Auctions Work, Industry News
Justin Miller, an interior design expert and TikTok content creator, recently hit the jackpot after he bought a rare chair on Facebook Marketplace for only $50, and then months later, sold it at an auction for $85,000. In a series of posts, Miller detailed how he...
Farm Auctions, North America, United States, WAA Member News
In the Dairy Month of June, Wisconsin residents can hoof it to local farms to experience fresh breakfasts in the same places many of the ingredients are sourced from. On Saturday, an estimated 5,000 people descended upon the Kahl Family Farm in Verona for the Dane...
Auctioneers, Industry News, North America, United States, Women Auctioneers
From rare comic books to changes in the industry, Katelyn Callahan has seen a lot of interesting things in her nine years as an auctioneer. Callahan is a contract auctioneer with Embassy Auctions International, based in Kinzers, Pennsylvania. As a contract auctioneer,...
Auctions Work, Jewelry Auctions, Record Breaking Price
How is this for a “girl’s best friend”? This one should fit the famous Marilyn Monroe song. A 10.5-carat diamond named the “Eternal Pink” sold at auction Thursday for just under $35 million. This gem is extremely rare for achieving the highest grade available for the...
Auctioneers, Livestock Auctions, Midwest Livestock Champions, North America, United States
The 59th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) is set to take place this Friday and Saturday. It’s being held in conjunction with the Livestock Marketing Association’s (LMA) Annual Convention which runs through Saturday in Punta Gorda and...