Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T05:19:47.434-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:auction-business mike mcbrayer mmcbrayer327 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1886125211573092633-7cbe44b301bddb7b0dc5194ebe7fee85 2009-10-29T03:04:43.219-04:00

man bid for a date with an extremely hot bikini model .. and won..

man bid for a date with an extremely hot bikini model .. and won.. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4706504.Man_wins_date_with_Miss_Bikini_Babe_UK_for_just_83p/ MAd Bid mbid784 9 7 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6263430280119750336-bf15c9b15d59ce41cf10d6bfb7f9d9e8 2009-09-28T05:58:21.187-04:00

Snap up luxury goods, from cars to mobile phones, for 98 per cent less than their recommended retail price. This is the claim of penny auction sites, which were virtually unheard of two years ago but have proliferated during the recession.

Snap up luxury goods, from cars to mobile phones, for 98 per cent less than their recommended retail price. This is the claim of penny auction sites, which were virtually unheard of two years ago but have proliferated during the recession. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/article6839947.ece MAd Bid mbid784 33 30 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14138878049640122768-1d56b416112c7c8989d99e03f17528b1 2009-10-16T11:55:02.543-04:00

Over the years, the chief sommelier had forgotten they were there. And when the four bottles of 1875 Armagnac Vieux were finally unearthed from the labyrinthine wine cellar this week, they were covered in a black fungus that looked like matted cat...

Over the years, the chief sommelier had forgotten they were there. And when the four bottles of 1875 Armagnac Vieux were finally unearthed from the labyrinthine wine cellar this week, they were covered in a black fungus that looked like matted cat... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9BC6N680.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17875118216688843043-ef0e4f561d58b66d22212d98112e0b7c 2009-09-22T17:54:19.329-04:00

The Sotheby’s autumn auction of Asian art – which highlights important contemporary Chinese pieces – will take place in Hong Kong on October 6. With combined estimates at over $12 Million US (HK $98 Million), this sale is expected to be one of the year’s biggest and most-watched auctions. As we have noticed in recent sales — both in Hong Kong and elsewhere — one thing we can expect in this auction is a high proportion of domestic Chinese buyers in the room, and we can expect them to be motivated to buy.

The Sotheby’s autumn auction of Asian art – which highlights important contemporary Chinese pieces – will take place in Hong Kong on October 6. With combined estimates at over $12 Million US (HK $98 Million), this sale is expected to be one of the year’s biggest and most-watched auctions. As we have noticed in recent sales — both in Hong Kong and elsewhere — one thing we can expect in this auction is a high proportion of domestic Chinese buyers in the room, and we can expect them to be motivated to buy. http://chinaluxculturebiz.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/sothebys-autumn-auction-2009-top-10-lots-to-watch/ Yan Li cculturebiz386 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9437776621949670702-c18c3d08904634cf98a806f135923183 2009-09-29T15:15:56.198-04:00

Next week, Sotheby’s will hold one of the most anticipated auctions of the season, its autumn auction of contemporary Chinese and other Asian art, in Hong Kong. For this closely-watched sale, the location is no coincidence. According to recent stories in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Economist and dozens of art blogs, mainland Chinese buyers have rapidly become one of the fastest-growing buyer and collector groups in the world.

Next week, Sotheby’s will hold one of the most anticipated auctions of the season, its autumn auction of contemporary Chinese and other Asian art, in Hong Kong. For this closely-watched sale, the location is no coincidence. According to recent stories in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Economist and dozens of art blogs, mainland Chinese buyers have rapidly become one of the fastest-growing buyer and collector groups in the world. http://twurl.nl/iy7kk3 Yan Li cculturebiz386 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3844575687909521357-2ea185db328d0b8eaf3a847058a97f71 2009-08-06T10:05:04.814-04:00

Interview with winner of £50 Fiat

Interview with winner of £50 Fiat http://uk.madbid.com/news/2009/07/the-fiat-500-winner.html MAd Bid mbid784 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14896476135537726590-50f1df2b0afe9daa8a7262dafe17c4c6 2009-09-24T17:24:11.308-04:00

As the Wall Street Journal reports today, in some recent auctions some pieces have sold for exponentially more than their estimates, surprising collectors and market analysts alike. The common bond shared by most of these pieces? They were Chinese — or, if not Chinese, Asian.

