Going Once, Going Twice How Online Sellers Can Benefit From Estate Auctions
Attending estate sales and auctions can do a lot for your E-Biz. It offers you the chance to find exceptional deals and supplement your normal inventory. And it provides you with an opportunity, from the hundreds and thousands of pieces that pass through an auction house in a matter of hours, to pick up any number of rare items for significantly less than their retail value. And finding auctions in your area is as easy as connecting to the National Auctioneers Association where you can receive free newsletter lists and emails from auctioneers throughout North America.
Be Prepared
Many auction companies give you a chance to preview upcoming merchandise, the day before the auction, to inspect items that are of interest to you and examine their condition. You can ask auction staff for opinions and information on the wares; some houses even have open computers with Internet access to allow you to conduct spot research on items youre considering.
To get the best deals at an auction, its important to take advantage of these viewing and research opportunities. You need to know...