A new auction house is opening soon in Vicksburg. It’s the “Premier Auction Service and Mercantile” shop, and will be at 120 S. Main, right next to the Boundary Waters cafe. They describe themselves as a “monthly consignment auction and upscale resale shop.”
It will be interesting to see how this will affect the R&M Auction house, which has a pending sale. Owner Ron Stafford recently announced his planned retirement, and a buyer has been found who will assume ownership in six months. Mr. Stafford has said that he will stay on up to the transfer of ownership, and possibly a bit longer during a transition period.
An “upscale” resale shop, huh? Will someone please tell me where the upscale customers will be coming from?
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Ok let’s stick with the facts Ron Stafford is not a licensed auctioneer on the state of Michigan he needs competition
How do you know he has no license?
A Liscense is Public Information that is available from the state of Michigan. Anyone can verify this by going to http://www.michigan.gov and clicking on the Liscense links there is a category for Auctioneer Liscense. You can also call the State of Michigan to verify a Liscenses like Auctioneers, Builders, or Car Dealers. I wonder if Ron Stafford is current on his Business Liscense and State Sales Tax. I have seen some things that raise some questions. I am looking forward to a new auction in town as I enjoy going for entertainment and of course the social crowd. See you around town. -Sam
What ever happened to the auction? Did they even open? I never saw anything happen and now they are closed I dont get it. I guess you were right there are no upscale customers!