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Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: Jitter Free on October 23, 2008, 09:28:13 AM
The City of Tulsa will be holding an auction on November 1st.  See www.joepippinauctioneers.com

Why is the city using an out of state auctioneer?  Don't we have qualified auctioneers in Tulsa?



Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: Conan71 on October 23, 2008, 09:29:32 AM
We have no talent pool in Tulsa.  We outsource everything.

Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: Jitter Free on October 23, 2008, 09:32:44 AM
Maybe there is a good reason.  I just think the city should try and keep business in Tulsa whenever it can and then if it can't then in Oklahoma whenever it can.
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: mrburns918 on October 23, 2008, 09:35:48 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Jitter Free

Maybe there is a good reason.  I just think the city should try and keep business in Tulsa whenever it can and then if it can't then in Oklahoma whenever it can.



I would agree with that. This has been a severe sore spot for me, especially when I find out about a city development project being helmed by out of town architects.

Mr. Burns
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: sgrizzle on October 23, 2008, 09:45:47 AM
That's a lot of cheese sauce machines.

I think I need an ambulance or a soft serve machines.. or stadium seats...
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: sgrizzle on October 23, 2008, 09:53:04 AM
It occurs to me... I didn't know the city owned a boat but they got a ton of spare parts.
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: brianh on October 23, 2008, 09:59:39 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Jitter Free

Maybe there is a good reason.  I just think the city should try and keep business in Tulsa whenever it can and then if it can't then in Oklahoma whenever it can.



I guess it would go a long way to decrease the potential for conflict of interest.  Appearance of impropriety is a very important subject in government.
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: Conan71 on October 23, 2008, 10:28:18 AM
I'd be interested in the beer tap and sewer pump parts so long as the beer tap is un-used.

Hey, even better stuff like a tool bag with bolt cutters, crow bar, and portable drill.  Wonder what that stuff would be useful for...

Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: mrburns918 on October 23, 2008, 10:43:53 AM
I've already placed a few bids. I am debating whether to bid on the pretzel warmer.

Mr. Burns
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: sgrizzle on October 23, 2008, 10:57:05 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Conan71

I'd be interested in the beer tap and sewer pump parts so long as the beer tap is un-used.

Hey, even better stuff like a tool bag with bolt cutters, crow bar, and portable drill.  Wonder what that stuff would be useful for...





The sewer pump and beer tap are one unit.

[:P]
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: Wilbur on October 23, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jitter Free

The City of Tulsa will be holding an auction on November 1st.  See www.joepippinauctioneers.com

Why is the city using an out of state auctioneer?  Don't we have qualified auctioneers in Tulsa?






It usually falls to bidding issues.  Someone in Tulsa may be qualified but bid much higher then the out of town dude.
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: PonderInc on October 23, 2008, 08:40:10 PM
Where's the live auction going to be held?
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: tulsapoolplyr88 on October 24, 2008, 12:17:42 AM
108 North Trenton

Map:
http://tinyurl.com/5ars25
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: RecycleMichael on October 24, 2008, 05:17:02 PM
This is my favorite item...

"Four Brown Tweed Placemats with Pair Bamboo Placemats-Gold Table Runner and Red Sheer Curtains".

I was wondering what city department these were surplused from...

I also like these...

"Asian Style Cup with Road Trip Charger"

"Three Cases Matchbook Cars"

"5ft artificial ficus tree w/brass colored pot"

"Box of Blotter Calendars 2008 with Bulliten Board"
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: dbacks fan on October 24, 2008, 05:36:08 PM
Some of it is more than likely unclaimed eveidence from the PD Property Room.
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: TulsaSooner on October 25, 2008, 10:04:28 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Wilbur

quote:
Originally posted by Jitter Free

The City of Tulsa will be holding an auction on November 1st.  See www.joepippinauctioneers.com

Why is the city using an out of state auctioneer?  Don't we have qualified auctioneers in Tulsa?






It usually falls to bidding issues.  Someone in Tulsa may be qualified but bid much higher then the out of town dude.



Correct.  This contract is awarded to the lowest (usually) bidder as are most/all city contracts.
Title: City of Tulsa Auction
Post by: sgrizzle on October 31, 2008, 01:38:26 PM
There were theater seats, projectors and sound equipment. Did we clear out a performing arts center?