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I'm the last one questioning that.

I hope that @dotmeow can offer #domains on at-cost basis for #members / users, because once a #gTLD is setup and running the cost of infrastruture to keep it up - even if it were €10k+ per month - is miniscule when divided by the amount of users and registrations.

I do however hope that .meow will take lessions and have fundamental policy changes: Banning #DomainParking and #DomainSquatting as well as #auctions of highly-sought-after #domains, because it is a net negative for #users, the #TLD and the rest of the internet if big companies can occupy large swaths of the internet just to commit "#AssetDenial" under dubious pretenses (#Trademark) to bad (anti-competitive) behaviour.

Having domains that are not actually being used or being merely registered for resale being repossessed and registrars of said domains banned would be something I'd love.

NOONE wants the same #Enshittification as happened to @eventphone, where someone squatted 4000 numbers and the only way to remediate chaos was to expunge them as someone tried to resell said numbers...

The Year In Auctions: Top 12 Star Trek Memorabilia Items Sold In 2025 https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/26/the-year-in-auctions-top-12-star-trek-memorabilia-items-sold-in-2025/ #Memorabilia #auctions #StarTrek #History #List

Select names from the Patterson Herefords auction sale north of Wing, North Dakota, June 21-22, 1950.

#northdakota #vintage #cattle #ranching #auctions

#Auctions are everywhere. In #gamedesign and in life.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aoLWRVk9WMg

New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/12/17/an-even-first-day/
A look at the events of day one in Adelaide, links to an auction catalogue and a photo gallery.
#cricket #TestCricket #TheAshes #AustraliavEngland #auctions #stamps #PostalHistory #photography #scanning #coins #birds #cormorants #GreyHeron #starlings

Classic Bike Memorabilia Under the Hammer

A unique selection of motorcycle memorabilia is going under the hammer at Bonhams online auction in February.

#Auctions #IndustryNews #LatestMotorcycleNews #memorabilia
https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/classic-bike-memorabilia-under-the-hammer/?fsp_sid=37377

New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/12/05/a-successful-auction-2/
An account of a #banknote and #coin auction that took place on Tuesday and in spite of not quite going to plan was highly successful.
#Auctions #Photography #Scanning #Banknotes #Coins #StephanBatory1583GoldDucat #PolishCoins #NicolausCopernicus #MarieCurie #Fakenham

Iconic Auctioneers announces two new motorcycle auctions for 2026

Iconic Auctioneers will introduce two new motorcycle auctions in 2026, strengthening its position as a leading name in the sale of classic, modern, retro and collectors’ machines.

#Auctions #IndustryNews #LatestMotorcycleNews #IconicAuctioneers
https://modernclassicbikes.co.uk/iconic-auctioneers-announces-two-new-motorcycle-auctions-for-2026/?fsp_sid=36805

Fabergé’s rare Winter Egg fetches record a £22.9 million at auction.

Fabergé’s The Winter Egg sold for nearly £23 million (€26 million) at Christie’s in London, setting a new world auction record.

Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II in 1913, it is one of 43 surviving Imperial Easter Eggs, prized for its rarity and craftsmanship.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251203-faberges-rare-winter-egg-fetches-record-a-229-million-at-auction?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Faberge #Auctions #Art #FabergeEgg #WinterEgg

Very successful #banknote and #coin auction today - some of the #Polish coins fetched amazing prices. While the top price was predictably achieved by a #gold #Ducat which went for £2,000, quite a few #silver coins fetched prices in the hundreds. Other than a #telephone bidder (a longstanding client who spends big) all our bids today were obtained via the two online platforms we use (www.the-saleroom.com and www.easyliveauction.com).
#auctions #numismatic

See what I got in a $3 Retail Rush mystery box - Alissa Widman Neese

Absolute or “with reserve” auction?

