1983-10 (October) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 10)

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1983-10 (October) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 10)

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2024.2.350

Description

The official publication of the National Auction Association. For decades, The Auctioneer has provided NAA auction professionals with insightful content to help them advance their careers, grow their business, stay connected to the industry and remain competitive in an ever-changing auction marketplace. Articles in The Auctioneer include legal advice, marketing tips, industry and state association news, member profiles and more. *Click on cover to view full issue.

Context

In this issue: Feature Articles: p. 10 — “Laws, ordinances to stop resale of stolen goods”: Discusses legal efforts to restrict the resale of stolen property through laws and local ordinances. p. 13 — “License law update: Louisiana, Pennsylvania”: Updates readers on auctioneer licensing rules in the two states. p. 15 — “AUCTIONEER advertising rates to increase”: Announces changes to magazine advertising rates and related submission policies. p. 16 — “Plan convention around these dates / Program-at-a-glance”: Gives advance scheduling information for the 1981 NAA convention. p. 17 — “NAA Las Vegas convention, who may attend”: Explains eligibility and attendance information for the convention. p. 20 — “Enter 1981 advertising contest”: Provides contest-entry information and instructions. p. 21 — “Good variety in convention workshops / Big sale in Las Vegas!”: Previews workshop topics and convention activities. p. 28 — “Estate sales, first consider the client,” Hugh B. Miller, CAI: Emphasizes the client's needs when planning and conducting estate sales. p. 29 — “You're busy, but take time for others,” Sammy L. Ford: Encourages auctioneers to make time to assist colleagues and contribute to the profession. p. 30 — “The basics of professionalism,” Joe E. Small, CAI: Discusses professional conduct and practices in auctioneering. p. 32 — “Check company responds, NAA emblem on personal checks”: Reports on a check company and use of the NAA emblem on personal checks. p. 33 — “Castaway items present a field day for auctioneers,” B. G. Coats: Discusses opportunities for auctioneers in surplus or discarded merchandise. p. 46 — Livestock at Auction: “June 12 deadline for championship contest”: Announces the deadline for a livestock-auctioneering championship contest. p. 48 — Antiques at Auction: “Eastlake furniture,” George Michael: Covers Eastlake furniture in the antiques field. p. 53 — Real Estate at Auction: “How do I generate more real estate auctions?”: Addresses ways to develop real-estate auction business. p. 73 — “May an auctioneer bid on merchandise?” Dave Kessler: Examines the question of whether an auctioneer may bid on items being sold. Regular Sections: p. 3 — Letters to THE AUCTIONEER: Reader correspondence. p. 43 — Auxiliary to the NAA: News and activities of the NAA Auxiliary. p. 51 — State Association Conventions: Information on state association convention events. p. 55 — State association reports: News from state auctioneer associations. p. 57 — In Memoriam: Memorial notices. p. 60 — Directory of state association officers: State-level association leadership directory. p. 64 — Successful auctioneering: Reports and examples of auction activity. p. 69 — Spotlight on NAA auctioneers: Profiles and news about NAA members. p. 74 — Advertiser’s Index and Advertising Rate Schedule: Advertiser page references and magazine advertising terms.

Collection

NAM Archives

Category

Magazine

Acquisition

Accession

2024.2

Source or Donor

National Auction Association

Acquisition Method

NAM Archives

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LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Magazines, Auctions, Auctioneers

Publication Details

Publication Type

Magazine

Volume/Number/Issue

Vol. 10, No. 10

Publisher

National Auction Association

Date Published

Oct 1983

Time Period

20th Century

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

W. Craig Lawing, Reppert School of Auctioneering, Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering, Missouri Auction School, Archie Moody, Harvey L. McCray, Hugh B. Miller, Gary Charmichael, Sammy L. Ford, Joe Small, Dave Kessler, B.G. Coats

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October 19, 2025

Update Date

October 20, 2026