When Aaron Diehl was tasked with the challenge of selling all of the equipment for a local trampoline park in Tulsa, he had no idea where to start or who to turn to for assistance. There were concerns about transportation and about general interest level, and Diehl wasn’t sure how he could sell to such a niche audience. That’s when he called Louis Dakil.
“I was the manager for a trampoline park in Tulsa, and the owners wanted to sell the company,” Diehl said. “We needed to sell all of the trampoline equipment, but we didn’t know how to get started.”
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Business owners incur plenty of costs. From employee salaries to rent to equipment — the list goes on and on.
One thing businesses might not think about is the depreciation of their equipment. Do the old computers your employees use cost your business unnecessary money? Should you have sold that construction tractor three years ago and purchased a new one before its service life ended?
Depreciation can be described as the decrease in value of an item over time, typically due to age and the condition of the item. By knowing the service life date of common residential and commercial items, it will show how fast the item depreciates and that old used truck is costing your business more money than it’s worth. (more…)
Rare guns are regularly sold at auction across the nation, and we’ll be auctioning off a lot of over 100 firearms, each with a unique story, at an auction Friday, October 14.
While each gun has a story to tell, stories from seven of the models up for sale are too good not to share. From being favored by a president, a few that played a role in making great strides for firearms, and one valued at a pretty penny, these guns have played a big part in our country’s history. (more…)
For those who haven’t sold an item at auction, it may feel like an overwhelming and intimidating experience. However, it shouldn’t.
Selling your car at auction is a wise, timesaving, and profitable way to get rid of an unwanted vehicle. Whether you’ve got a car sitting around that hasn’t been driven in a while or you want to purchase a new or new-to-you car, our team at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. is ready and willing to help you get top dollar for your vehicle.
We’ll teach you the steps necessary to prep your car for auction and the terms used when your item is on the auction block. (more…)
One interesting thing about buying a gun at auction is the history or story behind the firearm. From famous gunsmiths, historical figures, and more, each gun has a unique story.
Below we’ve compiled five rare guns sold at auction and the stories that make them irreplaceable.
Two of the main forms of liquidation auctions held at Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. are for restaurants and businesses. We recently covered what home chefs and restaurateurs should know before attending a restaurant liquidation auction, so as a follow up to that, we will discuss what buyers and sellers should know when going to a business liquidation auction. (more…)
As summer heats up, so does the excitement at Dakil’s auction house. We’ve got several upcoming auctions you won’t want to miss because you never know what gems you’ll find.
Outside of Oklahoma City, auction gems around the world are making headlines. From an Olympic gold medal to a retro car with a crazy secret, check out what’s up for bid this summer. (more…)
No matter what you have to sell at auction, you’ll generate the most interest – and potentially a higher selling price – by taking the time to prepare and organize your items. From giving your pieces a thorough cleaning to providing as much information about big ticket items as possible, these ideas will help you maximize your selling price and have a successful auction. (more…)
The auction environment is like no other: high-energy, fast-paced excitement – it’s an adrenaline rush for newcomers and old pros alike. When you stop to think about it, the emotional aspects of bidding and buying undoubtedly factor into auction day hype. Read on to see how psychology plays an important role in the moments leading up to “SOLD!”
What do you call a couple who quit their jobs to start a business in their spare bedroom that would one day become a national industry leader in auctions? You call them visionaries. That’s precisely what Louis and Susan Dakil did 33 years ago in 1983 when they started Dakil Auctioneers. Today, the company performs between 100 and 150 auctions per year, many of which are held in their impressive auction facility in Oklahoma City.
