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Okay, this auction is not in London, and it's not by Sotheby's. It's actually several auctions across the State of South Dakota by the State of South Dakota.

I have been to a couple of these State auctions and I can tell you that the deals can be fantastic, especially if you go to the smaller ones like this one at Forth Pierre (the capitol of SD. 

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Eric Bouler
Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La. - New Orleans, LA
Listening to your Needs

Very interesting blog in a state I rarely ever go there from New Orleans. Have a great month in May. See Andrew Jackson...

May 01, 2022 08:09 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Here the government does annual auctions for huge plots of land for developers. In '03 there were no bidders for anything. In '04 it was a frenzy. I guess you can never tell.

May 01, 2022 08:59 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, My father got a unmark 1962 Ford state police card and it had a clutch in it that was really 4 inches higher then a normal clutch.  That car was so fast, my brother got 3 tickets in 5 months.

May 01, 2022 09:41 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

You caught my eye with this one Bob "RealMan" Timm  -Happy Sunday 

May 01, 2022 10:20 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

_It is not that big of a trip for me to go to Ft. Pierre Eric Bouler and the savings are incredible if one needs/wants a vehicle listed above. I have seen some of these cars sell for less than $200.00. They also have pallet after pallet of office equipment of all kinds that are pretty much give-a-ways.

May 01, 2022 03:27 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Yup, that is the way it goes depending upon the economy Rocky Dickerson . I remember seeing tracts in the badlands going for pennies on the acre BUT that was years ago before they discovered oil and fracking.

May 01, 2022 03:29 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I love that Will Hamm , you really made me laugh out loud. My wife had to come see what made me roar. 😂

May 01, 2022 03:30 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Happy Sunday to you as well Hannah Williams . This is my favorite day of the week as I do absolutely no business and I truly enjoy the company of the families at our church.

May 01, 2022 03:34 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Bob... something I've never given any thought to. I have no idea if we have something similar here... probably do.

May 02, 2022 04:53 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

This sounds like a great place to go if you need a car, equipment, or ATV. We could use a tractor! haha.

May 02, 2022 05:42 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't think I have ever been to an auction but I just might have to check one out sometime.

May 02, 2022 06:53 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Good morning Nina Hollander, Broker 😄. Auctions take time and I know you are a very busy girl so I understand where attending an auction my not be your cup of tea.

May 02, 2022 07:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I would not doubt that they would have a tractor or two there Kat Palmiotti but I imagine that MT also has similar auctions and you wouldn't have to travel so far. ND has all their surplus on line, you may want to check that out.

May 02, 2022 07:44 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It's been years for me Brian England but I used to really love it. It's hard NOT to get excited so my advice to you is hold on to your seat at your first one and do not let your emotions do the bidding.

May 02, 2022 07:46 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Bob "RealMan" Timm I've never been to one but I hope you found some great deals.

May 02, 2022 09:51 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I haven't left yet Elyse Berman, PA as I better have a solid reason before I tell my wife I'm headed to an auction 300 miles away. I am working on it. 😃

May 02, 2022 11:32 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Well, Bob, there must be something there at the auction that you need at the special price at which you can procure it. Make the drive.

May 02, 2022 02:26 PM