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Auction Company CEO and Antique Advertising Expert Rich Penn Joins Morphy Auctions In Newly-Created Role of Market Development Officer

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

DENVER, Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, has announced that renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy's in the newly-created role of Market Development Officer. From his base in Waterloo, Iowa, Penn will be working in tandem with Morphy's marketing team to advise on the latest technological innovations benefiting the auction process. Additionally, he will liaise personally with consignors of antique advertising, toys, country store antiques, classic cars, petroliana, sports memorabilia, and other popular collectibles.

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  • Morphy's to launch series of auctions featuring Rich and Sharon Penn's stellar personal collection of antique advertising and country store antiques, Dec. 6-8, 2024 in Las Vegas
    DENVER, Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, has announced that renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy's in the newly-created role of Market Development Officer.
  • Additionally, he will liaise personally with consignors of antique advertising, toys, country store antiques, classic cars, petroliana, sports memorabilia, and other popular collectibles.
  • His sales and ours cover a lot of the same ground and our business principles are very similar," Rich Penn said.
  • As part of the newly-forged agreement, Rich Penn Auctions will continue to conduct online-only timed auctions, but not traditional cataloged auctions.

Barbara Bonnette Inducted into the National Auction Hall of Fame: A Momentous Milestone for the First Generation Auctioneer

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Mardi, juillet 25, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, La., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonnette Auction Company proudly announces the induction of its founder, Barbara Bonnette, into the prestigious National Auctioneers Hall of Fame.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonnette Auction Company proudly announces the induction of its founder, Barbara Bonnette, into the prestigious National Auctioneers Hall of Fame.
  • Since its establishment in 1987, Bonnette Auction Company has continuously thrived under Barbara Bonnette's visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the art of auctions.
  • One of the highest honors bestowed upon auctioneers, the induction into the National Auctioneers Hall of Fame represents a crowning achievement for Barbara Bonnette.
  • "I am humbled and deeply honored to be inducted into the National Auction Hall of Fame," said Barbara Bonnette.

Assisted Living Facilities and License Offered for Sale at Public Auction by Redfield Group Auctions

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Jeudi, décembre 22, 2022

RAINBOW CITY, Ala., Dec. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two furnished assisted living facilities will be sold at online auction with bidding ending December 29 at 3 p.m.

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  • RAINBOW CITY, Ala., Dec. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two furnished assisted living facilities will be sold at online auction with bidding ending December 29 at 3 p.m.
  • A person acquiring the property, or their designee may apply for a license to operate the property as a licensed adult care home.
  • Redfield Group Auctions Inc., founded in 2001, is one of the nation's leading auction firms, conducting auctions in over 40 states, Mexico and the Bahamas.
  • Redfield Group is a member of MarkNet Alliance which is a group of 65 auction companies spanning the US and internationally.

Famous "Lost," Rare U.S. Nickel Purchased From Florida Family For $4.2 Million By GreatCollections

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Lundi, octobre 17, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A legendary, century-old rare United States nickel that was believed lost for 41 years and discovered following a nationwide search in 2003 has been sold by a Florida family for $4.2 million to Ian Russell, President of GreatCollections (www.GreatCollections.com) in Irvine, California. It is one of only five known 1913-dated Liberty Head design five-cent denomination coins, and two of them are in museums.

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  • It is one of only five known 1913-dated Liberty Head design five-cent denomination coins, and two of them are in museums.
  • Only five Liberty Head nickels dated 1913 are known, made under mysterious circumstances at the Philadelphia Mint.
  • "This famous coin was once owned by North Carolina collector George O. Walton who was killed in a 1962 car crash.
  • After being sold at auction by Walton's heirs for $3.1 million in 2013, the fabled nickel was privately acquired in 2018 by the Firman family of Florida for an undisclosed price.

