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Auction Royalty: Cookie Lockhart

Say Cookie in auction circles and three things come to mind: glasses, hats and money. The reigning queen of the auction block has a passion to get the money and when she’s on her game, she makes everyone else in a room disappear.

Bob Hope Estate Auction: Preview 1

Collector and museum quality items from the life, career and estate of the legendary Bob Hope will be sold during a live televised and real-time online auction presented by the Auction Network (auctionnetwork.com) on Oct. 18-19, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Proceeds from this auction will benefit the Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation. Hope’s extraordinary career spanned Vaudeville, Broadway, radio, television and film, and his numerous USO tours to entertain US military troops earned him the admiration of generations of fans around the world. Highlights include: a one page letter dated October 23, 1943 from Bette Davis to Hope; a red and white feathered Indian headdress worn by Hope on the cover of “Life Magazine” on May 11, 1962; a Movado watch inscribed “To Bob Hope in sincere appreciation: The Cleveland Press Christmas Show 1944″; and a turquoise western suit made by Nudies of North Hollywood and worn by Hope on several television shows including “Barbara Mandrell,” “Mandrell Sisters Show” and “Ann Margaret Rhinestone Special.”

World of Warcraft: How to Win at Auction Houses (WoW Machinima)

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Auction Diversity: Willis Yoder

Being Amish, Willis Yoder found it hard to break into auctioneering. No phones. No Internet. No breaks. But persistence and the ability to balance his cultures views with his passion has his career moving at the speed of an out-of-control buggy.

Pickfair Estate Auction Preview: Episode 3

During her travels around the world, Pickford was famous to return with lavish gifts that ultimately turned her pad into a museum complete with antiques, paintings, swords, costumes and a pair of Chinese carved rhino horns. They were the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes of early 1900s Hollywood. Now you can own one of more than 700 pieces of fine art, furnishings and jewelry that graced the home, dubbed Pickfair, owned by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. This amazing two-day auction, conducted by Julien’s Auctions, and broadcast live on Auction Network (auctionnetwork.com) will be held at the Beverly Hilton, Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, starting at 10am/8c both days. Pickford was known as “America’s Sweetheart” during Hollywood’s Golden Age of silent films. Dinners there were legendary with guests including Charlie Chaplin, Albert Einstein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Some of the storied and exotic items from Pickfair up for bid include rare artworks such as two oil-on-canvas still life paintings by Paul de Longpre and Philip Mercier. If you can’t make it to Los Angeles for this event, you can get a front-row seat on the Auction Network. Be sure to register now for this event. It’s free, and easy to Watch, Bid, and Win on Auction Network!

Auction Royalty: Leroy Van Dyke

Having sold over three million copies of his song “Auctioneer,” Leroy Van Dyke has gained a fair amount of recognition outside of the auction arena where he has also shone bright for over 30 years selling everything from buffaloes to bulldozers.

Pontiac Silverdome Auction Preview: Episode 2

The 200-seat Main Event restaurant view overlooking the field is spectacular as are the 99 private suites that come complete with furniture, wet bars and monitors. Pontiac Silverdome Auction Preview: Episode 6 Field and Seating The magic carpet and seating for over 90000 football, rodeo, wrestling and concert fans is included. Sealed bids are now being accepted by Williams & Williams through Nov.12, 2009 at 4p ET. At that time, the city of Pontiac, in its sole discretion, may declare the current high bidder the winner and the auction ended. OR the city may elect to invite no more than the top five high bidders to a best and final outcry auction. Should the city determine that they will continue the auction to final outcry, that live event will be held in Pontiac, Mich., on Nov. 16, 2009 at 1p ET at the Marriott Hotel in Pontiac, to give all finalists time to travel to Pontiac. For more information contact Dan Falls at Williams & Williams at 918.362.6558 Considered an excellent high-profile redevelopment opportunity, the Pontiac Silverdome, an 80300-seat stadium, is prominently situated on 127+/- acres accessible by I-75 and M-59. Built at a cost of .7 million, the dome was the largest arena in the NFL when it opened in 1975. The gateway site will lend interested buyers an array of development options. “We are excited about the Pontiac Silverdome Auction and finding a new owner to become a key member of our community, said city of Pontiac Emergency Financial Manager

How to Win Swoopo Auctions

There are several “pay to bid” auction sites out there these days. What is the best way to score the items on those sites? Here’s a link describing the sort of auction going on at these sites and why it’s a loser for everyone involved but the company running the auction: en.wikipedia.org Also notice that the structure of wins/losses on these auctions are similar to that of a lottery, bingo, or a poker tournament: one person wins and everyone else loses. So why is the payoff so much less for the winner than in a lottery or bingo? Because the company is keeping all the extra money. The odds to win are no better than a lottery but the payoff is WAY less! The risk/reward here is so poor on these auctions you should think twice before participating.

Auction Royalty: Spanky Assiter

Tom “Spanky” Assiter is one of the most well-known auctioneers in the United States due to his auction chant and trademark glasses. The Auction Network looks back on the tragedies he’s overcome during his ascension to auction royalty.

Pontiac Silverdome Auction Preview: Episode 1

General information, registration, auction format and schedule for the Silverdome auction. Sealed bids for the absolute auction can be submitted until Nov. 12 at 4pe. Built at a cost million, the Silverdome was the largest arena in the NFL when the engineering marvels doors opened in 1975. So what does the winning bidder get? How about 127.5 acres, special zoning from the city and of course the dome. Dont have an NFL franchise to put in the Silverdome? No problem. Pontiac city leaders are ready to work with the new owners on just about any redevelopment proposal. Sealed bids are now being accepted by Williams & Williams through Nov.12, 2009 at 4p ET. At that time, the city of Pontiac, in its sole discretion, may declare the current high bidder the winner and the auction ended. OR the city may elect to invite no more than the top five high bidders to a best and final outcry auction. Should the city determine that they will continue the auction to final outcry, that live event will be held in Pontiac, Mich., on Nov. 16, 2009 at 1p ET at the Marriott Hotel in Pontiac, to give all finalists time to travel to Pontiac. For more information contact Dan Falls at Williams & Williams at 918.362.6558 Considered an excellent high-profile redevelopment opportunity, the Pontiac Silverdome, an 80300-seat stadium, is prominently situated on 127+/- acres accessible by I-75 and M-59. Built at a cost of .7 million, the dome was the largest arena in the NFL when it opened in 1975. The

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