Auction Kings
As what seems to be my usual mode of operation, I came upon this show by accident. I was flipping through the channels and landed on this reality show filmed in an Atlanta area auction house. Different things come through the door every day, and the range of items is absolutely fascinating.
Gallery 63 is the auction house owned and operated by Paul Brown. He works with his long time office manager Cindy, picker Jon, and handyman Delfino. Each episode features three unique items where the viewer hears the story behind the item and is then able to witness the appraisal. The sellers let Gallery 63 know what monetary value they would like to receive at auction, but it is not always realistic. The appraisers occasionally are on the same page with the sellers, but more often than not they are a bit off one way or the other. Sometimes the difference is drastic. However, no matter what the seller wants or what the appraiser states something is worth, the story at auction can be completely different. Some items are sold for less than their worth and others are purchased for much higher than anyone ever thought. It all depends on who is in the audience.
I have seen many different items featured on the show. There have been vehicles, furniture, swords, jukeboxes, and even an Ouija board. Of all that I have seen, my absolutely favorite item was the aliens. The large sized dolls (for lack of a better word) were really cute. I got such a kick watching them paraded around the auction floor.
It is really interesting watching the auction process. The two auctioneers are such a hoot, especially when they first introduce items. I am never quite sure what they are going to say about something. Even though these are filmed and the auctions have already happened, I always sit in excited anticipation about how much something may go for. Then at the end of the show they talk to purchasers of other items so the viewers are able to see what other things were up for auction.
Gallery 63 is the auction house owned and operated by Paul Brown. He works with his long time office manager Cindy, picker Jon, and handyman Delfino. Each episode features three unique items where the viewer hears the story behind the item and is then able to witness the appraisal. The sellers let Gallery 63 know what monetary value they would like to receive at auction, but it is not always realistic. The appraisers occasionally are on the same page with the sellers, but more often than not they are a bit off one way or the other. Sometimes the difference is drastic. However, no matter what the seller wants or what the appraiser states something is worth, the story at auction can be completely different. Some items are sold for less than their worth and others are purchased for much higher than anyone ever thought. It all depends on who is in the audience.
I have seen many different items featured on the show. There have been vehicles, furniture, swords, jukeboxes, and even an Ouija board. Of all that I have seen, my absolutely favorite item was the aliens. The large sized dolls (for lack of a better word) were really cute. I got such a kick watching them paraded around the auction floor.
It is really interesting watching the auction process. The two auctioneers are such a hoot, especially when they first introduce items. I am never quite sure what they are going to say about something. Even though these are filmed and the auctions have already happened, I always sit in excited anticipation about how much something may go for. Then at the end of the show they talk to purchasers of other items so the viewers are able to see what other things were up for auction.
As much as I love learning about the items and watching the auctions, my absolutely favorite part of this show is Paul himself. There are a lot of little comments and jokes that come out of his mouth which makes me smile nearly every time he is on screen. He seems to really care about his employees and wants his sellers to succeed. In the end, Paul appears to be a very good man who is fortunate to have a career doing what he loves. That is a lucky man in my book.
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