From the President’s Desk

WAA Member News, WAA Presidents

Fellow Members, Have you ever tried to drink out of a firehose? That is a saying they used at the CAI Training Course that was held March 27-31 in Bloomington, IN. They used this saying in many contexts but I think it explains my experience perfectly. I attended the...

From the WAA President

WAA Member News

Fellow Members, We had our first board meeting with new members earlier this month. Lots discussed and I want to make sure to share some upcoming events with you: March 27-31 – CAI Training held in Bloomington, IN. I will be attending along with Bob Hagemann, Tim Ault...

An $18 million Ferrari leads record classic-car auction at Amelia Island. See all 10 top sellers

Auctions Work, Auto Auctions, Industry News, North America, Record Breaking Price, United States, Vehicle Auctions

Wealthy car collectors spent a record amount at the classic-car auctions at Amelia Island over the weekend, suggesting the market remains strong despite recession fears and falling stocks. Total sales at the Amelia Island auction reached $178.4 million — a record for...

How the French Auction Market Expanded and Diversified in 2022 to Hit a Spectacular $4.6 Billion in Sales

Europe, Industry News, International News, Trends & Statistics

Paris, in particular, is becoming more appealing to buyers and consignors. The auction market in France saw a dramatic uptick in 2022, with a spectacular 50 percent increase in overall sales across all categories compared to 2020 and nearly 30 percent up from the...

Grimm set to become first female President of the Virginia Auctioneers Association

Auctioneers, State Auctioneer Associations, Women Auctioneers

The Virginia Auctioneers Association is proud to announce the election of Wendy Grimm as Vice President for the year 2023. Wendy is a second-generation auctioneer with over six years of experience calling bids. She is the first woman to be elected as Vice President of...