The Auctioneer  Magazine

From the President:
John Schultz

As we begin 2025, I find myself drawn to a remarkable piece of our association's history – an article written by our first president, B.G. Coats, over 75 years ago. His words about the value of NAA membership resonate powerfully today, reminding us that while our industry's tools and techniques have evolved dramatically, our core values and mission remain steadfast. President Coats wrote of the "natural outgrowth of man's inclinations" to associate with others in the same profession, sharing knowledge and experience to better ourselves. This fundamental human desire for professional fellowship hasn't diminished with time – if anything, it's become more crucial in our increasingly... 

Standard Operating Procedures in Auctioneering

Auctioneers are not only familiar with the adage “the devil is in the details,” but they actually live by it. Creating a standard operating procedure, even for the seemingly smallest tasks, can reduce mistakes and make auctions run smoother. Auctioneer Jack Christy, Jr., CAI, AMM, BAS, GPPA, CES, is a former aircraft mechanic – a vocation where redundancy and OCD-level attention to detail is just part of the job. It’s apparently part of his DNA because his father created a standard operating procedure for his auction company, Christys of Indiana, Inc., “that will blow your mind. We’re still using a lot of it.” Christys is located on 9 acres in Indianapolis, Ind., and the roughly 40,000-square-foot...