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       CODE: 294.257-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): AUCTIONEER (retail trade; wholesale tr.)
Sells articles at auction to highest bidder: Appraises merchandise before sale and assembles
merchandise in lots according to estimated value of individual pieces or type of article. Selects
article to be auctioned at suggestion of bidders or by own choice. Appraises article and determines
or asks for starting bid. Describes merchandise and gives information about article, such as history
and ownership, in order to encourage bidding. Continues to ask for bids, attempting to stimulate
buying desire of bidders. Closes sale to highest bidder. May write auction catalog and advertising
copy for local or trade newspapers and periodicals. May be designated according to property
auctioned as Auctioneer, Art (retail trade; wholesale tr.); Auctioneer, Automobile (wholesale tr.);
Auctioneer, Furniture (retail trade; wholesale tr.); Auctioneer, Livestock (retail trade; wholesale
tr.); Auctioneer, Real Estate (retail trade; wholesale tr.); Auctioneer, Tobacco (wholesale tr.).
GOE: 08.02.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 49999A Merchandise Appraisers and Auctioneers
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