Metro Detroit Auctioneer Receives Industry's Highest Honor

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Lundi, février 7, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --New Hudson, Michigan auctioneer Kenny Lindsay, who is in his 25th year as a professional auctioneer with American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company, received the highest honor bestowed to the professional auctioneer.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --New Hudson, Michigan auctioneer Kenny Lindsay, who is in his 25th year as a professional auctioneer with American Eagle Auction & Appraisal Company, received the highest honor bestowed to the professional auctioneer.
  • He is the 42nd auctioneer inducted into the Michigan Auctioneers Hall of Fame since its inception in 1951.
  • In 2015, he was featured in the 'The Legends' of auctioneering trading card set released by the Michigan Auctioneers Association.
  • For more information about the Michigan Auctioneers Association and the auction industry in Michigan, log onto http://www.FindMichiganAuctions.com

Las Vegas Man Sells "$1.15" Of Old Coins to GreatCollections For Record $13.35 Million

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Vendredi, décembre 3, 2021

The three historic rare coins were purchased for a record price by Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California.

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  • The three historic rare coins were purchased for a record price by Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California.
  • The 1913 Liberty Head nickels are among the most famous and coveted rarities with only five examples known.
  • Morelan, acquired the coins over the past four years working with dealer Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics in Lincroft, New Jersey.
  • Ian Russell, owner/president of GreatCollections, is a member of the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild and the National Auctioneers Association.

Manhattan, Montana, Auctioneer Wins NAA International Auctioneer Championship

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Jeudi, juillet 29, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Manhattan, Montana, Auctioneer Nick Bennett took home the top prize in the 2021 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) International Auctioneer Championship, competing in a field of many of the best auctioneers in the world.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Manhattan, Montana, Auctioneer Nick Bennett took home the top prize in the 2021 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) International Auctioneer Championship, competing in a field of many of the best auctioneers in the world.
  • "Winning the International Auctioneer Championship has been a career goal of mine since I entered the auction industry and it's an honor to receive this award on many levels, both personally and professionally.
  • He holds the Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI) and Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designations from the NAA.
  • For more information on Conference & Show and the International Auctioneer Championship, visit conferenceandshow.com .

Columbus Auctioneer Wins NAA International Auctioneer Championship

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Mercredi, juillet 28, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Minneapolis (July 16, 2021) Laura Mantle, Auctioneer, of Columbus, OH took home the top prize in the 2021 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) International Auctioneer Championship, competing in a field of some of the best auctioneers in the world.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Minneapolis (July 16, 2021) Laura Mantle, Auctioneer, of Columbus, OH took home the top prize in the 2021 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) International Auctioneer Championship, competing in a field of some of the best auctioneers in the world.
  • She travels all over the country, working over 200 auctions per year as a Contract Auctioneer, Auction Manager and Support Staff.
  • She has received the coveted CAI (Certified Auctioneer Institute) Designation from the NAA in addition to her CAS (Contract Auction Specialist) Designation.
  • For more information on Conference & Show and the International Auctioneer Championship, visit conferenceandshow.com.

Auction Industry Leader Tim Mast named Tranzon President and CEO

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Mardi, septembre 1, 2020

SELMER, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Tranzon veteran Tim Mast, CAI, AARE, has been tapped as president and CEO of Tranzon , LLC .

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  • SELMER, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Tranzon veteran Tim Mast, CAI, AARE, has been tapped as president and CEO of Tranzon , LLC .
  • He will be responsible for the strategic growth and development of Tranzon as well as support of its member companies.
  • Mast, of Selmer, Tennessee, is a 20-year industry veteran and in recent years has served as executive vice president of Tranzon Asset Advisors, a Tranzon member company.
  • "Tim served in 2018-2019 as president of the National Auctioneers Association, and after that he was chairman of the NAA board.

RES Auction Services Has Big Week in the Big Easy

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Mardi, juillet 23, 2019

NEW ORLEANS, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Auctioneers from Wooster, Ohio based RES Auction Services had a big week in the 'Big Easy' (New Orleans, Louisiana) at the 70th Annual National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Auctioneers from Wooster, Ohio based RES Auction Services had a big week in the 'Big Easy' (New Orleans, Louisiana) at the 70th Annual National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show.
  • Finally, RES Auctioneer Laura Mantle earned the 1st Runner Up (second place) in the Women's Division of the International Auctioneers Championship.
  • RES Auction Service maintains offices in Ashland and Millersburg Ohio and is completing work on a state-of-the-art live auction facility and auction yard off US 30 west of Wooster, Ohio.
  • "RES Auction Services is committed to excellence in all that we do.