Col Dale Burmeister has been an auctioneer for close to 20 years. He has two younger auctioneers…read morethat now work with him: Col Kent Miller and Col Steve Ehringer. I have been going to Burmeister auctions for years. They hold a clean auction. If you are wanting to hold and auction, Dale will get you the most for your money. He has 4 ring workers who have also been with me since he started. These guys know good from junk, when something is going to bring some money and when to toss things together. His team also gets to know their frequent attendees. They know what you like and what you are interested in collecting.

I was at an auction with this auction company recently. I drove over an hour for this auction and…read morewaited all day to specifically bid on stone slabs. Right before the stone slab bid, I over heard the auctioneer talk to another person at the auction, a lady with very short brown hair, that the auctioneer wanted the stone slabs coming up for bid and the lady said she wanted one too, there were seven or eight of them. After further discussion, it was obvious the auctioneer and the lady were making arrangements to share the bid. When the bidding started, I made a bid and the auctioneer addressed me and waved me off - obviously the auctioneer thought I was his friend, she was right behind me, and didn't want me/her to bid the items up. Following, the bid was awarded very quickly and I was not allowed to bid at all. Right after the bid, I voiced my concerns and asked the auctioneer if he saw me and he said no - I was literally three feet away from him and yelled out my bid -- and he acknowledge my bid, waving me off. This action was highly unethical. The auctioneer should allow everyone to bid and not 'rig' the auction, selling an item for his own use. Also, prearranged negotiations of an auctioneer should not be made before a bid. This auction service is being deceitful and underhanded to the family selling the estate - cheating them out of money. Again, this is unprofessional and fraudulent

Massey auctions are always interesting and entertaining. I have bought many wonderful items over…read morethe years. And have sold items as well. I'm very happy with the service they provide.

Watching a Massey auction is like a cross between an episode of American Pickers and Antiques Road…read moreShow, but more entertaining! The regular bi-weekly Thursday night auctions, as well as the scheduled estate sales, always have a rollicking mix of items.... all jumbled together. A Chippendale chair might be auctioned just before or just after a pair of old golf shoes. You just never know! I'll bet there's not a lot that the Masseys haven't sold over the years! With the recent scandals at Ivey-Selkirk, it's hard to find a good auction house in the area, but the Masseys are doing a great job of picking up the slack without taking the fun out of their jobs. They like the upscale estates, but aren't averse to selling old farm equipment or store liquidations, either -- they just good-naturedly tackle the job at hand, and put on a really good show while doing so. The audiences are a hoot, too. You see a LOT of local antique dealers looking for bargains, lots of toothless Fagin types and hairy ZZ Top wannabes, and everything in between. Doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, though, because the Masseys like everyone, whether you're a bargain-hunter, an antique dealer, or an upscale collector, and they make it a point to entertain. Even if you aren't buying anything, it's fun just to watch the sale! That said, I've gotten a lot of magnificent pieces of furniture at Massey Auctions; some of it just reasonable and some of it for a song. I've also gotten caught up in the fun and gone home with a few nonsensical impulse buys, but that's one of the hazards of going. Don't go to one of the Thursday night auctions expecting Sotheby's. These are rapid-turnaround events held at the Maplewood American Legion Hall ... but just because the venue isn't tony doesn't mean there's nothing good for sale! The Masseys are honest, too, so if something is a reproduction, they will say so right from the outset, or if they aren't sure of the provenance of an item, they'll tell you that too. Come prepared, because the sales are cash- or check-only. You should go! You'll have a great time!

Brad & Brenda's team at Property Peddler are outstanding! They are professional, operate with a…read morehigh sense of integrity, and true experts in the market. We lost our father and needed to sell his property which was an overwhelming responsibility while grieving and living remotely out of state. They guided us and made the process manageable and less stressful. We appreciated their balance of expertise & empathy. They sold our property and we were very satisfied with pricing and negotiations done on our behalf. Reach out to Property Peddler....they surpassed our expectations! Thank you Brad, Brenda, and the entire Property Peddler Team!

From the owner: Real Estate & Auction Service. Our team of real estate brokers can help you buy or sell your home,…read moreland or commercial property.

The art was interesting to look at. Enough so that we even placed bids on a couple of pieces. The…read moreappetizers were good and varied, and replenished often. A signature drink was offered as well as beer, wine, seltzers and water. The staff is friendly and approachable but not pushy. Questions were answered without making you uncomfortable. We met and chatted with staff and other guests. The musical guest @ishensemble was really good! Great jazzy feel! It's always nice listening to live music when you can just tell that they are enjoying themselves while playing their music. While the bathrooms were in the common lobby and around the corner they were clean and nice. I would attend again.

