QR codes kill kittens

Posted 10 January 2012 · 7:02 pm.Aaron Traffas, CAI, ATS, CES 1 Comment »

I’m a long time QR code hater. I released an episode of the AuctioneerTech Auction Podcast about QR codes last May where I decided that there were a few valid uses, but overall, most auctioneers use QR codes incorrectly.

I recently came across this video in my Twitter stream. It’s a comical take by Scott Stratten on the frequency with which QR codes are misused. Watch it.

Thanks to JD Patton for the share.

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  • Russ

    Aaron,

    What are your thoughts on a QR code on a printed buyers guide
    or lot tag for an auction.  If a buyer
    was interested in bidding on an item, the current price, wanted a complete
    description or video the bidder could quickly go to that item without having to
    navigate a website from their mobile device. 
    For many of my regular machinery buyers this would be appealing, curious
    on your thoughts.