Bachman Reflects O (Continued from Page 6S) are lots of guys, but still a lot of work. Bachman has every Saturday scheduled through the fall season and some weekday auctions. He believes it’s important to empathize with the sellers. He said, “Realizing that I’m disposing of a person’s- livelihood within five hours, that every thing they own will be dispersed, makes me want to please them, to have them be happy after the sale.’’ The percentage charged for a sale varies. Bach man said, “Everybody sets their own fees. It’s hard to compare. Values play a role. Costs are less if the sale is larger.’’ Another thing that changed during Bachman’s career is the infiltration of female auctioneers. Bachman said, “There are some good women auctioneers. A lot of old-timers frowned on women auctioneers at the beginning, but I will say this: women are never at lost for words. They can talk fast.” Sandra, Bachman’s wife, .has served as clerk throughout the years. Bachman has three daughters. He said, “I thought one would become an auc tioneer, but that never happened, even though they can talk fast.” / 20 yrs. auctioneering experience / 12 yrs. auto auction specialty while still excelling in estate, antique and real estate auctions / GPPA 101 appraisal course graduate Member of National Auctioneers Association Member of Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association having served as president on state and chapter levels as well as various other positions Mf NEVIN B. RENTZEL ULk Auctioneer 800 Norman Road • York, PA 17402 (717) 843-2679 www.Rentzelauctions.com Conducts local, state and national seminars on auction profession 1995 champion of PAA Bid Calling Contest n Auctioneering The drawback to a career in auctioneering is that “many people don’t like those long hours and the weekend work. When other people are going away and having a good time, we’re working,’’ Bachman said. In 2001, Bachman was inducted into the Pennsyl vania Livestock Association Hall of Fame. He is well-known and appreciated for providing auc tioneering services to 14 4-H and FFA livestock sales annually. He sells at more than 90 auctions an nually. For more than 20 years, Bachman has served on the Lebanon Area Fair board where he vice presi-. dent; board member of the Lebanon Valley Expo Corporation, which is the governing body of the Lebanon Area Fairgrounds; and as a Farm Show commissioner. “I like helping the youth. You’ve gotta do things for charity. You can’t always be working,” he said. At one time, the Bachmans collected glass, china, and furniture, but when they moved a few years ago, they decided to have a sale and share their col lection. “I don’t want to pack away collections. I display some behind glass that has meaning. Other than (Turn to Page 68)
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