During the Great Depression, my great grandfather and other farmers in Wisconsin organised penny auctions to help prevent ...

In the depths of the Great Depression, auctions provided a chance for besieged farmers to protest what they saw as economic unfairness. Much of their anger was focused on lenders and the government.

An iPad for $40, a Kindle for $20 -- those are the kind of bargains penny auction websites are promising this Christmas season. But the Better Business Bureau says complaints against the companies ...

Bidders on penny auction sites can pick up deals, or a new addiction. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F. Saturday, June 28th 2025 Digital Replica Edition. Home Page.