I'm Bidding at the Farm Auction 🤞 

Thanks again to Lussier Auctions for letting me shoot this video. Even if you're not from the area, please go check them out and tell them Toby Dog says, "Hello!" bit.ly/farmauctions

lmao "Morgan Gold, are you here?" I thought there was about to be some more hound hunting drama

This was great morgan I like that you bid on a budget and don't go over your budget it's pretty cool to see an auction like this .

This was a great video! :D Would love to see more similar content. Thanks!!

Yeah Morgan, I wouldn't mind seeing more off-farm events, and having Alfred with you as I think he would be a great asset to you, as he has more experience in the farming world. Anyways I was a blast to watch, thanks sir!

Keep going to the auctions Morgan! It would be fun to see Alfred too. Also, great home item auctions with Allison 😀

Sensible bidding was the way to go. That trailer would have taken 10 to 15 years to pay for itself at those prices, and it won't last that long without a lot of work.

We would like to thank you for your great videos from all of us at Lussier Auction, hope to see you at the sale on the 24th!

This was such a cool insight into farming. I really wonder if the farmers that talk down on other farmers that share on social media realize how beneficial it can be. I'm not even talking about finances. The more insight you have into the lives of others, the more sympathy you're able to gain. I didn't understand the difficulty of generational farms until I learned about it through channels like yours.

This auction feels like it's happening in a Western movie. So exotic and interesting to an Eastern European like me. Uplifting to think that stuff has been probably sold and re-sold this exact way for the last 100 years. Also, the auctioneer's got amazing enunciation!

This was fun! One thing to bear in mind if you're looking to buy a stock trailer is how much your truck can tow safely. You don't want to buy at auction a trailer that you then need to buy a bigger truck to haul!

LOVED THIS VIDEO! More, please! As a dedicated auction goer, I would say, try to be more subtle in your bidding. Never wave your card. Someone who knows you and doesn’t approve of a “newbie” may choose to intentionally force your bid up out of sheer spite. Make eye contact with a staff member, and all you need is a slight nod, or a lifted finger, to indicate your intention. Cut the asked bid in half by holding your hand flat, palm down, down by your waist, and make a horizontal slicing move…. For example, if the auctioneer is asking for a $50 increase, a slicing move says you’re offering to raise by $25. Use this technique judiciously, tho - only towards the end when bidding slows for an item. You don’t want to annoy the auctioneer when bidding is fast and furious at his/her requested raise amount. Watch other bidders closely, especially repeat winners, and learn from their techniques. Arriving early, making a list, researching, and setting your max price in advance, is an excellent methodology to minimize the chance of “auction fever regrets”!! 😊

Morgan you did well, you stuck to your self imposed budget and did not get caught up in the excitement of the auction. Good price on the gates.

It’s so cool to see the farm growing both with new animals like the cattle/calf’s and all the new equipment

I liked this kind of video. And YES do take Alfred with you. That would be fantastic, Yeppy. A great day out. G-D Bless

Farm auctions always make me sad too. We have a family farm that's been in the family over 100 years and though I never was in farming (the farm was a fun trip on summer weekends) my dad has stories from when he grew up with his great and grand parents and dad. One story was about a neighbor that lost his farm and he ended up hanging himself in the barn. His widow ended up hosting the liquidation by herself and my dad was furious that his dad went to that auction. So now that story is tied with my view on auctions

I bought the furniture for my spare bedroom at an auction. The owner had passed, but tons of interesting history. It had been a telegraph office, post office, little country store in the middle of nowhere. Everything, including the house was auctioned off. The history in that house was amazing. And yes, take Alfred to an auction.

In my "nonfarmer" opinion... I had 4K on my mind as a reasonable price for that trailer. I think you made the right decision!

I live auctions! You did well! Restraint is not a bad thing at an auction. Keeping emotions in check regarding want and need is crucial to ward off buyers remorse!

Morgan and Alfred go to the Auctions could even be its own series! I'd definitely watch it.

Never been to a farm auction. This is very interesting and having a great time. Thanks for sharing.

This was pretty interesting. If Alfred wants to come he might be able to help you evaluate how fixable things like a trailer would be too.

Anything involving dragging Alfred along on is definitely wanted by me! I love the song 😂

I enjoyed the the auction, but especially because you included your process on how you bid.

Glad you got the gates! Good on you for sticking with your budget!

Interesting vid. The thing with auctions is you never can tell how they will go. One day the price will be low, the next it will be high. It was the right call to set yourself a target price and not look to go over it.

