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Bob Rathgaber
03-05-2008 16:44:15
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Re: Nebraska Auction Again in reply to newfarmer9, 02-15-2008 15:27:17
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Now fellows, I'm not a fancy pants guy, I have worked most of my life with my hands and back, I drive an old pick-up and have some toys that I wrench on myself. I gotta tell you, I'm a hell of a lot more concerned about my son catching a bullet in some foreign desert or my grand kids finding good work, than I'm worried about who makes what off my hobby. I can choose to participate or stay home. Yes, I'm retired and now work as a contract employee of the Kruse auction company, but I make no apologies for participating in the free enterprise system. Every one of you guys complaining have sold something and every one of you wanted the top dollar you could get. There is nothing evil about profit and if you feel there is, maybe you need to move to a communist country. The rumor mill has cranked out a lot of BS about this auction, so let me set the record straight. First of all, the cost to bid is twenty dollars which includes entry to the auction for the bidder and a guest as well as a full color catalog for the bidder. There is a $10 fee for folks that want to just look around, but that's so we don't have so many lookers that it makes it difficult for the bidders. An error in some early advertising stated 24 hours for removal of items, but it was corrected some time ago stating 30 days. We will have staff on hand with equipment to help assist loading at no cost, however, we will also have on site contractors to assist for a fee those that want to expedite load out for their own convenience. Unlike a local farm or estate auction and to ensure the seller has plenty of qualified bidders for nearly 20,000 lots, Kruse incurred a very large advertising budget which dictates a need for a buyer premium to offset some expense. Look at this way, a man could sell his wheat, corn or beans for less per bushel if he didn't have fuel, fertilizer, and equipment cost. This is a huge sale with many costs that go unseen to most folks. Now I’ve been to many auctions, seen some items sell like they we're solid gold but, most of the time the market dictates the value. If an item is worth $500 and sells for $250 plus 10% buyer premium total cost is $275--still a good deal. Now if there is a 7% sales tax, you'll have to talk to the governor, because that is not Kruse profit. I'm not sure where the $10 a day parking fee came from but, it too is false--bring you truck, trailer, or mother in law and leave them in the parking lot for free while you bid to your heart’s content. I know some of you guys are more familiar with some other auction companies, you know their faces better, maybe sipped a coffee with them and talked shop. On the other hand, many of you feel the Kruse company is a million dollar car dealer. Allow me to let you in on a little known fact. They were raised on a working farm, doing chores, slopping hogs, plowing fields and praying for rain. This is going to be a great auction with many good buys, don't let yourself miss out because of some poor information. The Kruse folks will treat you fair. You may make some great buys and best of all you'll see some old friends who enjoy the same hobby as well as make some new friends. Now I know after reading some comments my dander was up a bit and I got kind of long winded, but I'm hoping you will give us an opportunity to earn your business before you pass judgment. Old Bob will be there and I sure would like to shake your hand, and buy you a cup of coffee. Hopefully you'll see the Hoosier auction team deserves a chance to prove there worth. THIS IS TOTALLY AN OPINION OF BOB RATHGABER AND WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY KRUSE MANAGEMENT. YOU HAVE GOT TO LOVE FREE SPEECH!
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