Ray Tosch & Associates
Contact: Ron Tosch
13833 Foley Rd, Capac, MI 48014
Ph: 810-223-6894 Fax: 810-395-7176
Website: www.toschauctionservice.com
Michigan Association of REALTORS® Event Sponsored: Sam Grasso Seminar
720 North Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 40725, Lansing MI 48901-7925
Williams & Lipton Company
Ph: 800-454-7842 * Fax: 517-334-5568
Contact: Gary Lipton
Website: www.mirealtors.com
32316 Grand River Avenue, Suite 101
Event Sponsored: Overall Conference
Farmington, Michigan 48336
Sponsor
Ph: 248-478-2000
Miedema Auctioneering Inc.
Website: www.williamsandlipton.com
Contact: Scott & Sid Miedema
Events Sponsored: Fun Auction & Michigan
601 Gordon Ind Ct, Byron Center, MI 49315 Auctioneer Championships
Ph: 616-538-0367 * Fax: 616-538-5230
Website: www.1800lastbid.com
Event Sponsored: Machinery Pete Seminar
D&J Auction Services
Silver Sponsors:
Orbitbid.com / Repocast.com
Contact: Scott & Sid Miedema
601 Gordon Ind Ct, Byron Center, MI 49315
Ph: 616-538-0367 * Fax: 616-538-5230
Website: orbitbid.com and repocast.com
Events Sponsored: Eli Detweiler
“Independent Contract Auctioneering & Mike
Brandly “Baby Boomers” Seminars
Contact: Judy Landino
37037 Almont Dr E, Sterling Hts, MI 48310
Ph: 586-268-8692
Website: www.dnjauctionservices.com
Kelly Merryman Auctioneer
Contact: Kelly Merryman
68544 CR 388, South Haven, MI 49090
Ph: 269-206-0075
Service: Auctioneer, General Contract
Lets Talk Auction Co
Contact: Greg & Donna Tuttle
1491 N. Perry Creek, Mio, MI 48647
Ph: 989-848-5157
Website: www.letstalkauction.com
Event Sponsored: Eli Detweiler “Bid
Calling” Seminar
Rowley’s Auction Service LLC
Contact: Brian Rowley
127 N. Lake George Rd, Attica, MI 48412
Ph: 810-724-4035
Website: www.rowleyauctions.com
Sell-N-4U
Contact: Bobby McAdams
4311 N. Somerset Dr, Martinsville, IN
46151
Ph: 317-989-5650
Steven R. Cole and Associates
Contact: Steve Cole
PO Box 1223, Lapeer, MI 48446
Ph: 810-397-3199
Website: www.auctionstreet.net
Contact: Vic V Voigt
628 Hwy W, Reedsville, WI 54230
Ph: 920-772-4235
Event Sponsored: Advertising Awards
Dennis Beals Auctioneering Service
Contact: Dennis Beals
PO Box 174, Haslett, MI 48840
Ph: 517/339-0200
Website: www.dennisbealsauction.com
Event Sponsored: Christian Breakfast
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“More on Agency” by Steve Proffitt
Last time I wrote about
agency principles. While an agency
relationship gives the agent certain
authority to act, it also burdens
her with responsibilities. These
responsibilities emanate from the
agent’s status as a fiduciary.
A principal appoints an
agent for the specific reason that he
trusts the agent and has confidence
in her. This trust requires the agent
to exercise the highest degree
of loyalty and good faith to the
principal on all matters within the scope of the agency. At no
time may the agent use the principal’s assets or secrets for
personal gain, nor may the agent enter into any circumstance
that is adverse to the principal.
Fiduciaries owe special duties. This month we will look at
the key duties that an agent owes her principal.
Loyalty – An agent must always be loyal to the principal.
This is an agent’s most important duty. The agent must act first
and foremost for the benefit of the principal, as defined by the
purpose of the agency relationship.
Obedience – An agent must be obedient to the principal.
While acting within the scope of the agency relationship, an
agent is always under the direction and control of the principal
and must obey the principal’s commands.
Competence – An agent must be competent and able to
perform the purpose of the agency. Less than full competence
and ability to serve would thwart the agency and harm the
principal.
