The ancient adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been accurate. The fact is that other man’s treasure was always a treasure. It was just mistaken by the first man as trash, kicked to the curb, and never allowed to reach its full market potential. Indeed, if we were to rewrite that old proverb, it might become “one man’s unrecognized treasure is another man’s windfall.”
We see things through a different set of eyes.
Auctions are designed to present quality merchandise to the public and generate the highest prices possible for it through the process of competitive bidding. Sometimes quality merchandise is obvious; sometimes it is not. The fact is there are many strange, impractical, and even absurd items commanding high prices that might be hidden by virtue of their own obscurity or rarity. These diamonds in the rough are only noticeable to those who are experienced in recognizing them.
At Savo Auctioneers, we see things through a different set of eyes. We specialize in uncovering that which is valuable and marketing it to those who are aggressively seeking it. No matter how cluttered the attic, no matter how piled the basement, no matter how crowded the home, if an estate holds unrecognized treasures, we will find them.
Now is the time to sell!
Despite today’s economic climate, high quality merchandise is commanding strong prices. Collectors are hungry, demand is high, and interest is far reaching for
- Fine Antiques & Collectibles
- Coins & Currency
- Costume & Fine Jewelry
- Firearms & Sporting Goods
- Vintage Toys, Trains & Dolls
- Fine Art
- Quality Pottery & Glass
- Militaria, Ephemera & More
If you have high quality merchandise to sell, be confident that you’ll be getting the highest prices possible for it by exposing it to competitive bidding.
Our Commitment to Our Clients
As a full service auction company, we are committed to working for you. We are not looking to purchase your items. We operate strictly on a commission basis to market your quality merchandise to willing buyers across the United States through the process of competitive bidding, thereby achieving the highest prices possible for you.
Whether you’re looking to sell an entire estate, a single item, or any number of pieces in between, we will travel to your location to evaluate your merchandise at no cost or obligation. When you’re ready to send it to auction, we will pack it up, pick it up, and bring it to our auction gallery. You don’t have to touch a thing. It’s hassle free and labor free for you.
Choosing the Savo Auctioneers guarantees that you are hiring a dedicated family team of professionals, who apply all of our knowledge, marketing skills, and zeal to ensure that your quality merchandise achieves its fullest potential.
Trust the Savo Auctioneers for your auction needs
- Your questions will be answered directly and honestly.
- You will never be pressured into selling your merchandise.
- Both you and your merchandise will be treated with respect.
- All your merchandise will be accounted for before and after it is sold.
- There will never be any hidden or arbitrary fees for our services.
- Your merchandise will achieve its fullest potential.
Call (570) 489-6577 or email Questions@SavoAuctioneers.com for a free consultation and evaluation.
Why sell at auction?
Because no other method is better for selling your goods. Auctions are designed to present quality merchandise to the public and generate the highest prices possible for it through the process of competitive bidding. With the Internet and sites such as AuctionZIP, auctions have the power to generate buyers from across the United States and even from around the world. The more rare, the more valuable, and the more desirable an item, the more reason it should be sold at auction.
What should I expect from an auction company when selling my goods?
An auction company should work for you, not against you. An auction company should be willing to sell your merchandise for you on a commission basis, not offer to buy it from you for cash. When consigning your goods to an auction company, there are certain things you should expect from its agents:
- You should expect to be treated courteously and not bullied into doing business.
- You should expect all your questions to be answered directly and not artfully dodged.
- You should expect the auctioneers to be knowledgeable and honest.
- You should expect an auction company to treat you and your goods with respect.
- You should expect an auction company and its agents to conduct themselves and their auctions in an organized and professional manner.
- You should expect to enter into a written contract with the auctioneers in which are listed the items consigned to be sold at auction as well as a clear explanation of all terms, commissions, and fees regarding the sale of your items.
- You should expect to be paid your share within 30 days of your items being sold.
- You should expect an auction company to be in compliance with any state or local licensure requirements.
- Finally, you should feel comfortable doing business with an auction company and trust that it and all its agent will work for you to achieve the highest possible prices for your merchandise.
If the auction company with which you are considering doing business does not meet all the aforementioned criteria, then you should look elsewhere. You should never feel pressure, apprehension, or confusion when entering into a contract with an auction company.
How much commission should I expect to pay?
This varies between auction companies and could depend upon the amount or the quality of the merchandise you are looking to sell. It is best to contact an auction company directly to inquire about commission rates. Just remember that when comparing auction companies, paying a lower commission does not guarantee that you will have more money in your pocket when all is said and done. An auction company’s reputation and its ability to market goods means more than percentages. When inquiring about commission rates, you should also ask an auction company how it plans to market your goods and the about extent of its buyer base.
Why should I give my merchandise to an auction company? Why shouldn’t I just sell it myself?
Fair enough, but consider this: An auction company and its agents specialize in uncovering all those hidden treasures in an estate that are worth money, but not obvious to those who don’t have the experience to recognize them. In today’s market, many strange, impractical, and even absurd items (some of which look like trash) can command substantial prices at auction. Why take the chance of throwing them away?
An auction company and its agents also specialize in marketing these items. Important and expensive merchandise means nothing if no one knows it’s for sale. Auction companies spend years building a reputation and a clientele, both of which are necessary if you want your quality merchandise to achieve its fullest potential.