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AAC - Ableauctions.com Announces National Auctioneers Association to Unveil Powerful

New Internet
Auction Broadcast Platform

Business Editors

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2004--The National
Auctioneers Association (NAA) announced today that it will unveil one
of the most powerful Internet auction broadcast platforms in the
industry to better serve its 7,000 members.
The platform, to be released in three stages commencing April 7,
2004, is to provide NAA members with a powerful, effective and
economical online solution for broadcasting auctions over the Internet
under the URL "naalive.com." The endorsement of technology comes as a
natural progression in the evolution of the industry and is driven by
input from auctioneers.
The launch of the platform is to be followed by courses and
seminars on using the technology, the distribution of a publication
titled "My First Auction! A Beginners Guide to Broadcasting Auctions,"
and offers for discounted peripherals such as cameras, utilities and
software to enhance the online experience. The NAA also intends on
providing a feedback channel to its members for the successive upgrade
of the technology and ensuring its ease of use. At the core of the
platform is the underlying objective to empower members with cutting
edge technology, backed by the experience garnered from running
thousands of auctions, to realize the full potential of the online
auction process.
The NAA represents approximately 7,000 auctioneers worldwide with
members in every U.S. state and covering the multi-billion dollar real
estate, automotive, fine art, cattle, equipment and manufacturing
segments.
The platform is only available to members of the association and
is helping many to bring their auctions online for the first time, at
very affordable fees. At $ 125 to sign up and 1.5% commission on all
items sold to the Internet, the technology is designed to be operated
remotely with auction houses having an option to get on-site support
and a host of other services for an additional fee.

The National Auctioneers Association is the largest organization
of its kind dedicated to promoting the auction method of marketing and
enhancing the professionalism of its members. Member benefits range
from federal legislative representation to comprehensive continuing
education programs, including coursework to earn the following
professional auctioneer designations: Certified Auctioneers Institute
(CAI), Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate (AARE), Graduate, Personal
Property Appraiser (GPPA) and Certified Estate Specialist (CES). The
organization was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Overland
Park, Kan. For more information on the NAA and its programs, log on to
www.auctioneers.org.

--30--APG/se*

CONTACT: NAA
Larry Theurer, 620-326-7315
[e-mail]

KEYWORD: KANSAS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL E-COMMERCE INTERNET PRODUCT
SOURCE: Ableauctions.com Inc.

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Apr-08-2004 13:30 GMT
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