Friday, October 23, 2009

Technology meets tradition


For 53 years, every item Musser Bros. has sold at auction has been punctuated with a verbal "SOLD" at the end. That is changing. We have now conducted five online-only auctions, offering items up on the "virtual" auction block.

When Steve Bancroft needed to close his company down, he turned to Musser Bros to market his equipment in the shortest time possible. Steve contacted our office less than four weeks ago with a need to liquidate his entire package of masonry equipment. Steve's equipment package consisted of some very specialized masonry scaffolding equipment that needed to be marketed to a very wide audience.

After consulting with Scott Musser, Steve and Scott felt that the best method with which to market the equipment was to utilize Musser Bros. proprietary online auction solution. Musser Bros. inventoried the equipment, created specialized market programming and had the auction online and available for bidding less than 72 hours after signing the auction agreement.

Bidders from eight states and two countries began competing online for each item. On October 22, the auction closed down, with items being sold as far away as North Carolina and Alberta. For a look at the results, visit the auction page at "I could have never gotten interest in my equipment from that broad of audience", said Steve Bancroft. "Musser's reputation and experience paid off huge for me."

While not every auction is suited for our online offering, it's exciting to be able to offer our clients the best in auction market programming. Contact a Musser Bros. representative today to see how we can maximize the value out of your equipment package.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Mussers elected to NAA Board of Directors


Overland Park, Kan.July 16, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the largest professional organization for auctioneers and auction professionals, has elected a new slate of officers and board of directors to lead the organization for the coming year. The election occurred earlier today during the 60th International Auctioneers Conference and Show at the Overland ParkConvention Center.

2009-2010 election results:
President: Scott Musser, CAI, BAS - Pasco, WA
President-elect: Mark Rogers, CAI, AARE - Mt. Airy, NC
Vice president: Christie King, CAI, AARE, BAS - Glencoe, AL
Director: Robert Mayo, CAI, AARE, ATS - Kansas City, MO
Director: Harold Musser, CAI - Cody, WY
Director: Merle Booker, CAI, GPPA - Eltopia, WA
Appointed Director: Joe Calhoun - Kansas City, MO

With this passing of the gavel, past NAA President Randy Wells, will assume the position of Chairman of the Board, which was held by former President Tommy Williams, CAI. The newly-appointed Directors will join nine existing Directors on the Board. Joe Calhoun, business consultant, was appointed by President Musser to sit on the Board; his term will last for one year. Kurt Aumann, Nokomis, Ill., will take over as Chairman of the Education Institute Board of Trustees. Scott Schumann, Eaton, Colo., will fill the Vice Chairman of the Education Institute position.

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About the NAA
Headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) represents the interests of approximately 4,400 auctioneers in the United States, Canada, and across the world. Founded in 1949, the mission of the NAA is to promote the auction method of marketing and enhancing the professionalism of its members through education and technology. To learn more about Auctioneers or to find an auctioneer, visit: www.auctioneers.org.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Washington State lawmakers want tax on farm equipment

Washington State Senate Democrats launched a surprise attack on agriculture in our state with a bill that includes two of the cruelest proposals imaginable:

For the first time, farmers would have to pay the hated business and occupation tax if their gross income is $200,000 or more.

Second, farm auctions would be subject to the state sales tax.

SB 5911 is the bill that is being presented and the sponsors and co-sponsors are listed below. Please contact your State Senator and those listed below and let them know how you feel on this issue.

Senator Craig Pridemore, Democrat (Prime Sponsor)
Office: 360-786-7696
E-mail: pridemore.craig@leg.wa.gov

Senator Phil Rockefeller, Democrat (Co-Sponsor)
Office: 360-786-7644
E-Mail: Rockefeller.phil@leg.wa.gov

Senator Adam Kline, Democrat (Co-Sponsor)
Office: 360-786-7688
E-Mail: kline.adam@leg.wa.gov

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Musser Featured on Podcast

Scott Musser was recently interviewed and featured on a podcast at www.auctioneertech.com. Aaron Traffas of Purple Wave Auctions hosts a fantastic auction-centric website. You can view the podcast here