June 2016 - South Carolina Auctioneers Association

The Bid Caller
JUNE, 2016
2016 ISSUE NO. 2
South Carolina auctioneers Association
A Message From The President
SCAA President David Meares, CAI, GPPA
Special Membership Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 @ 11:00 AM
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia
8910 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203
Purpose: Election of Officers and Directors
What’s Inside
President’s Message
1
’16 Board Of Directors 2
Upcoming Events
2
About The Bid Caller
2
It’s Not To Early!
3
Auction Post
Cancellation?
4
What’s In Grand Rapids
Anyway?
5
New Graduates
6
Jobs & Resource Board 6
Reciprocal States
7
Annual Boosters
8
June 1, 2016
Dear SC Auctioneer:
As you are aware, we recently passed some big changes in our SCAA By-Laws. Thank
you all for your prompt attention to our vote. A majority of the members voted for those
changes, and the biggest change was a reduction in the number of officers and board
members.
Our next step in implementing the new by-laws is to elect officers and board members.
In order to hold an election, we will hold a special meeting at The Hilton Garden Inn,
8910 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203, on July 12, 2016 at 11 AM. (This is the same
hotel that hosted our convention in January.) Please make every effort to attend!
The Nominating Committee, consisting of Mike Harper, Randy Ligon, Darron Meares &
Rafe Dixon, will place into nomination the following slate:
President, term expiring 2/2017:
Secretary-Treasurer, term expiring 2/2017:
Director, term expiring 2018:
Director, term expiring 2019:
Rafe Dixon
David Yoder
Bob Robeson, Tony Adams
Paul Yoder, Bryan Hope
The floor will also be open for nominations, which are encouraged! If you plan to nominate someone from the floor, please have that person’s knowledge and permission before
doing so.
The Bid Caller is the official
newsletter of the South Carolina Auctioneers Association.
This newsletter is published
by the SCAA as a service to
its members and supporters in
the auction industry. Suggestions are welcome for articles
in future editions.
Also, please plan to attend our annual convention. This year we’ll be in Columbia, SC
on February 17-19, 2017. Note that this is a change in dates from what we have done for
the last several years. Mark your calendar now!
I hope you will plan to attend this meeting for officer elections. It is important that we
have your participation!
See you on July 12!
David Meares
2016 ISSUE NO. 2, June
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’16 Board of Directors UPCOMING EVENTS
President
David Meares
315 Eastview Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
864-947-2000
david.meares@
mearesauctions.com
Vice President
Merle Sharick
182 Neptune Lane
Prosperity, SC 29127
803-422-8460
highbid@bellsouth.net
Secretary/Treasurer
David Yoder
PO Box 435
Fair Play, SC 29678
864-784-4369
davidyoder20@gmail.com
Director 2016
J. Tony Adams
PO Box 563
Santee, SC 29142
803-387-5570
Jtadams1941@gmail.com
Director 2016
Brandon Howe
10 N. Watson Road
Taylors, SC 29687
864-268-4399
brandon@terryhowe.com
Director 2017
Bryan Hope
PO Box 431
Ninety Six, SC 29666
864-377-1479
bhopen96@yahoo.com
Director 2017
Pete Jenkinson
183 Hwy 413
Anderson, SC 29621
864-221-6976
jenkspete@hotmail.com
Director 2018
Carole Hoskyns
469 Old Georgia Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
July 12, 2016
Special Membership
Meeting @ 11:00 AM
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia
carole@carolinaauction.com
Director 2018
Mike B. Harper, AARE
984 Sea Gull Dr.
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
843-729-4996 (Cell)
mike@harperauctionand
realty.com
Director 2019
Robert Robeson
PO Box 206
Chesterfield, SC 29709
843-623-6187
bkcrobeson@shtc.net
Director 2019
Brent Murdoch
PO Box 4125
Spartanburg, SC 29305
864-597-0784
brentmurdoch@
carolinaauction.com
Immediate Past
President
Rafe Dixon
1560 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29153
803-774-6967 (Office)
rafe@jrdixonauctions.com
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2016 ISSUE NO. 2, June
It’s Not To Early!
