1983-7 (July) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 7)
Name/Title
1983-7 (July) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 7)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.348Description
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. 3 — “Add These Members to Your Directory.” Lists auctioneers omitted from the 1982–83 NAA Membership Directory because of clerical or computer errors and asks members to add the names to their copies. The page also includes a letter and illustrated announcement celebrating the birth of Colin Murphy, whose family used an auction-themed format. - p. 5 — “Thank You for a Great Year … See You in Houston” — NAA President Rex B. Newcom, CAI. Newcom reflects on his year as association president and looks ahead to the NAA’s annual convention in Houston. The article serves as a presidential message to members. - p. 7 — “Headquarters Relocation Fund Report” — Joe E. Small, CAI. Reports on fundraising for the NAA’s new headquarters, with the campaign nearing its $600,000 goal. - p. 10 — “The NAA Emblem: Display It Proudly and Properly” — Harvey L. McCray, Executive Vice President. Explains the importance of displaying the association emblem appropriately and treating it as a symbol of membership and professional identity. - p. 7 — “‘I Was Just Fixing to Bid’” — Martin E. Higgenbotham, CAI. A professional auctioneering feature listed alongside the headquarters-fund report. The contents page does not state the anecdote or argument in detail. - p. 14 — “Legal Aspects of Auctions: Sell Real Estate at Foreclosure” — Gregory E. Michael. Discusses considerations for auctioneers conducting real-estate foreclosure sales, including preparation, title and lien issues, and post-sale documentation. The article emphasizes the need to avoid unsupported representations about a property’s legal status. - p. 22 — “Buying a Computer? Tips from The Auctioneer Advertisers.” Collects advice from vendors advertising computer systems for auctioneers, helping readers consider available systems and services before purchasing. - p. 28 — “Commercial Auctions Demand Professionalism, Organization” — Harry A. Anderson, CAI. Argues that commercial auctions require careful organization and professional execution, reflecting the complexity of selling business assets and equipment. - p. 33 — “Commuting in the Auction Business” — Walter J. “Wally” Laumeyer, CAI. A director’s article about commuting in the auction business; the specific recommendations or experiences should be checked in the full article. - p. 35 — “Auctions by Family Is Company Policy” — Louis B. “Benny” Fisher, CAI. Describes a family-oriented approach to running an auction business, as indicated by the title. - p. 41 — “Computerized Ducks Unlimited Auctions” — Gary Garrison, CAI. Describes the use of computerized systems in Ducks Unlimited fundraising auctions, highlighting technology in auction administration. Regular Sections: pp. 3–4 — Directory corrections and publication information: Membership-directory corrections appear on p. 3; the contents and masthead appear on p. 4. p. 5 onward — NAA convention and association updates: Presidential messaging and headquarters fundraising feature prominently. p. 14 onward — Legal and professional practice: The foreclosure article provides practical guidance on real-estate auction work. p. 22 — Computer purchasing: Vendor tips address technology for auctioneers. pp. 64–70 — Closing reference pages: State association officers, conventions, memorial notices, the advertiser index, and advertising policies.Collection
NAM ArchivesCategory
Magazine