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Mark Meyer Biography

Birth Name:Mark Meyer

Birth Place:West Babylon, New York, United States

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor of science in finance
  • Started his bargain hunting at the age of 14 at flea markets and garage sales
  • Quote: "I scouted many types of auctions before I decided to get committed․ I purchased a work truck, acquired my business license and got to work once I graduated college․"
  • Quote: "The most successful people I know are business owners, and so I never sent out a single resumé after college․ I registered my business name, scouted some local offices and decided there was enough profit margin to compete․"
  • Became a co-owner of the collectibles and antiques store Nifty Thrifty
  • Became famous as the youngest auction expert on the reality series "Baggage Battles․"
  • Bought a box of vintage Austrian porcelain figures at a police auction for $80 and sold them or $3,400
  • Has purchased and sold over 3,000 items at auctions
  • In 2012, he spent $13,600 at a single local police auction
  • Once purchased two military communication kits for $1,900 that were worth $25,000 each