4 April 2025
Why Setting Reserves Based on Vendor Needs, Not Wants
Setting a realistic reserve is an important part of selling machinery at auction. Our April 2025 article discussed the difference between a reserve based on a vendor’s practical needs and current market value, and one influenced by the original purchase price or expectations that buyers may not share.
29 April 2024
Going Global with Dunn Bros Auctions: How Starlink Beams Us into the Future
In April 2024, Dunn Bros described the introduction of Starlink satellite internet to support its auction operations. The mobile auction setup had faced unreliable traditional connectivity at remote locations.
7 August 2023
Onwards & Upwards
The August 2023 update reported further yard expansion and increased use of the existing facilities at Thorn Falcon Works.
10 July 2023
Buckets Madness
Our July 2023 update highlighted new and second-hand excavator buckets that had been omitted from the initial order-of-sale announcement.
1 June 2023
Another Successful Auction — Our Biggest One to Date
This June 2023 update marked Dunn Bros’ sixth auction and its first live online auction with auctioneers. The team described it as its largest auction at that time.
2 May 2023
We’re Expanding!
In May 2023, Dunn Bros announced a long-term lease on additional space within the former Tarmac yard at Henlade, Taunton. The business had held its first sale on 30 June 2022.