After meeting Phil at the Australasian competition in 2011, I sought his help in preparing for the 2012 competitions and my auctions in general. With Phil’s coaching and assistance I won the REIWA auctioneer of the year and made the finals of the Australasian’s 2012.
Rob Mason
2012 WA Auctioneer Champion & Australasian Finalist![](https://defegely.com/wp-content/files_mf/1372051934ScreenShot20130624at3.30.10PM.png)
“My association with Phil goes back many years and he has been a significant influence in my auctioneering career. This is just one of the reason’s why Phil is the coach of all our auctioneers at McGrath!”
Scott Kennedy – Green
Partner & Chief Auctioneer, McGrath Estate Agents, Dual NSW & 2006 Australasian Auctioneer Champion![](https://defegely.com/wp-content/files_mf/1371871059ScreenShot20130621at4.20.57PM.png)
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Being the 1st bidder is a good thing!
Saturday, 21 September 2019
From the 8 auctions I viewed today from Collingwood down to Beaumaris, 5 sold under the hammer, 1 passed into the highest bidder and the other two passed in with no bid. 5 out of the 8 were either sold or passed into the first bidder. As I have been saying for many years being the first bidder is a very good strategy if you want to buy!