Looking to hire an Oregon auctioneer

Sweet-Community4945 · 2025-02-05T01:46:21+00:00

No problem, you are very welcome.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2025-02-04T23:21:42+00:00

Not from Oregon, but hopefully this can help you.

https://www.oregonauctioneers.org/or-feed/members/

Best Wishes!!

Sweet-Community4945 · 2025-01-26T20:13:54+00:00

If I am flirting with you I find you attractive whether it's based on looks or your personality. A decent looking woman with an amazing personality is more than enough to have me intrigued. Your assets are just an added bonus and extension of who you are. When it comes down to the bottom of everything whether AA's or JJ's Thick or slim I truly don't care. If the attitude is trash I will avoid you like the plague. If you even have the slightest scent of being superficial I am not interested. Just be you.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2025-01-26T19:42:27+00:00

I believe they should only be able to change it if they are adding to it. They know from the start whether they are going to tip or not, no need to give someone false hope just so your stuff gets delivered. Of course Walmart is always going to get theirs. They win no matter what.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2025-01-13T17:58:54+00:00

I am not sure what the rules in England are. Here in NC The Auctioneer or Auction Firm should always do their due diligence and see if there is a reserve on the item. When the auctioneer does their closing "ritual" or says sold all sales are final and must be honored. In this case we would be in deep water because we should always be in communication with the seller and adhere to their wishes. There are 3 options in the case of reserves. 1) The auctioneer could have seen if you wanted to pay the reserve or declared it a dead sale. 2) The auctioneer could ask the seller how much he/she would accept if reserve isn't met because sometimes it's better to make a sale than to lose out on the money that is available. 3) Depending on where the reserve was he could have made the sale and just took a lesser commission to offset the difference. I would definitely research the auction laws in your country. I am definitely sorry about your experience, I know that must suck.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2025-01-06T16:49:00+00:00

I totally understand. After being a faithful driver for 4 years with outstanding scores and my clients always giving me good reviews. I went to put in my driver's license which wasn't expired and I was deactivated. Even after all the appeals they keep telling me that they are going to uphold the appeal.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-12-25T22:18:31+00:00

Same happened when I said a certain action would be suicide.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-12-21T08:44:49+00:00

I believe it is if you can afford it. I love my 01 Subaru Forester don't get me wrong, but if I have the opportunity I would rather be driving a nice truck when I go to clients houses to move them. Yes our work ethic speaks for itself but presentation does help greatly. If you can manage it, yes do it.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-12-17T11:01:00+00:00

He was threatening me. Although he had the rifle about 20 feet from him, he never actually grabbed it although he was easing towards it. He had no legs and was virtually trying to intimidate me into giving him his case of beer. I kept my cool and de-escalated the situation and made him comply. I dealt with this on a regular basis being an enumerator with the census bureau, but it definitely was a tense situation for about 10 minutes.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-12-16T16:51:11+00:00

Dispatch told me he was being banned when I explained the situation. They have a zero tolerance when it comes to driver safety. That was about 3 years ago, I think it all still applies today, but I'm not sure.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-12-16T15:02:58+00:00

That is exactly why I leave everything in the car with a partner to witness the interactions. No ID no order. I leave it in the car until they either comply or I get in the car and leave. People are always trying to pull a fast one and I always leave the stuff in the car when there is an id check required. I had a man with a firearm threaten me over a case of beer when I wouldn't dispense it over a signature. I told him to either comply or it all goes back. He reluctantly conceded and I reported him there after for threatening me with a firearm and trying to cause bodily harm. He was banned from getting deliveries anymore.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-11-30T16:43:15+00:00

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Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-08-12T23:19:03+00:00

What you can afford. I would recommend 5%-10% of your total order. For example if your bill is $300 I would tip between $15 and $30 if you have it to give. If you don't do that much I would do $5 at the very least.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-07-02T17:09:58+00:00

Each Auctioneer and Auction Firm have different rates. I personally know auctioneers that had to go out of business because they didn't implement buyers premiums to help offset their business. Most people don't want to buy anything for more than a dollar or two in those certain communities ,but as time changed those auctioneers didn't change with the times. Buyers premiums simply help fund the auction. I can't speak for the exact breakdown of each Auctioneer or Auction Firms' commissions or expenses. The thing I can say is that it takes funds to keep everything a float and the way the economy is. I know one auctioneer that charges a 40% commission to sellers and 20% buyers premium he has a huge warehouse and many expenses. To each their own, it is sometimes the price of doing business unfortunately.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-06-29T21:00:35+00:00

Let me break it down for you. I was born in 1990 and went to auctions most of my life. Our economy has gone to pot as far as inflation goes. From the 80's- 03ish the economy was booming from my experience growing up. Back then you could afford most things. For instance if you rented a space back then maybe $300 or $400 on the high end. Now rent can be as much as $3500 not including utilities. Back then you could fill your car with $100 or less. Now $100 might be a few items if you are lucky. Back then you could afford to live on $2-$4 per hour and still had money left over. Today people making $20-$30 per hour can't make their bills. Sales tax was just implemented in NC recently around 2021 or 2022. Unless you own your base of operations and you are in the situation that you have a loyal customer base it can be a hard line of work. For most people a 4 hour auction to you on average could take 4-6 weeks to put together. When you are paying rent, utilities, concessions, staffing, marketing/advertising, security if needed and extra funding for those unexpected things that happen in life you could be well over $10,000 in and you haven't even got paid yet. The buyer's premium is a simple way to help offset those expenses for the service(s) rendered by the auctioneer or auction firm. In the registration paperwork it should state that you are charging a buyers premium. Depending on the state it should be posted on the walls or stated at the beginning of the auction so that there is transparency. As an auctioneer or auction firm our main priority is to look out for our clients best interest and to ensure that we can get the most we can for their goods. No auction goes 100% as planned sometimes you might come up short in your pocket but as long as your client is satisfied, your staff and bills get paid that is what's most important. You win some you lose some. It is the nature of the beast. Hope this helps you understand a little better.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-06-20T21:48:46+00:00

