We are fully aware of the significant growth and popularity of the online auction method over the last several years and that many live auctioneers also conduct online web-only auction sales. Since our founders are veteran auctioneers, we recognize that there are many seller/sale circumstances and certain assets that may, in fact, be best served by the online auction format. There are multitudes of online auction sites flooding the Internet. However, many situations require a live on-site sale. Historically the most rare and sought after assets in the world have been sold via the live auction method, a trend that we are convinced will continue. Buyers at live auctions see what they are buying, enjoy the challenge of reading the expressions of their fellow bidders and experience first hand the excitement, energy and artistry of the auctioneer at work. Accordingly, we feel that live auction events deserve their own separate and stand-alone arena apart from the online method.