What’s the most unusual item you have sold at auction?
As Auctioneers, we get asked this question frequently, and it is a fun question to contemplate. In the news now is an item that “takes the cake”. The London (AP) is reporting today that a piece of five-layer cake from Charles and Di’s royal wedding 40-years earlier is up for auction. Although it is an opulent slice, it ranks with one of the world’s most unusual auction items.
The National Auctioneers Association Meeting Brings Together a Family | GRS Auctions
Being a member of the auction family is a blessing and learning from each other and the amazing programs produced at the convention is a value that is hard to calculate. NAA Auctioneers are professionals constantly honing their craft through education, networking, technology, and selling.
As permanent business closures pick up, local auctioneer shares tips for closing or downsizing.
By Lea Konczal – Data Reporter, St. Louis Business Journal
May 20, 2020, 2:19pm EDT
We asked Nancy Cripe, president of GRS Auction Liquidation & Strategy, for liquidation tips. Cripe serves on the recently-formed St. Louis Small Business Task Force, and was the winner of the St. Louis Business Journal's first Catapult Competition in 2016.
St. Louis Small Business Task Force
GRS Appraisal and Auction Markets Assets Nationwide for Aviation Company
A company was recently acquired by a larger organization; excess warehouse space and inventory was to be reduced. A thorough review of the assets and location, resulted in a 30-day plan to liquidate a large warehouse loaded with fork lifts, racking, equipment, aluminum bar stock, leather hides, exotic wood, flooring, downdraft tables, aircraft supplies and tools, finally leaving the building broom clean.
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