Surprise!

Welcome to the Donley Auctions Unfiltered Podcast, where history meets the highest bidder. Randy Surprise! Donley Auctions' Unfiltered Podcast Celebrates One Year!

Join Randy and Susan Donley for a special "Unfiltered Podcast" episode as they celebrate their podcast's first anniversary! This candid look behind the scenes at Donley Auctions is filled with fun, surprises, and a deep dive into the exciting world of antiques and auctions.

Here’s a sneak peek at the highlights from this celebratory episode:

• Happy Anniversary, Podcast! [00:00]: The team kicks off the episode with a celebratory mood, complete with breakfast pizza and donuts, as they mark one year since the podcast’s first publication.

• Favorite Podcast Moments [03:02]: The Donley Auctions staff shares their most memorable podcast moments, from Karen's favorite recent episode to Michelle's enjoyment of the sped-up truck unloading footage. Randy even reveals his all-time favorite auctioned item: the Havill drugstore, now at the San Philippo estate.

• A Stroll Down Memory Lane [04:48]: Take a delightful trip through time with Randy and Susan as they look back at photos of themselves through the decades, from the 1830s to the 2010s, playfully guessing the eras and reminiscing about their styles.

• Diet Update and Saloon Farewell [06:17]: Randy provides a quick update on his diet progress, while the team bids a poignant farewell to "Clayton's Saloon," a Union, Illinois landmark for over 50 years, as it's being moved to a new home.

• A Glimpse into the Military Auction: Napoleonic Armor [09:12]: John, their military expert, presents a fascinating French Napoleonic-era cuirassier grouping, including a helmet and body armor. He details the unique manufacturing marks from different armories and explains the historical significance of such pieces. This particular grouping is lot number 2013 in an upcoming auction on the 21st.

• The Vault: Guns & Military Auction Preview [13:04]: The team gives viewers a tour of "the vault," showcasing a wide variety of hunting weapons, military-grade items, and antique firearms for their upcoming September 20th auction. They emphasize Donley Auctions' commitment to legal and safe transactions, adhering to all state and federal laws and working closely with the ATF.

• Paying Consignors & Consignment Opportunities [15:26]: Susan highlights the "fun part" of their business: writing checks to satisfied consignors within 30 business days. They encourage anyone with firearms or other valuable items to contact them for consignment, offering their expertise to turn items into cash.

• Bloopers and Behind-the-Scenes Fun [16:35]: Get ready for some laughs with a collection of hilarious bloopers, including a humorous debate over whether it's a "birthday" or "anniversary" celebration, and glimpses into the daily antics at Donley Auctions.

• More Upcoming Auctions & Farewell [20:03]: The team teases future auctions, including a gun auction on March 15th and 16th. The episode concludes with Randy and Susan, along with other team members, thanking viewers and inviting everyone to the next auction.

Don't miss this entertaining and informative episode!

Find out more at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghlXbFujnHA

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