The coronavirus pandemic has caused businesses to rethink the way they operate. Some businesses have flourished, adjusting on the fly to keep up in a rapidly changing environment. Others haven’t been as fortunate.
The last few months have been a challenge for everyone in our city, state, and country. The burden of unknowns and what to expect for the next day, let alone the next week, is unnerving. But, as a progressive nation, we adapt and move forward with adjustments to keep each other safe during this coronavirus […]
Within the last two months, our lives have been abruptly put on hold as we carefully navigate through the coronavirus outbreak. By now, you’re likely accustomed to seeing the worst of these times, as businesses shutter and millions of Americans face financial hardships. But if there’s a silver lining or takeaway from this pandemic, it’s […]
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown everyone’s world upside down. A majority of businesses have shut down, school’s have closed, and many major cities have issued stay-at-home orders. The recent developments have affected us at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc., too. We’ve postponed our auctions until it’s safe for non-essential businesses to resume operations.
At Dakil Auctioneers, Inc., we value the health and safety of our employees, our clients, and the entire Oklahoma City community. That’s why we’ve made the decision to postpone our upcoming auctions amid the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak that has affected our city, state, and country. We’ve been a part of the Oklahoma City community […]
Susan Dakil sits behind a desk for a reason. While she’s aware her husband, Louis, could sell ice cubes to an Eskimo, she’s convinced she couldn’t sell a postage stamp to her own mother if she needed one. But — and she won’t hesitate with this response — Susan can sit at a desk, crunch […]
The past year in auctions was fantastic — just ask longtime auctioneer Bill Rackley. From safety deposit boxes and steakhouses to bus equipment and sports apparel and memorabilia, it was a busy 2019 for Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. In total, we held approximately 150 auctions in 2019. As a way to look back on a successful […]
Auctions serve many purposes. It’s one of the few events you can use for anything from furnishing a house to starting your new business. While many traditional auctions focus on functional items, the reality is you can find many rare or unusual collectible items auctioned off each year. As we wrap up 2019, we sought […]
If you’ve ever stepped foot in an auction house or spent time around auction sales, chances are you’ve heard a spattering of words and figures that sound like gibberish — or some form of it. There’s a purpose to these expressions. Auctioneers aren’t just fast-talking, hammer-wielding salespeople. In fact, they spend countless hours perfecting the […]
Bill Rackley likes to think of the auction business as a way to connect with others. He can rest easy knowing auctioneers, like himself, at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. play a role in uniting buyers and sellers. In a way, auctions keep the spokes on the wheel moving. As one venture closes, a new one arises.