That wood price joke was solid

I live in the country and a farmer down the road past away about a 1.5 years ago and the auction had about 200 people show up. Lots of chevy and ford pick ups streamed down the road to the farm. For about a month straight farmers were pulling out old tractors, trucks, mule pulled implements etc. it’s sad to know the farmer passed but his stuff lives on.

I was actually very interested in this so I'd be happy to watch more like it.

Your gut told you no! Well done . Best wishes from Scotland

Good job, Morgan! You stuck to your guns and didn't raise the price for someone else who needed it more. I'm proud of you!!!

There is a lot we miss by not being there. The fresh air…..how wonderful the grass smells….puffy clouds for shade. Makes me think of my childhood living in the country.

Taking Alfred with you to an auction would be fun.

Watched and loved. Gotta say though your method of deciding your limit on each item and sticking to it is probably the best way to go. It’s easy to get carried away at these things

Keep doing these types of videos. This is farming life. It's not all green pastures and cute animals. I'm from farming stock over in Scotland and know that there are lots of activities that can be covered throughout the year. I recommend that you continue to document all aspects of your journey as a way to highlight the rural experience.

Keep going to farm auctions. Very interesting to see your rational about why and how much to spend.

I was thinking what you said out loud about it being sad.

Of course if you take Alfred....let's hear his song!!

An auction vid with Alfred would be really fun!

This was a fun video topic. I know I would appreciate others... and a My Buddy Alfred is always a delight.

Yes make more with Alfred love to see him in more videos you're amazing love your videos

i like this type of video, its fun to watch even if you don't end up getting anything.

That actually looked like it might be a legit auction. I helped run furniture auctions all over Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. The auctioneer was also the owner of the furniture store. He knew what prices he wanted for each product so pretended to have multiple bidders even when there was only one person bidding. For bigger auctions, he hired shills to bid in the audience to make it look more legit. We once had a bidder ask who was bidding against him. We didn't have any shills working that auction. Luckily, the crowd booed and the auction continued. The crowd saved us that day...

That was really fun to watch. I'd go for more videos like this, plus it's always nice to see OUR buddy Alfred. 😀

Very interesting... I think you played the game right, good restraint

I like these auction videos, it's a unique perspective into second hand trading among the community. Keep it up, Morgan!

Reminds me of the summer I spent on my gramps farm. We had had to round up half his sheep for an auction. What a fun experience. Rest In Peace Francis love you.

I've had the same experience at these auctions. Either the seller has a price they won't disclose, which is usually way higher, or the bidding is way more then I think things were worth, which makes me question if I know the value of things. But you did good. you had a price, you stuck with it, and you didn't get caught up.

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Alfred 👀 We always want more of Alfred !

Great video. I like watching auctions. I think you did the right thing by not overbidding on the items. Sometimes people get into a bidding war and tend to overpay. You were smart to find what you needed and set the max price.

Make more...newbies need to see how they work and learn to control getting carried away. And us for us oldies it brings back happy memories...how about cattle etc. Auction...

You handled the auction perfectly. Well done!

Loved it. I would like to see more videos like this one. You did a great job and staying disciplined really made it easy for you.

Great video! I like to see that you're disciplined enough to let some things go versus sticking to your guns with the fence.

Nearly lost my shit hearing you say that that little marking looked like the Dead Kennedys symbol 😂 Made my day!

That was fun. That high tensile wire had a lot of interest. With the economy as it is, I can see why people would have increased interest in auctions now.

You did good job. Don’t buy what you don’t need

Thanks for bringing us along Morgan.

Oh yeah,,Thank you for sharing your pleasures and your struggles,with your wife and your personal touch to the animals you have been trusted raising

It's already farm auction time again! Time flies :)

Err at 1:16 there appears to be a poor man already locked up in there

Really enjoyed this. My dad used to take us to auctions like this when sunburns were the norm-who could afford suntan lotion!! I agree with the other commenters that I was glad you drove away happy and not with buyer’s remorse. Yes to your buddy Alfred next time🥰

Ha Ha, I was thinking you should have brought your buddy Alfred, (and then the tune started running through my head for the rest of he vlog),lol. It was fun, I'd watch if you do it again! Thanks Morgan, always great to see you.