As the Wall Street Journal reports today, in some recent auctions some pieces have sold for exponentially more than their estimates, surprising collectors and market analysts alike. The common bond shared by most of these pieces? They were Chinese — or, if not Chinese, Asian. http://twurl.nl/rvmgci Yan Li cculturebiz386 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14204599788817177625-5ac19f92b484b369a7b4c9bbdc535e74 2009-04-30T22:46:00.000-04:00

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Roebuck Auctions (www. RoebuckAuctions.com), a national real estate auction marketing firm, was selected to auction 257 condos and townhomes in the luxury resort community of Island Reserve in Panama City

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Roebuck Auctions (www. RoebuckAuctions.com), a national real estate auction marketing firm, was selected to auction 257 condos and townhomes in the luxury resort community of Island Reserve in Panama City http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1954653662&f=9791 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5254207064591454125-4cac5fca6d95d40883e244ed54f02777 2009-07-30T02:13:17.462-04:00

Megan Fox narrowly beat Cheryl Cole to the number one men’s favourite closely followed by Angelina Jolie and recently single part girl Katie Price. Madbid.com, UK’s leading internet auction site, has released survey results revealing who the public...

Megan Fox narrowly beat Cheryl Cole to the number one men’s favourite closely followed by Angelina Jolie and recently single part girl Katie Price. Madbid.com, UK’s leading internet auction site, has released survey results revealing who the public... http://myfunbox.wordpress.com/2009/07/30/date-with-hollywood-hottie-megan-fox/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:940529779337856432-7fb160c07b0603b33536e21bcbf4666d 2009-07-11T01:04:12.512-04:00

Is this the beginning of the end for Ebay? I know I sound like an alarmist but this NY Times blog entry outlines why: 1) Amazon (an alternative to Ebay) had more traffic 2) Not valuing their core users, e.g., mom and pop as much as big names 3) People spending less time at Ebay 4) Unlike Yahoo, Ebay products aren't guaranteed 5) When was the last time you were on Ebay?

Is this the beginning of the end for Ebay? I know I sound like an alarmist but this NY Times blog entry outlines why: 1) Amazon (an alternative to Ebay) had more traffic 2) Not valuing their core users, e.g., mom and pop as much as big names 3) People spending less time at Ebay 4) Unlike Yahoo, Ebay products aren't guaranteed 5) When was the last time you were on Ebay? http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/ebays-traffic-drops-amid-identity-crisis/ Thomas Huynh thuynh381 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12492964053423087365-290177a5ef85d3e0e1fbf39c4a2fa7c4 2009-02-26T00:23:00.000-05:00

China had earlier demanded be called off. 'The State Administration of Cultural Heritage resolutely opposes and condemns all auctions of artefacts illegally taken abroad. Unspecified consequences 'Christie's must take responsibility for the consequences

China had earlier demanded be called off. 'The State Administration of Cultural Heritage resolutely opposes and condemns all auctions of artefacts illegally taken abroad. Unspecified consequences 'Christie's must take responsibility for the consequences http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1839904463&f=9791 7 5 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10349581148881702276-063c0304cdc45e61557468d9e79a94d4 2009-02-27T19:16:00.000-05:00

Zoozle.com opens bidding to their European-style, online penny auctions and points out shady competitors.

Zoozle.com opens bidding to their European-style, online penny auctions and points out shady competitors. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2194634.htm 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3314604152135792369-804d5cb3656a5ec330e4855da69d3fdf 2009-05-29T11:02:48.002-04:00

In eBay's early days, it was a place where buyers and sellers of collectible items congregated to conduct business. Eventually it grew into the "Sell Everything" site that we see today. The changes that eBay has made over the last couple of years in addition with future changes might very well send collectors to "niche" or "specialty" auction sites to buy and sell items with others who have a common interest. Niche sites can bring collectors of a similar interest together and these collectors can form the basis for a strong community.

