Property Disposition

I believe that I am unique among sellers in that I use multiple sources of disposition, in an effort to maximize my client's return. Most companies sell in just one way: Auction houses sell exclusively at auction, estate sale providers sell exclusively at estate sales, and eBay sellers sell exclusively on eBay.

I use all three venues, depending on where I believe my client will end up with the most money. Like most sale providers, my focus, when approaching a house full of personal property, is tagging everything in the house, running ads where they will bring a crowd, and selling everything in a weekend.

Estate (tag) sales:

I set up every house in a manner that displays items attractively, with realistic pricing designed to sell

items in a weekend. I aggressively advertise my public sales, generating a large turnout and maximizing

sales and prices realized. See my completed sales page for examples of the internet exposure your

sale will receive. All items are individually tagged with a price, or generically priced with easy

to read signage. All sales are run through a cash register, generating a receipt for my buyers.

I accept credit cards, allowing my impulse buyers to spend more. I only do one sale at a time, thus you

are assured that my energy is going in to making your sale as good as it can be.

Auctions:

Many of my sales are conducted via auction over the internet, primarily eBay.

I have very good feedback, and a large following that watch for my items, thus

I consistently get higher bids for many items than do other sellers.

I consign to other auctions when my experience has shown that particular items

sells for a premium price at that venue.

If I see an item that needs international exposure, for example luxury brand jewelry, Disney collectibles, comic

books, California pottery, higher priced coins and currency, and many other items far too numerous to list, I will put

the items on eBay. Similarly, if I see an item that needs to have the backing of an internationally regarded expert to

get serious bids, I will consign the item to an auction house such as Sotheby's, Bonham's, or Heritage.

Examples of previous successes:

1893-S Morgan silver dollar, best local offer $6500, sales price $18,500 (Heritage)

Carved Rhino horn cup, no offers over $1000, sales price $17,000 (Bonham's)

Japanese glass fishing float, guide book value $300-500, sales price $4227 (eBay)

Rolex stainless steel watch, 1960's, best local offer $1000, sales price $2557 (eBay)

Private Sales:

My private sales benefit from my knowledge of the high buyers for most items typically found in estates.

This knowledge allows you to maximize the return for your client, with no work

on your part. Often the amount realized using me to sell your items is higher,

even after my commission, than you could have received selling on your own.