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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • VOL. 54, NO. 6
A Vintage The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association: Valentine’s Day 76 Years Of Conferences For A Unique Industry To Be Focus of Special Sale
PAA, Among Largest Auction Trade Organizations In Nation, Holds Popular Event In Harrisburg One of the oldest industries and professions, auctioneering, is alive and strong in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. One of the reasons is because of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA). Back in 1948, the PAA was formed to help professionals in the auction industry to continually improve the standard of education, ethics and performance of its members. This month, the association met yet again for its 76th Annual Conference and Trade Show. Who is the PAA? The PAA is one of the largest auctioneer associations in the country, meeting once a year in Harrisburg, with local chapters meeting multiple times a year, to host educational seminars, an auctioneer competition, advertising and marketing contests, and a fun auction. The PAA is dedicated to making the auction industry stronger. The membership of the PAA is made up of auctioneers, trade members and other auction professionals who are passionate about the auction industry and the auction method of selling. Did you know that anyone selling through the auction method in Pennsylvania (online or live) is required by law to hold a state issued license? Focusing on educating the auction professional and beyond, the PAA provides continuing education points to the many auctioneers who maintain advanced auctioneer certifications or auctioneer licenses held in other states that require ongoing education. This annual
By Karl Pass February may often be associated with snow and skiing or ice and skating, but mostly it’s associated with Valentine’s Day. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the special display at the Haddon Heights Antiques Center features Valentine collectibles and vintage gifts that will set someone’s heart aflutter. Think Valentine’s Day and memories of childhood cards collected in school, or romantic cards from a first love come to mind. From lacy Victorian era valentines and various early 20th century postcards to colorful 1950s classroom cards with corny sentiments, shop goers will find plenty of Valentine ephemera. There will also be heart-shaped ceramic planters, vintage hankies, romantic music boxes, and more for sale. The special sales display will
conference allows the attendees to better serve their buyers, sellers, and the industry as a whole. Over 200 auction professionals were in attendance, including auctioneers, apprentices, auction students, support personnel, vendors, and presenters. Twenty-five presenters from around the country offered a wealth of information. Some of the presenters were from the PAA membership itself, including past auctioneer competition champions Matt Hostetter, J. Meryl Stoltzfus, and Brian Burke II, who led a “Bid Calling Workshop,” where auctioneers could bid call and get some pointers to prepare for the
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The 2024 PA Auctioneer Champion was Shawn Carbaugh.
Chinese Kangxi Brush Pot Leads Locati’s Auction Bringing $18,755 By Karl Pass
The 2024 Top Female Competitor was Kylee Hostetter. Here are the 2024 PAA Officers (left to right): President Thomas Saylor, President-Elect Michael Calvert, Vice President Brian Oberholtzer, and Treasurer Kimberly Douglass.
Here are 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees, Gerald Rader and Kimberly Douglass.
PA Auctioneer Championship held during the conference but at the nearby Farm Show (results listed below). Some of the other member-run sessions included “Fire Fighting Antiques and Memorabilia” put on by Brian Enterline; “Understanding our Auction Law” by Patrick Morgan; member Dave Conley spoke about Antique Farm Equipment; and National Auction Association President Lance Walker spoke about working with Real Estate Brokers. Some other valuable sessions included “The Changing Marketplace and Evolving Buyer
Expectations” by Paul Gibson of Shipping Saint; “Demystifying Stock Market Risks” by Tom Cichocki of Morgan Stanley; “How to Merchandise Dairy Cows and Understand a Cattle Catalog” by Adam Fraley; “Presidential Memorabilia” by Historian Dr. Larry Cook; Adam Amspacher spoke on a “Niche Auction Specialty of American Artifacts and Arrowheads”; and there was even a presentation on DOT and trailer hauling put on by the PA State Police. The attendees heard from Charles and Scott Wehrly along with Shawn Carbaugh about an Continued on page 5
Locati LLC, located in Bucks County, Pa., ended the year with good results for its monthly onlineonly sale, which included a Kangxi brush pot garnering international interest. The small Kangxi porcelain pot realized $18,775. Prices reported include buyer’s premium. “Our goal is to put together interesting sales each month. I felt like there were a lot of unusual items in this auction, like a pair of Korean wedding chests with horn veneer, a pair of Continental bamboo and rattan Parisian-style lounge chairs, and a barbell form Asprey cocktail shaker, just to Continued on page 6
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . .
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 4 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 4 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 4
FEATURE ARTICLE: Chesapeake Collectibles Returns - Page 7
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 7