In eBay's early days, it was a place where buyers and sellers of collectible items congregated to conduct business. Eventually it grew into the "Sell Everything" site that we see today. The changes that eBay has made over the last couple of years in addition with future changes might very well send collectors to "niche" or "specialty" auction sites to buy and sell items with others who have a common interest. Niche sites can bring collectors of a similar interest together and these collectors can form the basis for a strong community. http://www.examiner.com/x-2685-Philadelphia-eCommerce-Examiner~y2009m2d6-EBay-Alternatives-Niche-auction-sites-could-be-the-wave-of-the-future Dane Carlson dcarlson281 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12980737050961903926-918f8699e36969b51d10d260551b30be 2009-04-09T05:29:00.000-04:00

Springs, Colo. 'Clearly, these are people who fell on hard times.' There's no specific tally of storage-unit auctions, but auctioneers say they are busier than ever. Schur's company has seen the number of units it auctions jump from 950 in 2007 to 1,250

Springs, Colo. 'Clearly, these are people who fell on hard times.' There's no specific tally of storage-unit auctions, but auctioneers say they are busier than ever. Schur's company has seen the number of units it auctions jump from 950 in 2007 to 1,250 http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1913718402&f=9791 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5580628316687303173-6ac95a0c8bc9a436ecfa2d155c867acc 2009-05-19T02:14:00.000-04:00

For more information, visit www. WorleyAuctioneers.com, or call Jerry Jenkins at (513) 313-9178. Penny Worley Auctioneers conducts auctions throughout the United States, including over 100 auctions in 2008. The company is a member of the National

For more information, visit www. WorleyAuctioneers.com, or call Jerry Jenkins at (513) 313-9178. Penny Worley Auctioneers conducts auctions throughout the United States, including over 100 auctions in 2008. The company is a member of the National http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1987207498&f=9791 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2286545178689490081-267ff8e78ea6f5c6134df1619785c7d3 2009-03-03T15:57:00.000-05:00

...mail order business specializing in historic and rare sports programs and tickets; and for several years after that, I ran a catalog auction...

...mail order business specializing in historic and rare sports programs and tickets; and for several years after that, I ran a catalog auction... http://blogjerrysmolin.com/2009/03/03/say-it-aint-so-are-mastro-auctions-the-sports-collectibles-industry-on-the-ropes/ 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3564921927764235971-f4218e123931ea1b76a34f096f7c1dad 2009-05-23T18:02:53.470-04:00

Me neither. But I was recently contacted by them to see if I would let me readers know about OLX. What is OLX ? OLX is an internet company based in New York, NY and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The OLX website hosts free user-generated classified...

Me neither. But I was recently contacted by them to see if I would let me readers know about OLX. What is OLX ? OLX is an internet company based in New York, NY and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The OLX website hosts free user-generated classified... http://www.everythingfinanceblog.com/2009/05/have-heard-of-olx.html Tushar Mathur tmathur449 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3705213346154622547-091db0f6721b48026ceb2b986c25c838 2009-02-26T16:43:05.987-05:00

Americans trying to sell their prized possessions these days are finding that — as with homes or stocks — the market value of everything from baseball cards to antique furniture has sunk. Across the U.S., collectibles dealers and antiques appraisers...

Americans trying to sell their prized possessions these days are finding that — as with homes or stocks — the market value of everything from baseball cards to antique furniture has sunk. Across the U.S., collectibles dealers and antiques appraisers... http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/18/business/NA-US-Economy-Prized-Possessions.php Michelle Lockett mlockett714 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11686950248733271773-76ba104a7a67b599e1b6abefe4aa942c 2009-03-30T06:14:44.109-04:00

Princess Grace Kelly would have been 80 this year. Artist Peter Engels has painted a ‘Vintage Portrait’ in homage to her. The canvas is scheduled to be auctioned on May 9 by Sotheby’s in the Monaco casino. Grace Kelly’s son prince Albert II of...

