Our house was recently sold at auction due to foreclosure. I'm curious about the details of the sale, specifically the fact that the same bank that owned the mortgage won the auction (bought the house from themselves?) and also that they paid way more than the house is worth.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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I'm interested in attending an auction in the Southern California area. I've never been to an auction before. Advice? Tips?
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posted by dede
on Nov 1, 2012 -
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I'm participating in my first fantasy basketball league (I've done FFB) and another first for me is the auction draft. Help me not look like a fool.
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Oct 29, 2012 -
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What legal recourse is there for a seller who backs out of a completed auction on Flippa.com?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2012 -
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An elderly family friend has an original poster (known as BG074) and program from the 1967 Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead concert at the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto. He is interested in selling the poster and program, and I've offered to help out. According to
Wolfgang's Vault, "BG074 is among the rarest of posters. There are hard to verify stories that the original cache of posters was confiscated at the Canadian border by border patrol, but whether the posters were seized or simply put away by contented Canadians, this summer concert made a big impression." Accordingly, I've seen auctions and online memorabilia stores listing this poster in the $5,000 and up range, and the program for close to $1,000.
What is the best way to authenticate and sell these items? I contacted Wolfgang's Vault but they don't normally purchase individual items, and the art dealers I've been in touch with don't deal with rock memorabilia. Is there a Sotheby's of rock? Is eBay even worth considering?
posted by Paid In Full
on Jun 15, 2012 -
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I’m thinking of selling my 15" Macbook Pro ("Early-2011"), but I’m wondering what’s the best (safest) way to do so—and if it would even be worth what I might get for it.
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posted by blueberry
on Jun 12, 2012 -
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Can I buy a bike on marktplaats.nl and have it shipped to me in the US? I looked through the policies and stuff, and didn't see anything that would prevent it, but my Google Translate might be fooling me.
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posted by dammitjim
on Mar 19, 2012 -
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I'm looking for general and specific advice about striking a balance between value and ease in selling a few disparate items from an estate.
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posted by Luke Skywalker
on Dec 3, 2011 -
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Hi
I am in need of software for auction sellers. Something that will track my inventory, final sales, profits and losses, etc. I sell in two different auctions sites ebay and labx so I need something that is not solely for ebay. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
posted by Noodles
on Oct 15, 2011 -
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In 2000-2001, there was a video art exhibit at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It featured neatly dressed American auctioneers talking in that high-speed almost unintelligible way, quickly reciting the bids to an audience that wasn't there, in front of a variety of landscapes. One was a stocky woman in a business skirt two-piece set walking slowly at dusk with a dark building in the back. Can you find the artist's work? Or point me to the artist?
posted by Mo Nickels
on Oct 9, 2011 -
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My non-profit holds its gala benefit soon. In lieu of our usual clipboards-and-pens silent auction, we were thinking of using an internet service such as
Bidding for Good. Good idea? Bad idea?
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posted by HeroZero
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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Out-of-stater thinking about buying a car at auction in Pennsylvania. The title isn't at the auction house, but at a "messenger service" in town. Is this standard practice?
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posted by zxcvz
on Sep 4, 2011 -
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How do I arrange the disposal of a decent quantity of furniture from a house that's going on the market in a way that maximises profit and minimises hassle?
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posted by the luke parker fiasco
on Jun 20, 2011 -
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What should I look out for if I want to purchase a smartphone from eBay for activation on Sprint's network?
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posted by odinsdream
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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I am putting together a Seahawk Tailgate Party for a high school booster club auction. The party is for 20 people, on a Sunday Seahawk game. The party includes brats, buns, chips, cookies, beer, soda (to be delivered for a game day party) So far in the auction item, I have a 5L keg of beer, the Seahawks party goods, plates, napkins, tattoos. What else can you think of the make this item look great. Can you think of an interesting container for auction presentation? Looking for wow factor at a low cost. Thank you!
posted by jennstra
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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What legal recourse do I have if I feel an item sold by an auction house is misrepresented? (Antiques, estates and drama, oh my!)
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posted by ladypants
on Mar 9, 2011 -
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I have 200+ new Purolator and PureOne air filters that I want to sell. Is there a specialized venue for auto parts auctions? I'd like to sell the whole lot to a single buyer. A Seattle buyer would be ideal, but they are packed and ready to ship.
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posted by reeddavid
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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Can anyone point me to legal articles or cases relevant to fanfic auctions where the proceeds go to a third party? To what extent are such auctions considered 'selling'?
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posted by anonymous
on May 8, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a service or software I could setup to run a private auction for trading a company's stock.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2010 -
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A house across the street from mine is going up for auction. Help me find out the details.
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posted by shew
on Nov 16, 2009 -
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What do you look for in an online auction?
posted by jakubsnm
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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Looking for a review of http://www.bidstick.com/. Anyone use this auction site before or know if it is legit? Thanks!
posted by chump
on Mar 11, 2009 -
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What are the current best practices to make sure that you don't get ripped off on eBay as a seller, especially if you are getting paid by PayPal and/or selling to an international buyer?
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posted by iknowizbirfmark
on Mar 9, 2009 -
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Help me find an antique dealer/auction house in the Southern California area that specializes in vintage musical instruments and/or country music memorabilia.
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posted by InfidelZombie
on Jun 12, 2008 -
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Imagine you're browsing ebay for an item you want to buy. Two sellers have exactly the same item. What is it that persuades you to buy from one seller as opposed to the other?
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posted by Solomon
on May 31, 2008 -
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I'm trying to see an old, outdated eBay (or eBay.ca) auction (from approx. 6-8 months ago) and have the item number. Can I resurrect the listing?
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posted by yellowcandy
on Mar 7, 2008 -
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As a new eBay seller, I need a return policy. What's a sensible one?
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posted by Miko
on Feb 24, 2008 -
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What kind of risks should I watch out for bidding in a housing auction?
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posted by mhh5
on Feb 5, 2008 -
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