Many homeowners seek the best way to sell their property, and auction marketing often emerges as a practical choice. When you look closely at the options, absolute auctions favor the seller. Published minimum bid auctions also place the seller in a strong position. They expand the bidder pool. They increase competitive tension. The pricing often exceeds what seller confirmation or secret reserve formats deliver. Buyers behave very differently when they know exactly how the auction will work. […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/absolute-or-with-reserve-auction/

What is your reputation?

Your auctioneer brand is the combination of qualities, values, and strengths that define who you are as a professional. It is your individuality, your “you-ness," that sets you apart from every other auctioneer. More importantly, it is how bidders, sellers, and the public see you. Authenticity can't be faked, and in the auction industry, it should never be. You are in the people business, and people crave honesty. Realness builds trust, and trust builds business. Your personal brand as an […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/what-is-your-reputation/

The “problem” appears later?

Many auctioneers eventually deal with consignors who bring items that look acceptable at intake. Later, these items reveal issues once cataloging begins. It is a power tool that no longer runs. It's a collectible that is not authentic. There is a vehicle missing a title that the consignor forgot to mention. These problems usually only occur once or twice in an auction. Still, even a few can disrupt bidder confidence. They also add stress to your staff. A reliable process begins at check-in […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/the-problem-appears-later/

All genuine, scarce … but clearly not?

It is always entertaining when an auction company proudly proclaims that genuineness, scarcity, and quality are what they sell, while the terms quietly suggest none of those things should actually be relied upon. Bidders are invited to chase treasures and rare finds, yet the fine print politely explains that nothing said about the items is guaranteed. The thrill comes with a subtle warning: buyer beware. The irony is thick because bidders are enticed by promises of exceptional items, yet the […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/all-genuine-scarce-but-clearly-not/

NAA Headquarters Auction

The National Auction Association’s decision to offer its headquarters property at auction marks a significant and carefully considered step in how the organization positions itself for the future. The announcement that the headquarters building auction is officially live shows that this is not just another real estate disposition; it is a strategic choice supported by changing operational needs and long-term planning for member-focused services. Full property details are available at […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/naa-headquarters-auction/

As if the absentee bidder were part of the audience?

For the most part, absentee and proxy (online) bidders want to bid as if they were part of the audience. For example, someone bids $7,500, and then they can bid $7,600 and be the high bidder. If someone else bids $7,700, they can bid again at $7,800 and be the high bidder again. I found an interesting auctioneer policy that tends to suggest conflicting terms in this regard. On the one hand, the absentee bidder's maximum (limit) is known, but if the live bidder bids that same amount (first), […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/as-if-the-absentee-bidder-were-part-of-the-audience/

Коллекционер и галерист Марк Дж. Штраус высказался по поводу спада на рынке искусства последних трёх лет (там много разных наблюдений, и про аукционы, и про ярмарки, и про десятки закрывшихся нью-йоркских галерей; а начинается нелепо): https://hyperallergic.com/1058944/art-market-reporters-are-getting-it-all-wrong/ #MarcStraus #MarcJStraus #opinion #artfairs #artmarket #auctions

Sole and absolute discretion?

Auctions attract drama like bees to honey, but chaos is optional. Clear rules keep bidders confident, the auction moving, and your reputation intact. You post your terms, hope someone reads them, and pray they follow them. Then reality strikes, and suddenly, fine print is treated like optional homework. Welcome to the magical world where discretion meets human nature. This is where legal reminders like Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. v. Leach, 846 S.E.2d 51 (W. Va. 2020) […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/sole-and-absolute-discretion/

Are your kids helping with the auction?

Child labor laws in the United States exist to protect minors by limiting the work they can perform, the hours they can work, and the minimum age for employment. These rules are meant to keep work from harming education or safety. Anyone in the auction industry who brings young family members to events should understand these requirements so nothing is overlooked. When minors help a parent who is a licensed auctioneer or operates an auction company, the laws still apply, even though family […]

https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/are-your-kids-helping-with-the-auction/

#auctions

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