Princess Grace Kelly would have been 80 this year. Artist Peter Engels has painted a ‘Vintage Portrait’ in homage to her. The canvas is scheduled to be auctioned on May 9 by Sotheby’s in the Monaco casino. Grace Kelly’s son prince Albert II of... http://myfunbox.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/grace-kelly%e2%80%99s-portrait-to-be-auctioned-prince-to-watch/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7520781958342610043-1acc0786a61c9d0dcd23d35a83b634d5 2009-05-06T12:41:25.993-04:00

International recording artist Buddy Greco is making his memorabilia collection available for sale on eBay. Included in the auction are 6 of the last photos of Marilyn Monroe alive, taken during the weekend at the Cal Neva Lodge, just 5 days before...

International recording artist Buddy Greco is making his memorabilia collection available for sale on eBay. Included in the auction are 6 of the last photos of Marilyn Monroe alive, taken during the weekend at the Cal Neva Lodge, just 5 days before... http://myfunbox.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/marilyn-monroes-photos-going-on-sale/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6387139945668254058-c203a59fdd9d7e380ffa7c550db86607 2009-02-26T16:41:41.565-05:00

Tough economic times have been good for one British Columbia company, as Richmond-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated reported Thursday a record for net earnings in 2008, with year-over-year growth of 19 per cent.

Tough economic times have been good for one British Columbia company, as Richmond-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated reported Thursday a record for net earnings in 2008, with year-over-year growth of 19 per cent. http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Ritchie+Bros+thrives+reports+record+earnings+2008/1332386/story.html Michelle Lockett mlockett714 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1914857868474711240-4f6c947a6dd3ce10feffa16ff3e1857f 2009-02-23T23:35:00.000-05:00

loans against fine art but focus on bridge loans to customers who have pledged their art for planned auctions. For years, one of the reasons this wasnt an especially big business is that everyone was getting money for something else, Mr. Porter said. It

loans against fine art but focus on bridge loans to customers who have pledged their art for planned auctions. For years, one of the reasons this wasnt an especially big business is that everyone was getting money for something else, Mr. Porter said. It http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1835925799&f=9791 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10056663659420659135-03bb934b8fd0609c965e9d3b6d7620f4 2009-03-30T10:32:00.000-04:00

Attended the Bike Works auction last night and 60K was raised for their programs. Bike Works has been working for kids, bikes, and community in the Rainier Valley since 1996. Our programs invest in young people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation

Attended the Bike Works auction last night and 60K was raised for their programs. Bike Works has been working for kids, bikes, and community in the Rainier Valley since 1996. Our programs invest in young people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikeHugger/~3/8oLS8I5XD8c/bike-works-auctions.html 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2404685386665777668-a03eadd7340e1b5f50ab2fc04358dc6f 2009-04-08T05:16:00.000-04:00

The Los Angeles-based investment group Canyon Partners filed a notice of default against the Cal Neva in December after its owner, Namcal LLC, defaulted on a $26.8 million debt. Canyon set the opening bid at $15 million for the Nevada portion of the

The Los Angeles-based investment group Canyon Partners filed a notice of default against the Cal Neva in December after its owner, Namcal LLC, defaulted on a $26.8 million debt. Canyon set the opening bid at $15 million for the Nevada portion of the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1912753345&f=9791 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13691332838960552136-19d3498fe41c4267583df985ea0f988c 2009-04-06T10:38:13.759-04:00

Lyon & Turnbull stages a palace coup By Susan Moore Published: April 4 2009 03:24 | Last updated: April 4 2009 03:24 Few auction houses can boast a world heritage site among their sale venues. Yet on April 8, in a coup worthy of its bigger, more...

Lyon & Turnbull stages a palace coup By Susan Moore Published: April 4 2009 03:24 | Last updated: April 4 2009 03:24 Few auction houses can boast a world heritage site among their sale venues. Yet on April 8, in a coup worthy of its bigger, more... http://www.ft.com/cms/s/1ee31ffc-1fe2-11de-a1df-00144feabdc0.html Andrea Muller amuller078 1 1 0 0