J. L. Pinckney Scholarship Eligibility
Hall of Fame Eligibility and Nominations
Any student may apply for an award from the Scholarship Fund providing they are currently attending or have been
accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Each student will submit an application for Scholarship Funds using the standard SCAA, J. L. Pinckney Memorial
Scholarship Fund Application along with transcripts from the previous school year and a 300 word or less summary of
why the student feels qualified for the award. The student should include any special financial or hardship needs in
the summary. The application must be postmarked by the deadline which will be no later than December 1st of each
year.
Any Member of the SCAA, resident or non-resident, is eligible for nomination to induction to the SCAA Hall of
Fame.
Nominations may come from any member of the Association, the family of any member of the Association, or any
community leader on behalf of any member of the Association.
Nominations must be submitted on the Candidate Nomination and Evaluation Form or facsimile of the form to the
current Chairperson of Hall of Fame Committee. Nominations must be received not later than January 1st preceding
the annual convention. More information will be available in the next newsletter.
2016 ISSUE NO. 2, June
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Auction Post Cancellation?
Connie’s father Frank died suddenly. She had worked with him at his lumberyard for nearly ten years.
Frank bequeathed (and technically devised) the lumberyard to her upon his death per his will.
However, Connie desired to sell the lumberyard and move away to Arizona. Connie contacted David Jackson, Auctioneer and signed a contract to sell at absolute auction the contents of the lumberyard and the real property
(separately) on May 10.
Auction day arrived with a large crowd in attendance and online bidding for those offsite. For the first hour the auction
went well, with lumber selling for about 30% of retail — about what Connie was expecting.
Thereafter, the prices began to fall to about 20% and then near 10% of retail. Connie approached David Jackson and
informed him he was to stop the auction. David’s reply was that he couldn’t since this was an absolute auction, and
continued thereon.
Connie noted what lots were sold already, and what lots remained unsold at the moment she told David to stop the auction. She phoned her attorney who informed her to put David on the phone with him. Connie’s attorney told David that
while the auction was indeed absolute, it could be stopped at anytime, leaving unsold lots as such.
Nevertheless, David continued to sell the lumber and then proceeded to sell the real property as originally planned,
citing his contract with Connie granting him the exclusive right to do so.
Just as the auction was over, Connie’s attorney showed up at the auction site. He informed buyers of any lumber after
11:21 a.m. (when Connie told David to stop) were not to remove any of their so-called purchases. He also informed the
high bidder on the real property auction that they would not be closing.
Thus our question today. Providing that the seller has the right to cancel an “auction event” at any time, and not sell
any more lots yet put up for offers — what is the status of any property deemed sold by the auctioneer after ignoring
the legal instruction to stop the auction?
In court about two months later, Essex County Common Pleas Judge Walter Wilton ruled the following:
1. The seller has the right to cancel any auction at any time. Any lots yet put up for auction are then to remain as
such.
2. The seller expressly noted that the auction was to be cancelled (stopped) at 11:21 a.m. on May 10.
3. The auctioneer acted in violation of his fiduciary duty to his client by ignoring a legal direction.
4. The auctioneer lacked the authority to sell any lots and real property after 11:21 a.m.
5. As such, all sales made after 11:21 a.m. by David Jackson are hereby deemed void.
Judge Wilton continued that David Jackson saying, “Sold!” after 11:21 a.m. on May 10 was no different than anyone
else standing up and proclaiming the same — as the authority to sell any of this subject property at that point had been
revoked.
What’s the take-home from this story for auctioneers? First, auctions — even absolute auctions — can be cancelled,
resulting in no more property being put up for auction. Secondly, auctioneers are to follow their client’s legal directions. And third, while this story is fictional, it closely resembles two such cases with results supporting today’s premises.
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE has been an auctioneer and certified appraiser for over 30 years. His company’s auctions
are located at: Mike Brandly, Auctioneer, Keller Williams Auctions and Goodwill Columbus Car Auction. He serves as Adjunct
Faculty at Hondros College of Business, Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School and Faculty at the Certified Auctioneers
Institute held at Indiana University.
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2016 ISSUE NO. 2, June
What’s In Grand Rapids Anyway?
As part of my job, I love traveling to the different state conventions. So far I’ve been to: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – and the Western States Auctioneers Association.
I’ve been invited to more but haven’t been able to get there for one reason or another (sorry to Wisconsin and New
York where I tried to get there but physically was not able to make it when I was supposed to show up).
