Why is Auctioneers Inc. the leading sporting collectibles auction firm?
When hiring Auctioneers Inc. you deal directly with owners Grant Cole and wife, Megan Cole. Grant is the lead auctioneer and proudly takes a hands-on approach in every step of the auction process, from:
Grant's involvement throughout the entire process sets Auctioneer Inc. apart from competitors. Grant's relentless commitment to this niche, has set Auctioneer Inc. apart and now considered the leader in the industry. Grant's hard work and an:
We don't only belong to these associations, we attend all meetings and conventions so we can network with other professionals from across the country to give you the best and most updated service. This is why we pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to the auction industry.
We know in order to be a great auction company we must have knowledge of the product we are selling and must know where to market those products. As an active sportsman, Grant connects with his buyers and sellers outside of the auction process. Being invited to hunt and fish with his buyers and sellers from across the country speaks volumes about Grant and his auction business.
Auctioneers Inc. belongs to:
We attend nearly 10 different sporting collectible shows per year. We do this, not only for Auctioneers Inc., but we do it for you too. We are constantly marketing our upcoming auctions and our client's collections. Grant and Megan also put on and manage their own sporting collectible shows in Cadillac and Grayling MI.
The most important auction we will ever do is YOURS!!!!
- Free consultation
- Initial phone calls
- Picking up merchandise
- Detail photographing
- Writing catalog descriptions
- Diligent promotions
- Setup before the auction
Grant's involvement throughout the entire process sets Auctioneer Inc. apart from competitors. Grant's relentless commitment to this niche, has set Auctioneer Inc. apart and now considered the leader in the industry. Grant's hard work and an:
- Active member of the Michigan Auctioneers Association
- Board Of Directors member
- Member of the National Auctioneers Association
We don't only belong to these associations, we attend all meetings and conventions so we can network with other professionals from across the country to give you the best and most updated service. This is why we pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to the auction industry.
We know in order to be a great auction company we must have knowledge of the product we are selling and must know where to market those products. As an active sportsman, Grant connects with his buyers and sellers outside of the auction process. Being invited to hunt and fish with his buyers and sellers from across the country speaks volumes about Grant and his auction business.
Auctioneers Inc. belongs to:
- North American Decoy Collectors Association
- The Great Lakes Decoy Collectors Association
- The Michigan Hunting & Fishing Collectors Club
- The Winchester Collectors Association
- The Marble's Plus Knife Club
- Great Lakes Collectors & Carving Club
We attend nearly 10 different sporting collectible shows per year. We do this, not only for Auctioneers Inc., but we do it for you too. We are constantly marketing our upcoming auctions and our client's collections. Grant and Megan also put on and manage their own sporting collectible shows in Cadillac and Grayling MI.
The most important auction we will ever do is YOURS!!!!
Technology in the Auction Industry
This is one of the major benefits when hiring Auctioneers Inc. We have always been leaders in the auction industry when it comes to technology. Online, live, phone & absentee bidding is available at each and every auction we conduct. Our auctions are conducted in a simulcast setting where we accept online bids at the same time as live bids from our crowd. This method ensures we receive top prices realized for our client's items.
Our online catalog is always available for online bidding two weeks before our live auction date. We utilize the state-of-the-art computer clerking technology for our auctions. This means as a seller you are provided a detailed inventory list with the description of the items and the amount they sold for. We utilize power point projection screens at all of our auctions. This allows our buyers to clearly see the item we are selling and view multiple angles as well.
Our online catalog is always available for online bidding two weeks before our live auction date. We utilize the state-of-the-art computer clerking technology for our auctions. This means as a seller you are provided a detailed inventory list with the description of the items and the amount they sold for. We utilize power point projection screens at all of our auctions. This allows our buyers to clearly see the item we are selling and view multiple angles as well.
Marketing
This is one of our strongest benefits to our clients. We utilize our award-winning direct mail flyers that go out to over 2,000 collectors that follow our auctions on a regular basis. We utilize the following to assure you are getting the most up-to-date service:
Facebook and social media to spread the word about upcoming auctions and Facebook is a great tool for specialty clubs. We have our own website and we use Google key words for search engine optimization.
Even with all of this at our disposal we still are looking for new and creative ways to promote our auction company and our auctions.
- Decoy Magazine
- Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine. We have an additional
- Email list going out to over 2,000 of our regular online following
- Auction Exchange Michigan, Indiana & Ohio
- auctionzip.com is the No. 1 auction listing site on the internet
Facebook and social media to spread the word about upcoming auctions and Facebook is a great tool for specialty clubs. We have our own website and we use Google key words for search engine optimization.
Even with all of this at our disposal we still are looking for new and creative ways to promote our auction company and our auctions.
Consignment Sporting Auctions
This type of auction is very common for sellers that do not have enough items to conduct an auction on their own. Consignment auctions allow sellers with only a few items to be a part of a bigger auction. This works very well for clients who are continually upgrading their collections and need an avenue to sell their items. By using our personal seller code, we can keep track of the items from different sellers. Each seller receives a different code to identify their items and who they belong to.
Entire Collections
We are more than capable of handling entire collections and managing the diversity each collection brings. When it comes to an entire collection it is very important to have a strategy on the best process to liquidate the collection. If the collection has several different categories, it may be conducive to hold a two day auction. If the collection has too many items in a certain category we may suggest splitting that category and including it into a consignment auction that is lacking in that category. We will put our near 30 years of experience to work for you.
Grant will certainly guide you through this process and give suggestions for the most lucrative route for you. Call him direct at (231) 651-9099 or contact him here directly.
Grant will certainly guide you through this process and give suggestions for the most lucrative route for you. Call him direct at (231) 651-9099 or contact him here directly.