LOU ANN GOOD Food And Family Features Editor EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) No doubt about it many auctioneers establish a following people who follow them from sale to sale. Auctioneer fans often prefer the chant of the one they follow. Or they attend an auctioneer’s sales be cause they trust him or her. If the auctioneer called a good sale for them or someone they know, a feeling of loyalty often devel ops. Although there may be 10 auctions to select from on a Saturday, some fans will attend the one con ducted by his or favorite auctioneer regardless of what is being sold. But not every auction-goer follows an auctioneer. Some auction-goers carefully search out sale bills looking for specific items. These people choose the auction for its wares, not for the auctioneer person alities. But even these people usually have a favorite auc tioneer, the one they may ask to notify them when ever certain items are to be auctioned. Some people attend auctions every week. It’s their hobby, entertainment, or recreation. They like AUCTION INC. 794 Kurtz Mill Road H/ Mohnton, PA 19540 (Located in Alleghenyville) Licensed & Bonded Contact us at 610-856-5000 Who Attends Auctions? 45 Years Experience to socialize with other regular attenders. Merle Eberly of Horning Farm Agency Auction Services said there is a core group that attends his (Turn to Page 48) Attending an auction is a hobby for many people. It’s a place to relax, be entertained, and hopefully obtain a bargain. Regular auction goers often develop a loyalty to an auctioneer and socialize with other auction attendees. • Family owned & operated by Samuel, Linda, Sam Jr., Vince, Phil & John Ferraro Auction held every Monday @ 9AM on our premises. You Name It We Sold It! Specializing • Antiques • Appraisals • Period and Country Antiques • Licensed Realtor • Real Estate - Residential, Farm • Personal Property • General Household
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