Each state association has its own personality and in March each year, we see many of the states coming together to
learn how to manage your organizations better through the State Leadership Conference. This is an event where
states learn from each other about what is happening in other states – just like you learn from other auction professionals when you go to your state association annual meeting or to the National Conference.
This year, I went to the Michigan Auctioneers Association – what a wonderful event! And it was wonderful not only
because Tricia Wiltjer, Michigan’s Executive Director and her Board of Directors rolled out the red carpet for me, but
because I got to see what our members are going to be seeing in July of this year – I got to stay at the Amway Grand.
I was able to wander through the Convention Center where in less than three months, we will have more than 800
people coming together to learn new things, to meet new people and to get reacquainted with old friends.
What’s in Grand Rapids? On July 19-23, the International Auctioneers Conference and Show will be there. Many of
you will say that this costs too much money and I don’t disagree that your attendance will be an investment. But
from my perspective – that’s what it is – an investment. Where else can you learn what the latest trends in the auction
industry are? Where else can you see the newest products and services that are available in one place at one time?
Where else can you meet up with so many people from all over the United States - heck the world that all have one
thing in common – they make their living in the auction industry.
And frankly, there are a ton of things to do in Grand Rapids – it’s a great city! So check out conferenceandshow.com
to learn more about the International Auctioneers Conference and Show and check out a new website that Michigan
created: auctionswork.org to learn more about the fun things there are to do in Grand Rapids.
And if you can’t come to Grand Rapids, be sure to attend your state’s annual meeting – check now to find out when it
is and book around that date – you will be glad you did!
Hannes Combest, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
National Auctioneers Association
SAVE THE DATES!!!
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2016 ISSUE NO. 2, June
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Congratulations New Graduates!
Southeastern School of Auctioneering at their May
2016 class graduated 13 new Auctioneers. The new
Auctioneers were from SC, NC, GA, KY, MS and
FL. This year marks the 33rd year for SSA. The dates
for the next class will be August 6th - August 13th
(August 4th – August 13th for GA. Students). The
classes are held at a hotel in Greenville, SC. More
information can be found concerning the school at
SSAuctioneering.info. or you may also call 800-6895654 or 864-444-1321. Larry J. Meares is the President of Southeastern School of Auctioneering.
S C A A Jo bs & Re so urc e B o a rd
Looking for ways to use your auctioneering abilities? Looking for assistance from an auctioneer or ringman? You are
at the right place! Use the SCAA Jobs & Resource Board to expand your marketing power throughout the state of
South Carolina! The SCAA Jobs & Resource Board is for members only — AND IT’S FREE! To post on the board,
submit your posting information to the SCAA office by email (elaine@execman.net), fax (919-878-7413), or mail
(SCAA, PO Box 41368, Raleigh, NC 27629).
Looking for work? Please include your name, phone number, region, times available and skill set.
Looking for help? Please include your name, phone number, location of auction, date and time and skill set needs.
Renewal may be by phone or email if there are no changes. You must notify SCAA before each magazine issue if
you wish to renew for the upcoming issue. Contact information: 919-876-0687 or elaine@execman.net.
Name
Phone/Email
Mike Harper
Location
Available
Jobs
843-729-4996
Southeastern U.S. and
mike@harperauctionandrealty.com beyond. Licensed in S.C.,
N.C., Ga., and Fla.
Anytime
Ringman for real estate or
heavy equipment.
Johnny Odom
803-460-4955
odomauction@ftc-i.net
Anytime
Can call, ring, show, clerk.
30 yrs. exp.
David Taylor
864-706-0847
Work anywhere U.S. Lidavid@upstateauctionsc.com censed in S.C., N.C., Fla.,
Ga. Texas. RE in S.C., Ga.
Anytime
Auctioneer/Ringman, Real
Estate, Autos, Heavy Equipment.
Darron Meares
864-444-5361
Anywhere in the U.S.
Darron@MearesandAssociatesLLC.com
Anytime
Auction Technology And
Online Auction Resources
Consultation/Management
Jake Ohlinger
864-918-7572
2jake@ohlinger.com
Upstate South Carolina
Anytime
Bid Calling & Ringman
Bryan Hope
864-377-1479
bhopen96@yahoo.com
Anywhere in U.S.