Reasonable Care – An agent must exercise reasonable care
and diligence on behalf of the principal. An error, omission, or
wrongful act by an agent can result in the agent being held liable
to the principal for damages, as well as the principal being held
liable to third parties for damages caused by the agent.
Advance Interests –An agent must act to further the principal’s
interests that are the subject of the agency. Accomplishing the
principal’s goal is the essence of the agency relationship.
Incomplete Information – Where the principal lacks all of
the information that an agent possesses, the agent must do what
she reasonably believes the principal would direct her to do if
the principal knew the facts under which the agent is operating.
The test is always what course would best serve the interests of
the principal.
Adverse Interest – An agent must reveal to the principal any
interest that she has adverse to the principal or the subject of
the agency relationship. This strikes at the heart of the problem
of conflict of interests and ensures that the principal will not be
unknowingly prejudiced or damaged by an agent.
No Competition – An agent must never act for her own
benefit or compete with the principal with regard to matters
within the agency. To do so would be a clear conflict of interests
and a breach of the agent’s duty of loyalty and trust.
Disclosure and Truth – Generally, any notice received by an
agent, while acting within the scope of his authority, is the same
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as notice being received directly by the principal. This is so
whether the principal actually received the information or not.
The reason for this is it is presumed the agent will fulfill her duty
to disclose information to the principal that the principal needs
or should have. An agent must always be truthful in disclosing
information and may never engage in fraud or deceit.
Self-dealing – An agent may not engage in self-dealing for
her own gain or the gain of a close relative, friend, business
associate, or other with whom she has some relationship. To do
so would breach the agent’s duty of loyalty to the principal.
Accounting – An agent must account fully and promptly to
the principal for all funds received and disbursed by the agent
during the course of the agency. Timely and accurate accounting
ensures protection of the principal’s vital interests.
Remit – An agent must timely remit all monies, and/or
deliver all assets, that are due the principal within the agency
relationship. One of the most egregious violations that an agent
can commit is the failure to timely pay or deliver to the principal
what is due.
Adhere to Authority – An agent must never act beyond
the express or implied authority that she receives from the
principal.
Confidence – An agent must always maintain strict
confidentiality of the principal’s affairs. An agent is in a position
of trust and often has access to sensitive information regarding
the principal. The agent must safeguard this information, as its
release could be harmful and damaging to the principal.
An agency is one of the most important relationships under
law. It imposes heavy burdens on the agent and should not be
entered into without a full understanding of these duties, plus the
agent’s determination to fulfill them.
The agency relationship exists for the sole benefit of the
principal. The law cares little about any advantage to the agent,
but it cares plenty about the principal’s interest being properly
served and advanced by the agent. This underscores the necessity
for the agent to fulfill her agency and fiduciary duties at all times.
Indeed, if the agent is found to have gained any advantage over
the principal through the agency, the law will presume that it
was accomplished by fraud and hold the agent liable unless the
agent can provide an acceptable explanation for what occurred.
Auctioneers can avoid the pitfall of liability to sellers by
doing two things. First, they must understand agency law and
the duties that it imposes upon them. Second, they must always
work to fulfill these duties so their sellers’ interests are protected
and well served. No professional would ever do less.
Steve Proffitt is general counsel of J. P. King Auction Company, Inc. (www.jpking.com) in Gadsden, AL. He is
also an auctioneer and instructor at Mendenhall School of Auctioneering in High Point, NC. This information
does not represent legal advice or the formation of an attorney-client relationship and readers should seek the
advice of their own attorneys on all legal issues. Mr. Proffitt may be contacted by email at [email protected].
John Stephen Proffitt III, Copyright January 7, 2012
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE GRAVE?
A few years ago on my
birthday, a gentleman called to get
an authentication and appraisal on
a 19th century land deed that was
signed by former President of the
United States, Andrew Jackson.
Being a little short on cash, the
customer was a little apprehensive
about making the monetary
investment on our services. He
asked for a discount on our fees
which I was unable to reduce so he decided that he would "wait
awhile and maybe have it done sometime down the road."
Five minutes later, he called back and asked if he went
forward with the authentication & appraisal if I would not
charge him to take a look at a few historical items that were
family heirlooms that he thought may have some kind of value.
