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NYS Auction Legislation; Not Good Enough

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Presently before the NYS Senate is a bill, passed by the Assembly that is attempting to define how public auctions should operate. This law needs clearer and more direct disclosure of the potentially deceptive and collusive actions presently allowed. Codified with this bill, the new rules will avail auctioneers to continue these abuses.
Below, is […]

NY State Legislation vs The Sotheby’s/Christie’s Duopoly

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

July 21, 2007

If ever there was a time for the big two to flex their collective political muscles, the pending New York State bill prohibiting sham bids by auctioneers is their moment of truth. They have boards of directors that are designed to influence and lean on both political and financial institutions that […]

Sales Tax, Are Auctioneers Above the Law?

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

March 6, 2007
In New York, every business that buys and sells goods must be registered to collect and pay State sales taxes. The State considers the entity that collects and remits these taxes as sales tax vendors, and they must document the receipt of taxes due or receive a valid resale certificate, exempt use certificate, […]