Auctioneers often travel to an assignment, where they may encounter a wide range of working conditions. Auctions are held year-round. They take place in cities and small towns and occur in all types of weather. Auctioneers may work inside in a large hall or outside during a state fair. The type of goods being sold may also dictate their working conditions; for instance, farm equipment is commonly sold outdoors on the site of the owner's farm.

Auctioneers may also work online and sell goods through auction websites rather than in a traditional large hall or outside work environment.

Auctioneers who work in off-line work environments often are provided with a podium and a microphone, which are especially important at large auctions, which can draw more than 2,000 people. This allows the auctioneer to keep the crowd's attention when the noise and activity level become distracting or stressful.

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