Discover The Lively Auction Scene In Midland-Odessa
In Midland-Odessa, a place where tumbleweeds roam freely on back dirt roads with oiljacks on the horizon, many outsiders feel there isn't much more to the Permian Basin than just that. One thing that doesn't get a lot of attention is the fast-talking world of local auctioneers and auction houses.
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The Auction Houses of the Permian Basin
Auction houses in the Permian Basin aren't just a business; they are a form of events, traditions, and even a form of entertainment. However, while many people stereotype auction houses from what they see on television, it goes deeper than that. It goes well beyond old baseball cards or antique furniture. In Midland-Odessa, the abundance of industrialization provides a unique opportunity to auction heavy equipment as one of the more unique items on any given auction docket.
Meet Local Auctioneer Trey Dickerson
Mr. Dickerson is one of the auctioneers at Machinery Auctioneers. A company that has been in the business for over 15 years. Until now, it never occurred to me that the region likely has a high number of abandoned or repo'd heavy equipment or trucks. You see them just about everywhere on the streets of Midland-Odessa, so it makes sense.
Despite how the company acquires its assets, this is one example that the auctioneer industry in Midland-Odessa is more than the usual stereotypical things you may think that are typically put on the auction block. Upon meeting Mr. Dickerson, he quickly demonstrated what he sounds like when he is in the heat of a rapid-fire chant that you would hear at any given auction. As someone who talks for a living, I found the notion quite fascinating.
The heavy equipment portion of the local auctioneer industry is just one of many in the area. Regardless, auctions are filled with optimistic individuals hoping to strike a good deal. So, regardless of whether it's heavy equipment, vehicles, grandma's old furniture, or sports memorabilia, you can find all kinds of great deals on just about anything.
Other Local Auction Houses
- Auctions and Services Unlimited (ASU) – Midland, TX
- Permian International Auctions – Midland, TX
- Midland Odessa Auto Auction – Odessa, TX
- JJ Kane & Associates (Odessa Timed Online Auctions) – Odessa, TX
When is the Next Local Auction?
Actually, it's today!
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