Anytime
Auctioneer/Ringman, Real
Estate
Can work statewide.
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2016 ISSUE NO. 2, June
SCAA WEBSITE
Are you using the SCAA website to promote
your business? If so, great! If not, here are
some great reasons to post your auctions:
1. The general public uses the SCAA website,
www.southcarolinaauctioneers.org, as a
hub to look for interesting auctions it wants
to attend.
2. Even if a visitor who sees your auction
posted on the SCAA website isn’t interested in your upcoming auction, he or she still
will learn about your company, and you
receive branding recognition for future
sales.
3. It’s free for members to post. How can you
beat that? Free ad space for your auctions
— marketing at that rate makes sense.
http://southcarolinaauctioneers.org/
S.C. LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS
& RECIPROCITY*
2016
SCHEDULE
FEB. 6 - 14
JUNE 4 -12
AUG. 6 -14
NOV. 5 -16
Minimum Age: 18
School/Apprenceship Required: Yes
Bonding/Insurance Required: $100 to recovery
fund
Licensure Period: Two years, expires June 30
Connuing Educaon Required: Yes, eight hours
every two years
Commission Contact: www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
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THANK YOU, BID CALLER BOOSTERS!
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Adams Auction
Gallery
Santee, S.C.
803-387-5570
Donald Dukes
Dukes Auction
Group
North, SC
803-247-2776
John T. Henry
John T. Henry
Auction
Conway, SC
843-365-2637
James Blocker
JG Blocker Auction
& Realty
Walterboro, S.C.
843-538-2276
Christopher Easler
Southeastern
Auction Sales
Chesnee, S.C.
864-578-5045
Dorothy Hipps
Village Crest
Antiques
Ware Shoals, S.C.
864-456-7612
Glen Brooks
Pawleys Island, S.C.
864-379-1011
Gwen Bryant
Bryant Auction
& Real Estate
Florence, S.C.
843-617-8449
Bill Dearman
Aiken, S.C.
803-634-0301
Rafe Dixon
J.R. Dixon Auctions
Sumter, S.C.
803-774-6967
TJ Freije
Freije Auctions
& Marketing
Clayton, IN
317-539-2895
Miller Gaffney
Miller Gaffney
Art Advisory
Greenville, S.C.
888-251-9994
Mike Harper
Harper Auction
& Realty
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
843-729-4996
Bryan Hope
Bryan Hope
Auction Co.
Ninety Six, S.C.
864-377-1479
Johnny King
Johnny King
Auctioneers
Ware Shoals, S.C.
864-456-7141
Rodney Lee
R.H. Lee & Co.
Auctioneers, Inc.
Ridgeway, SC
803-337-2300
T. Randolph Ligon
The Ligon Company
Rock Hill, S.C.
803-366-3535
David Meares
Meares Auction
Group
Pelzer, S.C.
864-444-1322
Larry Meares
Southeastern School
of Auctioneering
Pelzer, SC
864-444-1321
Brent Murdoch
Carolina Auction
Team
Spartanburg, S.C.
864-597-0784
Gene Patrick
Belton, SC
864-338-5720
Jon Rogers
Rogers Financial
Group
Piedmont, SC
864-250-1376
Chris Pracht
Chris Pracht
Auctioneers
Anderson, S.C.
800-877-3044
Rachel Smith
Carolina Auction
Team
Spartanburg, S.C.
864-597-0784
Ed Roumillat
CSC Liquidators
Charleston, S.C.
843-766-8899
Gerald “Stick”
Thibodeaux
Stick Realty Services
Columbia, S.C.
Merle Sharick
High Bid Auctions
Prosperity, S.C.
803-422-8460
Homer D. “Billy”
Shaw
H.D. “Billy” Shaw
Auctioneer
Leesville, S.C.
803-315-5273
Jim Smith
Carolina Auction
Team
Spartanburg, S.C.
864-597-0784
803-730-6146
Lawayne Weaver
Hopecrest Auction
& Sales
Denmark, SC
478-244-0021
David Yoder
Fair Play, S.C.
864-972-3016
Paul Yoder
Yoder Auction Co.
Seneca, S.C.
864-280-7192