For the past 25 years, Budgie has been auctioneering livestock and doing farm clearing sales, with roughly two to five hundred items per auction and an average of one to two hundred punters.
“Even after selling for five or six hours, I still haven’t totally lost my voice,” he says.
Over the years he has seen trends come and go, and the prices vary.
“Locally-made antique furniture still fetches a decent price, while some furniture is difficult to sell at all,” Budgie shares.
It seems each auction is different, and it depends on the location and the crowd. Although farming equipment remains consistent.
“There is always someone out there who wants it,” Budgie says.
On more than one occasion Budgie has seen a man and woman bidding against each other, only to find out that they are married!
“People do get excited in the moment,” Budgie shares. “A lot of punters probably come for the entertainment.”
One of his favourite lines is, “Come on, it’s only money, they still make it.”
“A lot of people know what goes on in an auction,” Budgie smiles. “And if you’ve never been to an auction before you’re my best friend, because I’ll tell you to keep your hand up. I won’t miss you that way. And that way you’re continually bidding,” he jokes.