I agreed and two hours later, he met up with me in between
appointments.
I began examining the Jackson land deed and within 10
minutes or so, I had all the information I needed to proceed
with an autograph authentication and subsequent appraisal. I
then turned a large box filled with miscellaneous artifacts and
began going through them one by one.
Many auctioneers collect gavels and I happen to be one
of them. Needless to say, seeing an old gavel laying on the
bottom of this box caught my attention. I asked the gentlemen,
“What’s the deal with the gavel? Any history to it?” He says,
By: Kenny Lindsay, CAI
“My great grandfather used to be a judge in Wyandotte,
Michigan.” In complete astonishment, I took a small step back
and said, “What was his name?” He said, “Oliver San Souci.”
I exclaimed, “That’s MY great Grandfathers brother!”
Both of us just stood there in complete disbelief of what
just happened. We started comparing stories about our ancestors
and as it turns out my mother and his mother used to see one
another at family functions many decades earlier but lost touch
when the elders of the family passed away.
Oliver San Souci was a highly esteemed pioneer of
Wyandotte. Not only was he the Judge for about half a century
but he was also a prominent land,business owner, Fire Chief
and owned a mansion on Jefferson Avenue.
Then, this gentleman says, “Then you’re really going to
like this” as he pulls out this giant leather bound ledger that
once belonged to my Great Grandfathers brother which he kept
on his bench and recorded all the cases and his judgments that
came in and out of his courtroom. It was one of the coolest
things that I ever seen.
Anyway, in exchange for an appraisal, my newly discovered
‘relative’ traded me my Great Grandfather brothers gavel that
he used on the bench and the giant leather bound ledger which
I proudly display in my lighted glass showcase in my office.
So you tell me. Is this just a crazy coincidence that I inherit
an important piece of my family history on my BIRTHDAY
of all days or was this truly a Happy Birthday greeting from
beyond the grave?
I don’t believe in coincidences.
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Report from NAA - by Hannes Combest, CAE
CEO - National Auctioneers Association
One of the calls that I field the most is from people who are looking to find an auctioneer
to dispose of a particular asset. They call the national or state association because they
want someone who is credible. They want someone who knows how to get them the best
money for their asset(s) and they believe that such a person would join their local or national
association.
When I take such a call, I talk to them about what they should look for in an auctioneer –
look at their references, look at their business, see how many auctions they have conducted,
see what kind of assets the auction company is known to sell and much more. I also explain to
them about the designations and what they are and what they mean.
I make sure that the potential client knows that the designations are not evidence that
someone is better than someone else, but it is evidence that someone cared enough to take
continuing education. Perhaps the most important function that the National Auctioneers
Association provides is education and we do it in a variety of ways.
Every month, NAA members are provided a free 30-minute web cast to take at their own convenience. Topics include
education on how to use various technologies such as Drop box or Ever note or business optimization and much, much
more. NAA members also can participate in one-of-a-kind events like the Real Estate Summit that was held in February in
Atlanta or the Benefit Auction Summit, which will be held in September in Denver.
And then there is CAI – the Certified Auctioneers Institute. This three-year program requires you to attend classes at
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana for one week a year. Coursework is customized for the auction professional
and the curriculum is designed to educate you to run your business more efficiently. Curriculum includes topics such as
marketing, leadership, staffing, legal and ethical issues and much, much more. The program is known throughout the
auction industry for facilitating business relationships that last for decades.
There are other designation programs that focus on education for real estate (AARE), benefit auctions (BAS), personal
property (CES), technology (ATS), and appraisals (GPPA).
And what do these designations mean to potential
clients? It only means something if you use it as a
marketing advantage – tell people what they mean, what
you had to do to obtain those designations.
Don’t have a designation?
Check out www.
auctioneers.org – there is still time to register for CAI and
all designation programs will be offered this year right
before the conference in Spokane!
One final note – you probably have heard about
the recommendations from the NAA Vision 2015 Task
Force made to the NAA Board of Directors. These
are outlined in the January issue of Auctioneer and at
auctioneers.org (Member Resources/Download). These
are recommendations only; no decisions have been made.
