Mike, Merlin was my Favorite!

Merlin had such a unique chant, very clear and loud. Todd can sell very well too. Merlin was one of the best as well as Ralph Wade and several others

I went to Wilmington once to feeder calf sale just to hear Merlin. Before the sale I got the opportunity to meet him. I was elated. Several years later I ran into him at the State Fair and he remembered my name. He was truly the best and badly missed.

You have anymore videos of Merlin selling the sale of Champions? Such a legend

I could listen to you all day. can you do a video about the difference between a consumer buying I a personal capacity versus a business buying? The laws are very different I think

I was using HiBid as a ‘white label’ plus platform, but my customers were having many problems with it - it would freeze, cause bidders to buy the next lot (not the one they really wanted), etc. Can you make a suggestion for a good “white label” auction program that will be easy to use, stable, reliable, and offer decent customer service? Thank you in advance!

Even though I'm not an auctioneer (although several in my extended family are), I do sometimes frequent auctions...live and online. So thanks Mike for clearing up some questions that came across my mind, mostly thinking about the well-being of those family members that have their livelihood tied up in the auction business, and also for stating your professional opinion on the possible dangers of proceeding too quickly with live auctions. Good information!

He is my great grandpa

$10,500 for a pair of chickens. Chickens better be shittin golden eggs for that price

Merlin bought my 4-H hog at the Champaign County Fair back in 1979. It was my first year in 4-H, he had the sale, I had no bidders. Merlin bought it under the name of his farm - Chris Lee Farm. A good man and the best there ever was behind the mike.

Merlin was definitely one of the best in the industry and influenced many young auctioneers in his day! Once heard him sell at the National Jersey sale in Columbia, S.C. back in the 70's and they lost power but he never missed a beat and continued without a microphone for 15 min. Thanks for posting and sharing music from one of the best!!

Thanks for sharing.