FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN of John Pye & Sons, John Pye took to the rostrum last Wednesday to conduct the beginning of Pyes' weekly Saleroom 1 Electrical Retail Auction.
It has been 8 years since John Pye retired from full time involvement but the Chairman is a regular morning attendee on-site, always making time to talk to staff about new developments, industry news and sharing auction stories old and new.
On the week of John Pye's 80th birthday he was back in the hot seat with a Gavel in his hand and a twinkle in his eye, in front of approx. 200 buyers, proving the old adage that once a skill is mastered 'you never lose it'.
On the week of John Pye's 80th birthday he was back in the hot seat with a Gavel in his hand and a twinkle in his eye, in front of approx. 200 buyers, proving the old adage that once a skill is mastered 'you never lose it'.
John started his auctioneering career back in 1968 at Nottingham's Cattle Market specialising in furniture. It was known to get so busy that bidders were unable to get in the building. John recalls "I remember times when it was so packed that people would stand at the door and update bidders queuing up outside."
Renowned for his lively quick wit, John Pye's auctions were famous across the region for their sprightly nature. John recalls 'I met one couple who told me they often used to come to my auctions, when I asked them if they had bought much they said 'Oh we don't go to bid, we just love the entertainment!'
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