The Board is in the process of gathering feedback from our
members. Want to participate? Go to auctioneers.org and
read the Task Force’s proposal and then feel free to send
me your thoughts about the proposed recommendations at
[email protected].
In the meantime, as your auction season gears up –
here’s to a very successful 2012!
Hannes Combest, CAE
CEO - National Auctioneers Association
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Are you taking advantage of these
Member Services?
(616) 785-8288
* www.msaa.org
Remember when calling for the
Discount Programs to tell them you
are a member of the Michigan State
Auctioneers Association to qualify for
your member discounts!
Public Promotions
Annual Conference
The MSAA is working hard to get
Auctioneers and the Auction Method of
Marketing in front of the public. Help
the MSAA promote Auctions and YOU,
The Auctioneer!
The annual conference is held in January
of each year. This conference provides
educational opportunities for new and
experienced Auctioneers alike.
As a National Award Winning Publication,
The Gavel is the information source for
the association, containing information
of benefit to members, advising them of
activities, meetings and current events.
Call Kenny Lindsay at (734) 223-3277
Call Tim Narhi at (810) 266-6474
Call Tricia Wiltjer at (616) 785-8288
Discounted Banner Ads
Auctioneer Championship
Free Advertising
MSAA Members can Advertise their
Auctions and help promote the MSAA
through Banner Ads on the MSAA
Website starting at only $3 per day!
MSAA hosts the largest auctioneer
competition in the state during the annual
conference. Participants compete for the
title and a host of prizes.
MSAA Members can list their auction for
FREE on the MSAA Website. MSAA
Online is a one stop shop for the public
to find auctions. All Auctions are also
posted on Auctionzip.com!
Log on to www.findmichiganauctions.com
Call Grant Cole at (231) 882-5465
Log on to www.findmichiganauctions.com
Discounted Faxing!
Real Estate Continuing Ed
Online Buyer’s Guide
MSAA Members can take advantage of online
faxing and SAVE! No more extra phone lines
or fees...just a low monthly rate and faxes
delivered to your email. For a $3 discount,
use the code NAA when you sign up.
Because so many auctioneers are also real
estate licensees, MSAA offers a one day
course at the annual conference that meets
the state requirement for education credits
needed by real estate licensees.
The Buyer’s Guide is a quick reference
to find products & companies that can
help you build your auction company.
40 categories to search give you a
comprehensive list of services you need.
Log on to www.ufax.net
Log on to www.msaa.org
Health Insurance
Summer Conference
Send Out Cards
Priority Health Insurance is available
for groups from 1 to 100 in Western
Michigan and beyond. We are working
on plans for more options! Call Patty to
see if you are in the coverage area.
The summer conference is a one day
program offering education, networking,
the annual golf outing and shooting
event. This is a great time for members
to get involved and fit in their schedule.
MSAA Members get access to this
great contact management program
with Send Out Cards. Go to www.
sendoutcards.com/msaa for more info.
Call Patty Twietmeyer at (616) 957-5950
Call Steve Rottier at (231) 924-3104
Sign up at www.sendoutcards/msaa
Identity Theft Protection
MSAA Social Events
Member Directory
Keep yourself protected through this
program. IT Risk Products is offering a
great service to MSAA Members. Get
Identity Theft Protection for yourself and
your employees.
The MSAA offers several events
to network with other auctioneers,
including dinners, golf outings,
sporting clays and more.
The annual membership directory is
published in the spring each year and lists
all current members of the MSAA. Also
published online at www.msaa.org so the
public can search for an auctioneer!
Sign up at www.msaa.org
Scholarships
MSAA Members & Family Members
can apply for free money for qualifying
auction eduction. Applying is easy.
Call Steve Cole at (810) 397-3199
Shipping Discounts!
Marketing Contest
Now save up to 32% on UPS shipping.
Thanks to MSAA!
If you produce professional advertising
pieces or take great auction photos, this is
an opportunity for you to showcase your
work. Whether new or experienced, you
have an equal opportunity to garner a prize.
For complete details or to sign up, go
to: www.savewithups.com/msaa
Sign up at www.savewithups.com/msaa
Call Tim Bos at (517) 206-6494
Social Networking
Merchandise
Fund Raisers
Get instant updates from the MSAA,
Members and Auction Industry News.
