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and trying to auction a week-long stay on the Florida coast, only to be l painfully bad at both. Increasingly, these groups are beginning to realize the financial benefit of hiring a licensed auctioneer to conduct their auction, especially an auctioneer who has had training and has a good reputation for conducting benefit auctions. a silent auction. The friendliest, most outgoing guy in the group was usually asked to auction off the best ones in a Live Auction. Sometimes it can be a good fit. The money organizations spend to secure the services of a professional auctioneer is usually far exceeded by the additional amount of money that he or she is able to generate. In other words, a good benefit auctioneer is easily worth what they charge to conduct the event. And while some auctioneers charge for their services, it is not uncommon for a licensed auctioneer to do a

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by David Allen Many schools, organizations, and foundations use an event like a Benefit Auction to help fund their yearly budgets. And for many years, the event was organized by a group of dedicated parents or perhaps, assigned to unwilling employees.

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Marcus Landers claims Kentucky Auctioneers Association, Champion Auctioneer

by Ray Moss

If you have ever had to speak in front of a group of people, most of you know how challenging that can be. After all, not many of us are really comfortable making public speeches. Now, imagine yourself making that same presentation in front of a large group of your peers, seasoned professionals, all of whom can spot every mistake you make while your are up there giving it your all.

get stage fright just introducing the next guest. Try giving the same presentation as fast as you can while maintaining accuracy in your delivery. This is exactly what a good auctioneer does every time he sells something. Actually there are more moving parts to an auction Marcus Landers, (right), proudly than just described displays the plaque that designates but you should get the the Kentucky State Auctioneering picture by now.

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. . .Champion
newcomers and veterans alike stand up to be judged on their bid calling skills in an attempt to be called the best. It is a chance to represent their state at the International Auctioneers conference and vie with other state champions for the honorable recognition as the World Champion Auctioneer. The Kentucky Auctioneers Association recently selected their Auctioneering Champion at their 56th Annual Convention held in Bowling, Green Kentucky. Narrowing their choice from eight contestants in the Professional Division, the Associations Auctioneering Championship for 2013 belonged to Marcus Landers. Marcus is a member of the very skilled professional auction team at Mills Real Estate and Auction Company in Scottsville, Kentucky. Apprenticing with Veteran Auctioneer Russell Mills, Marcus assisted with many of the tasks that is required to put on their highly popular Farm Equipment Auctions which are held several times a year at the Mills Auction Center. Marcus began working with us in 2004 during his Senior year in High School. He is a very talented auctioneer and we feel he has a bright future in the business. said his mentor, Russell Mills. This high praise is coming from a guy who himself represented the State of Kentucky as the Auctioneer of the Year in 2004. So the next time the uneasy feelings of conquering public speaking start to creep into your mind as you prepare yourself to address your group, just remember Marcus and the hundreds of men and women like him. See you at the Auction!

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Items Offered: Old crocks, pocket knives (incl. Old Timer, Imperial, Campknife, KampKing, Barlow, Winchester, Case Ka-bar USMC, Remington and more) antique school desk, 6ft. tall nutcrackers, 7ft. tall Santa, Political Pins, Antique carpenters trunk, Bluegrass star John Harford memorabilia, Department 56 Snowbabies, Japanese slot machine, McCoy, Fenton, RS Prussia, dishes, Antique pitcher and bowl, Pitt Bros. Liquor crock, Occupied Japan pieces, old cameras, old walking canes, lots of Christmas dcor, Krystal and White Castle dishes, old bolos, Antique decorative plates, 2 Gone with the Wind Lamps (Hurricane), Antique tobacco pipes (Dunhill Shell, Briar, Big Ben Scorpio, Dr. Grabo)Vintage padlocks, old fountain pens, old key collection, old foreign coins, baseball card collection including Hank Aarons and Mickey Mantle, costume jewelry, vintage cuff links and tie pins, antique gaming table, oak dining room table and 8 chairs, leather couch and chair, roll top desk, old trunks, antique beds, end tables, glass chandelier, antique secretary, antique dresser, dishes, cookware, silverware and many more collectables and personal property too numerous to list. Tools and Yard Equipment: 16hp Craftsman 42 riding lawn mower, weed eaters, gas power washer, compound miter saw, drills, grinders, hand tools, yard tools, dolly, ladders, shop vac, duck decoys, fishing equipment and tackle. Automobiles: 1999 Ford Ranger 2wd truck with tonneau cover. Auto, 6 cyl. Engin,. 155K miles. Runs good. Auctioneers note: Mrs. Becky Haynie is selling the contents of her late husband Dozier Haynies antique and collectables. Mr. Haynie has been a picker of antiques, vintage items and collectables for many many years. Come on out to the auction and we are sure you will find many items that you just cant go home without. Tent, chairs and vending available. Terms: cash or check with proof of identification. Note: Truck and lawn mower to sell at 12:00pm