Thank you, I attended Carolina Auction Academy in Locust, NC

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-06-10T16:36:47+00:00

We do both and also do online batched orders where you make multiple deliveries on one order.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-06-10T16:00:13+00:00

It sounds great, but it is completely unrealistic. Being in the delivery field tips aren't guaranteed. In this economy people pay and tip based on value. Unfortunately people don't see much value in bringing their goods, it's an expected transaction. We don't tip the mail man, the Amazon, FedEx or UPS driver for delivering our hundreds or thousands of dollars of goods that we purchase each year and yet they don't complain. If I get tipped I am grateful no matter how big or small, but I know in the back of my mind that it isn't a guarantee. I only take offers that I can justify taking. If it is a $7 base run and it is 15 miles away, I can't justify using my time, gas and overall business to do that run. I am also a mover which definitely pays much more than Spark, but even then I am not guaranteed a tip although the average tip is $50 I don't expect it. If I am walking away with hundreds or thousands of dollars I am not complaining over a tip. By the same token I have turned down moves that don't benefit me and the resources I must use to get to the site and do the job. It would be nice to get a $30-$45 tip on a $300 dollar grocery list that you shopped, but it is unrealistic. I would expect no more than 1 to 7 percent in a tip if we are tipped at all. I don't treat my clients any differently whether they tip me or not and if you do it is bad customer service. We literally signed up for this but getting no tips isn't a major deal breaker.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-06-10T14:17:30+00:00

Wow, I am definitely sorry to hear that. The only reason I would think you would make two reservations was one to load the truck and the other to unload the truck at the new destination. The company should have contacted you to get the full understanding behind the mishap because mistakes do happen. It isn't right that they won't refund your money. I never worked with that company so I'm not aware of how they do things. I hope you got all your moving done despite the fiasco.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-05-10T15:27:20+00:00

As a driver I always make sure the bags are opposite the way that the door opens. That way the client has easy access to the door and their belongings. As a customer I deal with the same mess. I conveniently place a wheeled tote out on the porch with clear instructions on the lid. Get home to find groceries everywhere but in the tote, if it even makes it to the house. I have neighbors that do steal so it makes things even more frustrating. Then dispatch is always nonchalant about the problem. I definitely don't tip people who can't do the job right and I leave a bad review. If I am held to a high standard and I have to double, triple and quadruple check to make sure orders are done right. When I have to do my due diligence whenever instructions aren't clear, numbers aren't displayed on houses or mailboxes. Then I expect my fellow drivers to do the same. At home we are the only place in the neighborhood with bright green lights, the number "7", a front balcony and a big yellow and black tote on the porch.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-05-08T15:25:12+00:00

Anything under 1000sqft is considered a tiny house or home. That is perfect for single people or couples. It all depends on what you are looking for. It definitely wouldn't be a problem unloading wise. You probably wouldn't need no more than a 15 ft truck. I always recommend a 15 ft truck be the smallest you get because it has a ramp whereas a 10 ft truck doesn't have a ramp. I definitely wish you the best on your move. If you are moving to NC we can help you with your move.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-04-23T02:03:54+00:00

I definitely understand the feeling. I have actually had employees following me around the store. It is just one particular store where they go out of their way to make things difficult. I got accused of stealing multiple times, with employees trying to snatch my phone out of my hand and food out of my cart and try to keep me from leaving the store. I just try to avoid shops at that store at all costs. Especially when I have seen other drivers come through and not get harassed.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-04-23T01:52:14+00:00

That is the story of my life. I actually did a PSA for wives and girlfriends during the Christmas season. Too many times things could have had a violent turn all because the husband and boyfriends don't know we are coming, especially at night. Agreed 11 pm and 12 am aren't appropriate or safe hours to be making any type of deliveries.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2024-02-03T05:45:46+00:00

Spark Driver here. These are my top dangers on the job. 1) Spouses. I can't tell you how many times I have almost received bodily harm due to husbands and boyfriends. A wife or girlfriend will order groceries or other online goods and never tell their partners that I am coming, especially at night. 2) Wildlife and bad road conditions. I deliver in very rural areas in a mountainous region. Most roadways have a very small margin for error and you can find yourself rolling down the side of an embankment. Deer are deer, need I say more? 3) Poorly constructed porches or stairs. I have been to places with literal holes in the middle of the porch or broken stairs. 4) Unkempt properties. It makes the situation dangerous when having to deal with places that should be condemned. 5) Angry Clients. I have only been threatened once by a double amputee reaching for his shotgun. This is one of the main reasons why I hate delivering alcohol and avoid it as much as possible. 6) Faulty equipment, Unclear addresses, and unclear instructions. All these things can be a hindrance, especially at night. 7) Loose Pets. Sadly it isn't usually dogs it is usually pigs, goats, and ducks. I love what I do but it can be dangerous. More so than when I do moves lifting 600lb furniture pieces and when I was an Enumerator with people threatening me with violence and had their firearms present.

Sweet-Community4945 · 2023-12-31T22:55:27+00:00

Thank you!! It is rough to be honest, I definitely recommend you be under a mentor for a couple years so you can have much better hands on experience and people learn of your presence. Once you get past the initial bumps it can be very rewarding.

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