Check out MSAA Event Photos and more
on the MSAA Fan Page on Facebook.
Become a Fan today!
The MSAA provides a great selection
of apparel and promotional items
that members can purchase at very
attractive prices.
The MSAA commits to raise funds for a
chosen charity through the Auctioneers
Making a Difference Program. The All
Star Auction in the Fall is the premier
fundraising event for this program.
www.facebook.com/MichiganAuctioneers
Networking
Ringman Championship
One of the most exciting aspects of all
association events is the opportunity to
meet new people and share knowledge
and information. Any auctioneer will
directly benefit from these ideas.
MSAA hosts the largest ringman
competition in the state during the annual
conference. Participants compete for the
trophy and prestigious title.
Look for more money saving
programs coming soon to
MSAA Member Services!
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Over 1000 Auctions every day!
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Members for ONLY $3 per day!
Contact the MSAA at (616) 785-8288Michigan
for more info.
Auction
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MSAA Member Benefit - Health Insurance!
Priority Health provides health care for a large portion of Western
Michigan and beyond. We are working on plans for coverage options
for the rest of the state. To find out if you are in the coverage area,
call Patty or Scott Twietmeyer at Twietmeyer & Associates LLC.
(Contact Info below the ad)
The Auction Block
It’s important to belong to both
associations.
Call the MSAA to join either
association at (616) 785-8288.
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Why Belong to your State
Auctioneers Association?
Networking
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Local Support
Local Conferences &
Conference Exhibits
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Family Activities &
Social Events
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State Championships
Member Benefit
Programs Geared to the •
local auctioneer
Professional Staff
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Easy access to Education
Affordable
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Access to Local
Suppliers
Cooperative
Marketing: Auction &
Auctioneer Promotion
in your state
Legislative Support
Access to Auction
Support Staff through
networking
Knowledge about your
local market/economy
Input on Decisions
that Impact your
Livelihood
Community!
For further information on Priority Health you may contact
Patty or Scott Twietmeyer at Twietmeyer & Associates LLC,
616.957.5950 ph, 616.957.5982 fax, [email protected]
Are you taking advantage of all of the
benefits of your membership?
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Membership Application
TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MSAA, CHOOSE ONE OF THESE APPLICATION METHODS:
Complete this form, provide credit card information, then FAX to (616) 447-3761 or complete this form, then MAIL with check
or money order to the Michigan State Auctioneers Association, 4529 Gibbs NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Please fill out all sections.
Membership in MSAA is open to individuals, not companies.
Membership Type & Eligibility (Check One)
Membership Investment $100 (per year)
Active Membership
An active auctioneer that subscribes to the MSAA Code of Ethics and embraces its Mission and Vision (see reverse).
Only Active members hold voting rights in the MSAA.
Associate Membership
Employees of Active members who are not auctioneers or Auction related professionals representing the real estate,
finance and legal industries.
Vendor Membership
Individuals who are not auctioneers but who are involved in auction or auction related business with the purpose to provide
goods and services to auctioneers and the public.
Membership Information (Please Print or Type)
Name ____________________________________________
Company _________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ Business Phone ____________________________________ Home Phone _______________________________________
Nickname ___________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
State __________________________ Zip _________________
Fax ___________________________ County __________________
E-Mail ______________________________________________
Male
Female
Birthdate ____/____/____
Number of Years as an Auctioneer __________
Website _____________________________________________
Spouse ______________________________________________
Auctioneer
Full Time
Name of auction school attended if applicable ___________________
Designations:
CAI
GPPA
Other Associations you belong to:
Part Time
AARE
NAA
GA Others: ___________
Referred by or your Sponsor (Optional) ___________________________________
Realtors Association
Other State Auctioneer Assns: _______________________________
List some of the things you would like to have the Association do that would help you in the Auction Profession:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With your membership you will receive: Wallet Size ID, Gavel Subscription, Gold Lapel Pin,
Online Members Only Access, Membership Certificate, a certificate to display at your auctions & Much More!
Payment Information
Credit Card Payment Info. (Please fill in ALL Info)
For Credit Card Verification, please give the billing address for this card.
