John Wayne Memorabilia, Wild Turkey Comparisons, and Bidaste Online Auctions
Dan and Steph welcome Brandon and Joe from Bidaste, an auction and estate sale company. They discuss the final auction of a John Wayne collector’s memorabilia, compare several bourbons, and share how online auctions have transformed the estate-sale business.
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Key topics
* The story behind Bidaste’s name and how Brandon and Joe built the business together.
* The third and final auction from a collector’s extensive John Wayne and Western memorabilia collection.
* John Wayne’s connection to bourbon and a tasting of Duke Spirits alongside several Wild Turkey bottles.
* Why old bourbon can differ in flavor, texture, and finish from newer releases.
* Why china cabinets, buffets, pianos, and pool tables can be harder to sell than expected.
* How online auctions reach buyers beyond the local area—including international customers.
* The importance of having auctioneers assess belongings before throwing anything away.
* How trends influence demand for collectibles such as uranium glass, hen-on-nest pieces, and fairy lamps.
* Practical advice for moving heavy items and managing estate-sale deadlines.
Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome and introduction to Bidaste
00:31 — The third and final John Wayne memorabilia auction
01:53 — The collection and John Wayne commemorative bourbon
03:52 — The meaning behind the name Bidaste
05:20 — How Brandon and Joe started working together
06:48 — Building the business around customer service
10:40 — John Wayne’s yacht and the iceberg story
12:27 — Items that can be surprisingly difficult to sell
14:35 — Why online auctions have grown in popularity
16:29 — Reaching buyers across the country and around the world
17:28 — Tasting the Wild Turkey 101 8-year release
19:26 — How bourbon proof and aging affect flavor
21:28 — Favorite bourbons and choosing by mood
23:16 — John Wayne auction highlights
23:46 — What a lapidary auction includes
24:39 — Conversation about finding a first car at auction
28:41 — Comparing an older Wild Turkey bottling with a newer one
30:16 — Finding bourbon and collectibles at auctions
31:28 — Why pianos and pool tables need professional movers
34:39 — How niche resale markets create demand
35:37 — Estate-sale deadlines and planning
37:55 — Why not to throw belongings away before an auctioneer looks
39:21 — The stories behind collections and bourbon
42:43 — Tasting the Austin Nichols Archives 16-year bourbon
45:19 — Flavor notes and developing a palate
47:15 — How barrel aging shapes bourbon
48:41 — Letting a newly opened bottle of bourbon rest
51:26 — Stoneware jugs, crocks, and collectibles
54:06 — How buyers determine auction prices
55:22 — Collectible trends and changing demand
56:41 — John Wayne auction items to watch
58:46 — Bidaste’s website and shipping information
Notable quotes
“We do things the way we would like to do work consignments and deal with consigners how we like to be treated.”
“We can bring the willing able buyers to the table. They’re gonna tell us what it’s gonna sell for today.”
“Leave the moving to the professionals.”
Practical takeaways
* Ask an auctioneer to assess belongings before discarding them; items that seem ordinary may have value.
* Plan for professional moving and setup when buying heavy items such as pianos or pool tables.
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