Auction Tip #2

Before we get to the Tip of the Week, I have a brief little story I would like to share with everybody.  Today I went to an auction and realized: it is finally perfect auction weather.  The sun was out, it was warm but not terribly hot, and there was very little wind.  In short, it was a perfect day to get out and go to an auction.  At the sale, it seemed like there were quite a few people bidding and even when we got to some of the less desirable items there were still a number of people offering money to buy.  All in all, I was very proud to call myself an auction enthusiast today.  While at the sale though, I did get an idea for a tip, so here it is:

Tip #2: Your information is recorded, but not used for any illegal purposes.  As discussed in the last tip, the cashier will take certain information from you, such as your name, address, phone number, and driver’s license.  Every company differs slightly with the kind of information that is collected but the concept is still the same.  It is important to know that this information is only collected for the purposes of getting a hold of you if a check bounces or you forget to pay your tab.  The information that is collected, at least with my company, is never used again except in those situations.  The only time information would be used for any other purpose would be after getting your expressed permission to do so.  For example, we I (my company) may ask if you would like to provide us with your email address so that we can put you on an emailing list.

If you haven't gotten out to an auction yet this year, I recommend that you check your local paper to see who is holding one in your area.  This is a great time to take off work, or wake up early on a Saturday to go and enjoy being outside with other people and shop inexpensively (in most situations).  Who knows, you might even find that one item you have been searching for for years.  If you are able to get out to a sale, please, leave a comment and tell us about it.  We would love to hear about your experience.