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<p>[QUOTE="Sandra, post: 317405, member: 3335"]Similar situation in my area. The mall shows are history unfortunately, as they were great buying opportunities and long standing annual/semi-annual shows have folded. The upscale and collectibles type markets seem to be holding their own.</p><p>Ten years ago, I could attend an auction within a 1 hour drive of home every day of the week and two on Wednesday. With the exception of 3 auction houses, the rest have gone to on-line sales. I can understand the auctioneers reasons, with the cost of a facility plus staff, on-line sales are no doubt more profitable for them. I do miss the social aspect of live auctions, the camaraderie of fellow dealers and exchange of ideas.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sandra, post: 317405, member: 3335"]Similar situation in my area. The mall shows are history unfortunately, as they were great buying opportunities and long standing annual/semi-annual shows have folded. The upscale and collectibles type markets seem to be holding their own. Ten years ago, I could attend an auction within a 1 hour drive of home every day of the week and two on Wednesday. With the exception of 3 auction houses, the rest have gone to on-line sales. I can understand the auctioneers reasons, with the cost of a facility plus staff, on-line sales are no doubt more profitable for them. I do miss the social aspect of live auctions, the camaraderie of fellow dealers and exchange of ideas.[/QUOTE]
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