Address __________________City ____________ State____ Zip_______
Name as it appears on Card____________________________________
Credit/Debit Card:
MC
VISA
Discover
AMEX
Card Number |__|__|__|__| |__|__|__|__| |__|__|__|__| |__|__|__|__|
Exp. Date (Required)_________________ 3 digit code on back _______
Authorized Signature _________________________________________
Auction Specialties
Antiques & Collectibles
Appraisal
Art & Galleries
Automobiles & Transportation
Benefit & Charity
Business Liquidations
Carnivals &Amusement Parks
Membership
Investment $100.00
Auctioneers joining for the very FIRST time may join for $75.00.
* Memberships are on a calendar year basis (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
( If joining after July 1, call the MSAA Office for payment information)
Credit/Debit (See left)
Total Payment
Check Enclosed (Ck# ________ )
___________ (U.S. Dollars drawn on U.S. Bank)
It is recommended that you indicate your specialties. This information is available on the MSAA Web site
where the public is able to do a search by specialty. You may choose UP TO FIVE.
Collector Cars & Vintage Equip.
Computers & Electronics
Estate & Personal Property
Farm & Ranch
Government & Municipal
Heavy Equipment
Industrial & Manufacturing
Intellectual Property
Laboratory & Pharmaceutical
Liquidation
Logging & Forestry
Media
Miscellaneous
Numismatists
Office & Business Equipment
Real Estate, Commercial
Real Estate, Land
Real Estate, Residential
Restaurant & Food Industry
Trucks & Trailers
By completing and submitting this form, I hereby make application for membership in the Michigan State Auctioneers Association. If accepted, I will abide by its by-laws, support
its objectives, comply with the MSAA’s code of ethics and pay the established dues. Contributions or gifts to Michigan State Auctioneers Association are not tax deductible as
charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result
of association lobbying activities. Michigan State Auctioneers Association estimates that the nondeductible portion of your dues paid this year - the portion which is allocable to
lobbying - is 1%.
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Magazine Advertising Rates (As of January 1, 2012)
Issue:
Spring Issue
Summer Issue
Fall Issue
Winter Issue
Camera-Ready
Art Due
February 10
April 20
August 1
November 1
Black and White Ads Only
Size
Per Issue
Full Page................................$175
7” x 9” *Call for Availability
2/3 Page.................................$125
4.5” x 9”
1/2 Page.................................$100
7” x 4.5” H or 3” x 9” V
1/4 Page...................................$75
3.5” x 4.5”
Bus. Card.................................$30
3.5” x 2” H or 2.75” x 3.5” V
Back Page...............................$250
7.5”W x6”H *Call for Availability
Mechanical Requirements:
Electronic Ads preferable. Minimum 300dpi.
Acceptable Windows file types: pdf, tif and
eps. All ads must have fonts imbedded &
meet minimum requirements. Ad design is
available and will be billed separately.
The Gavel is Published Quarterly
Advertising Worksheet
and Order Form
(Please Print)
To Purchase Your Advertising
Please Complete and Return the Advertising
Worksheet and Order Form with a Check
for the Full Amount made Payable & Mailed to:
4529 Gibbs NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Phone: (616) 785-8288
Fax: (616) 447-3761
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.msaa.org
Many Other Advertising
Opportunities Available! Call
Tricia Wiltjer, Executive
Director/Publisher, for more info!
(616) 785-8288
Online Advertising Also
Available! Contact the MSAA
for More Information.
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1/4 Page..................................3.5” x 4.5”
Bus. Card H...............................3.5” x 2”
Bus. Card V..........................2.75” x 3.5”
Ad Size $_____ x __ (# of issues)=$_____
Index to Advertisers
*No Setup Fees!
Total Enclosed $_____
800-The-Sign
Auction Connection
Antique Week
Auction Exchange
Auction Flex
Auction Zip
Belhorn Auction Services
Besner Auction & Realty
Bonds Plus
Brodie Corporation
Collector’s Journal
C-U-S Business Systems
ER Munro & Company
EquipmentFacts
Farm World
Gehres, Peter
Mendenhall School of Auctioneering
Midwest Auctioneers Roundup
MSAA Online Buyers Guide
National Auctioneers Association Conference
Performance Printing
Priority Health
Rose Auction Group
TheAuctioneerChannel
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