Went for the auction preview and cocktail reception. Had a great collection of sculptures by Father…read moreMel and a lot of mid 2000 century furniture that was really nice. Throw in some other random art and it really is a nice collection for the auction, something for everyone. Had a very nice charcuterie table and a good open bar selection. I thought the Handlebar custom cocktail was too gingery but they had a good selection of craft beers and some nice wines as well. Also saw Mayor Spencer looking around as well. Always enjoy exploring their art auctions and cocktail hours. Oh and the band @ishensemble was really good!

BEWARE!! Jessica Doerr of Doerr Auction Reality is a scam artist, she post vague listings with…read morepictures that are overly lite to hide imperfections in her items. If you ever have any issue with an item you buy from her of high value she will not give you any buyer protection. She hides behind fruadulant terms and conditions to disguise her misleading items she is selling on the HI-Bid platform. I would avoid doing business with her at all expense, beware again you have ZERO buyer protection with her auctions AVOID!!

I've purchased lots of furniture from the Doerr Auction house over the past few years. They always…read morehave great merchandize and awesome prices. Now that I'm out of the furniture business, I still bid on lots of things for my house and friends. Recently, I sold some things with them, and they brought a good price. Overall, really great people and a really great company! I'll be heading back each Thursday for the foreseeable future.

Amazing professionalism and guidance through out the entire process. Heck even before the process…read morethe advice given was critical for my family's estate sale. I have not even met them and just a phone call Shy Auction was quick to do some research and got back to me quickly. Communication during the process of organizing my family's estate was key and I would highly recommend them.

The staff of TNT Auction and Estate Services are consummate professionals. They not only gave me…read morecomplete faith that my loved one's belongings would be treated respectfully, but they went the extra mile at every turn. They made me feel personally cared for during a very painful time. Better still, the auction yielded much more profit than I anticipated, despite a date change and terrible weather. Despite that I live out of town, I still had the payment and all documentation in hand within three days of the auction! These guys are the best. I wouldn't trust anyone else to handle a situation like mine with so much care.

From the owner: At TNT Auction & Estate Services, One Call Sells It All! We specialize in professional auction and…read moreestate services, and provide only the highest quality of service to each and everyone of our clients. Our proven results and years of industry experience will give you the peace of mind in knowing your items are in good hands. Whether you are downsizing, moving, or planning an estate sale after the passing of a loved one, TNT Auction & Estate Services has a solution for you. We take care of everything from start to finish. You have enough to worry about, leave the work to us! We strive to give the consumer the BEST experience possible when utilizing our services, this is how we have built such a loyal customer base. Our industry experts will go through and properly assess each and everyone of your items making sure you get the absolute most money out of your belongings. We use state of the art computer systems for marketing and record keeping. We do all the necessary advertising and promotional work for every sale to ensure we have the largest crowd possible each and every time. We have an extensive following that ranges from collectors to dealers and everyone in between. We will come to your home, business, or property and provide you with a FREE no obligation on-site consultation. Let TNT Auction & Estate Services provide you with the best experience possible while Delivering Dynamite Results!

You will love working with Adam's Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc. His team is simply the best…read more They exude professionalism, market knowledge, and responsiveness. They will always be there through every step of the process to help you through, they will listen to all of your needs, and they will help find you the perfect home that meets all of your criteria. Adam's Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc., will make the entire process exciting and not stressful at all. You will not regret choosing Adam's Auction & Real Estate Services, Inc., as your real estate agent.

We recently lost a family member and trusted Adam and his staff at Adam's Auction & Real Estate…read moreServices (Belleville, IL.) to help us sell the Estate house and firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories. Adam is very compassionate about the professional customer service he and his staff offer to each of their customers. Both the sale of house and the weekly firearm auctions were always handled in accordance with current firearm laws and without any direct family involvement or stress. We highly recommend Adams for your family and estate needs.

BEWARE of this auction house. I bought a sign never was mentioned it was a fake paid them $540 with…read morethe fees plus $150 shipping they only offered $250 back I am out $290 with them and stuck with a total fake and this guy Martin on the phone tells me to shut up when I am talking I am warning people do NOT bid on this auction site they will burn you !

We recently bid with Martin Auction and won two lots. There was a misunderstanding with regard to…read moreone piece and without hesitation, they offered a no hassle refund of our purchase price. We're extremely pleased with the customer service from Martin and would happily recommend them to other people. The entire transaction was smooth, efficient and extremely professional from start to finish. A top quality experience....thanks!