Alex Rodriguezs Cousin Selling World Series Ring at Auction

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said in a statement through public relations firm Sitrick and Co. that he ordered numerous copies of the ring and was unaware his cousin was selling his copy. The ring, one of many copies New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez says he had made, is part of an 850-unit online auction. Bidding will open at $5,000 and it is expected to sell for around $30,000, according to Goldin, the founder of the auction house. The 14-karat gold ring is being sold at auction by Yuri Sucart, said Ken Goldin, the founder of West Berlin, New Jersey- based Goldin Auctions. Sucart is banned by Major League Baseball from Yankees property for assisting Rodriguez, a 14-time All- Star, obtain and inject performance-enhancing drugs. The ring, one of many copies Rodriguez says he had made, is part of an 850-unit online auction that opens tomorrow through Goldin Auctions. Bidding will open at $5,000 and it is expected to sell for around $30,000, according to Goldin, the founder of the auction house. Any time you get a players ring from a World Series is something highly special, Goldin said in a telephone interview. To have it be one that belonged to a player of Alex Rodriguezs caliber is just unheard in terms of precedent. When New York won the World Series in 2009, Rodriguez gave an identical copy of his ring to Sucart, Goldin said, citing a signed affidavit that comes with the ring. Goldin said he didnt know why Sucart was selling the item. Phone numbers listed for Sucart on the Internet were disconnected. see Ring on next page

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Rodriguez said in a statement through public relations firm Sitrick and Co. that he ordered numerous copies of the ring and was unaware Sucart was selling his. Rodriguez did not say how many were made, or whether he paid for them himself. Yankees spokesman Jason Latimer did not respond to an e- mail seeking comment about the teams policy regarding extra rings. Sucart is banned by baseball from the Yankees clubhouse, charter flights and other team-related activities, MLB spokesman Pat Courtney said in an email. A three-time American League Most Valuable Player, Rodriguez in 2009 said he used performance-enhancing drugs as a member of the Texas Rangers prior to joining the Yankees. He said Sucart helped him obtain and inject the drugs. The auction, which runs until April 5, also includes a 1909 Honus Wagner card that the National Baseball Hall of Fame calls the sports most famous collectible. That card could sell for over $2.3 million, which would be a record for a baseball card at public auction.

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Jersey and stick from Miracle On Ice sells for more than $900K
The jersey worn by hockey great Mike Eruzione in the U.S. Miracle on Ice victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics was auctioned for almost $660,000 Saturday, though surprising strong interest in the stick he used to score the winning goal and his gold medal game jersey pushed the overall sale to more than $1.3 million. Spirited bidding drove the value of the hockey stick to $262,900, more than five times the $50,000 it was expected to go for as a 9-year-old boy and his father outbid others, earning a high-five slap and a hug for the youth from Eruzione himself. Gloves he wore throughout the Olympic tournament sold for $53,775, more than 10 times their pre-auction estimates. The blue jersey the teams captain wore to win the gold against Finland fetched $286,800. Even his warm-up suit sold for $26,290 while his red pants went for $28,680. As expected, the No. 21 white jersey worn during the epic come-frombehind 4-3 victory over the Soviets scored highest, rising to finish at $657,250 during several rounds of bidding. The outcome in Lake Placid, N.Y., was surprising because the U.S. team was largely made up of amateurs playing against a Soviet team of professionals widely considered unbeatable. The 33rd anniversary of the historic game was Friday. Eruzione, 58, sold the Olympic items to benefit his three adult children and a grandson, along with the Winthrop Foundation, which finances charities in his hometown of Winthrop, Mass., just outside Boston. I thought this would be a great little nest egg for them for their future with their kids, he said. He added that the memorabilia had remained in his USA hockey bag in the attic of his home since the historic Olympic victories. Still, he kept one treasure. As long as Im alive, the gold medal wont be sold,