I really love auction videos So suspenseful

I enjoyed the auction.thank you for bringing us

I get the feeling even with subtitles I would not have been able to understand him not with my hearing issues but I do love the energy and it seems like fun

I liked this video, and always enjoy visiting equipment auctions IRL in the UK. I think you made the right decision on the trailer, the rust was trivial but it needed a new hitch and some metal work on the front. I did expect you might take all the gates for making a cattle handling pen.

I love this kind of content

Great grab on the gates! They'll work out great for something. You crack me up - you lost your number! Oops! I like auctions. I like the chatterer - he was great!

That was fascinating. I would have been so overwhelmed. I couldn’t understand what was happening in the bidding. He was speaking so fast!

Hello Morgan! It was great seeing you again. I bailed early on that auction. The chipper was just too darned big for my tractor and that was all I was interested in! The tag trailer was nice but too light duty for my equipment. Let me know if I can help out with some rough sawn fence posts or other lumber! -Mark

It was fun! I was rooting for you NOT to overpay for the trailer, good choice.

Auctions are great places to people watch when you have time. But, I wouldn’t buy anything at an auction unless: I knew the people who owned the items and how they cared for the equipment OR I knew how to maintain/repair the equipment. Hope you have fun.

Auctions are fun. I just love listening to the patter of the auctioneer -- that's almost a separate language all its own. Well, at least you got those gates, a lot cheaper than if you'd bought them new. The day wasn't entire wasted.

GREAT VIDEO! We all love seeing the farm and the animals but seeing stuff that’s out of the ordinary is just as entertaining.

I like the change of pace of this video. It shows a different aspect of homesteading/farming life. My mother once went to one in upstate New York with my aunt. She said it was very enjoyable and she had a great time.

Many years ago we used to visit the farmers market close our holiday home. They sold vegetables mostly. I was fascinated by the auctioneer. I would nag my parents to take me. I could never understand how anyone could understand what he was saying. One of my favourite childhood memories.

I miss farm auctions as much as I miss having my small farm. I especially loved going through the barns and outbuildings on the old, old farms in the Midwest where I have spent most of my life.

I love these auctions...more more ‼️😀 And with Alfred..and Alison auction videos 😘

I enjoyed the video! Nice to see what happens at auctions.

I really enjoyed it and it’s all part of farming and trying to save money. Knowing what things cost is knowing what to bid. Two for the price of one works for me. The trailer was a luxury really but 35 years old no not worth $4,000. $3,000 would have been my max.

One aspect that is super awesome about this is just that Morgan is reusing already made materials and not have to go out and get brand new stuff. Remember the 3 'R's from school: Reuse, reduce, recycle!

WOW!!! I'm SHOCKED!!! I think they are all bidding high... WOW!!

This was neat! I like seeing the day to day of your farm, it makes it feel really special while also demonstrating that it is hard work, which i appreciate!

Yes, More vids like this to show how you get things to improve your farm one step at a time.

Those gates can be cleaned up with a wire brush and sprayed with high heat resistant spray paint for about ten bucks! Great deal!!

💖You are such a sensitive, kind and smart person. You should transform your farm into a farm sanctuary… with your ability to convince people you surely would get enoug donations. 💖

This was really interesting to watch. Loved seeing your thinking process behind the items you chose to bid on and deciding on the price cap beforehand to avoid impulsivity.

Enjoyed! Yes to more auctions! And animals - makes us all smile and entertains our 'lil house cat' Gabby ;)

This was fun. I think it was smart that you set a price ahead of time and stuck with it. Sometimes we want stuff and overspend. Difference between wanting and needing.

I really enjoyed that. Please more. You need a livestock trailer in an emergency. Having lived through a couple of evaluation it is critical to have your own.

Morgan, that was a very well planned approach. The whole video is good at showing your thinking processes. You stayed close to your plan on the trailer and that is important. You do know there will be opportunities in the future. The need is not great now. If the need increases (it could) and you might be in a better financial situation too, so getting a better condition trailer later just might be possible. So many variables to consider. Glad you got those panels. Yes watching this part of farm life is interesting too.

I love how all these people were just staring like they have never seen a camera before, just made me chuckle, no disrespect. I think you restrained yourself very well. I have been to an auction before and you can get caught up in the whirl of it all, so good job my friend 😁

Loved watching this! I grew up going to auctions with my mom. Brings back great memories. Thank you Morgan ❤️

That lightning fast talking is so funny! And necessary of course!

Love your videos Morgen thank you for them

This was nice, I’d come along anytime.

This was so awesome. Thank you for taking us along. Yes on more.

Actually enjoyed watching the Auction. Good Job Morgan on your gates.