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Browning Centennial set hits target in Firearms auction

Written by Auction House PR A rare four-piece collectors edition Browning Centennial set realized $7,500 and a name-inscribed Remington New Model Army Conversion saw $5,500 at a December auction. Prices were described as being very strong in the sale, which featured 375plus lots in categories including antique and modern firearms, collectible and military firearms, edged weapons and other military collectibles. In the always popular military handgun group, a German Luger with holster and two magazines hammered down at $1,300, while another without the holster brought $900. Colt 1911 pistol sales continued to be strong. An early model from 1918 sold for $1,000 while two 1911 A1 Army models made in 1943 sold for $1,300 and $1,700. Collectible firearms were a highlight, most of them in new in box condition and part of a 150-piece collection from the estate of a private gun dealer. Among modern handguns, Colt Diamondback revolvers were well repre as well. A Colt Python revolver experienced aggressive bidding, selling for $2,100. A 1976 Bicentennial set with display case hammered down at $2,600 while a 1986 Double Diamond set with display case brought $4,200. Representing another significant portion of the auction were antique, military and modern collectible and sporting long arms, including a rare collectible set from Browning that was the top lot of the sale. Called the Centennial Set, it included the Centennial over-under rifle/shotgun, a high-power pistol, a B92 lever- action rifle, a flintlock Mountain rifle and thee knives, all of which were in presentation cases. A bidder in the room won the set with a bid of $7,500 on an estimate of $6,500$8,500. sented from the collection. Two 6-inch engraved Diamondbacks in .22 caliber sold for $3,500 each (one with a nickel finish and the other with a blued steel finish). Additionally, a 6-inch Diamondback in .22 caliber and a 6-inch Diamondback in .38 caliber with blued steel finishes hammered down at $1,700 each. Two nickel-plated ver sions of the revolver in .22 caliber, one 4-inch and the other 6-inch, sold for $2,900 each. Another nickel-plated Diamondback in .38 caliber with a 6-inch barrel realized $3,000 while the same revolver in 4-inch brought $2,100. All sold above estimate. Other Colt handguns were popular Browning dominated the long gun category. A high grade Model 71 rifle sold at the high estimate of $1,200 while an Auto-5 Classic Light 12-gauge shotgun with engraving sold within estimate for $1,700. The Browning B-SS shotgun series was well represented. A 12- and 20-gauge grade I sporter both realized $1,600, while a Grade II brought $2,000.

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Recluse's gold fortune to be auctioned for taxes

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -Even though he lived in the same quiet neighborhood for decades, no one seemed to know Walter Samaszko Jr. He was so unknown that weeks passed before authorities discovered he had died in his modest Carson City home. When cleanup crews arrived, they made another startling discovery: The 69-year-old man who had lived so simply had a vast collection of thousands of gold coins worth millions of dollars stashed in old ammunition boxes in his garage. About half of the collection's value will be auctioned off Tuesday in a Carson City courtroom to satisfy some $800,000 in government estate taxes and fees. The profits beyond that amount will go to a substitute teacher in San Rafael, Calif., who is Samaszko's first cousin and sole heir. The auction will include only the bullion coin collection, not the collector's edition coins, said Alan Glover, Carson City's clerk recorder who will oversee the auction. "They're buying and bidding on an ounce of gold, pure gold by the weight," Glover said. The bidders are all professional coin collectors who regularly make purchases ranging from $3 million to $10 million, he added. In total, about 135 pounds of gold is to be sold at auction, which Glover said is expected to net about $3 million.

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