What are some advantages and disadvantages of a tag sale?

A tag sale can often times attract more people because it is usually conducted over a 2-4 day period ---------but auctions tend to attract the more serious buyer. Sales conducted from homes with quality modern furnishings & good household items, can produce good results with a tag sale. Tag sales work better in some neighborhoods than others & parking should always be a consideration. Often times, there are unsold items at a tag sale so you need to clarify with the liquidator what happens to those items. Houses on busy streets with considerable walking distance can discourage potential customers from shopping at a tag sale. We always advise in your best interest ------often times, we will conduct a tag sale for a client and hold some of the better items for auction. For more information about what to look for in hiring a liquidator click on our link Ten Questions to ask when Hiring a Liquidator.

When does an auction work better than a tag sale?

Well advertised auctions produce better results when there are good antiques, collectibles and unusual items. Competitive bidding on those scarce and desirable items generates more money for the seller. Auctions attract the serious buyer. We hold 9 to 12 auctions annually usually at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. Our auction attendance is one of the largest in the state. We like this location as it is located half way between Cleveland, Columbus, Akron, Canton in addition to local county seats (Ashland, Wooster, Mansfield, Mt. Vernon, Millersburg, etc.) Our auction results in Ashland have a better track record than Cleveland auctions, and auction attendance in Central Ohio is better. If you have one good piece, an interesting collection, or several interesting antique pieces, we often can take these consignments. This can be beneficial for the person who is moving and has several good pieces left.

What are some items that do well at a auctions?

Estates or collections of good antiques or desirable collectibles. The following is a partial list of some items that do well at auction: Period American and European furniture & unique 50's and designer furniture. Collections of any type including coins, glassware such as Lalique, Galle, Daum, Labino, Waterford, Baccarat, Quezel, Loetz, Moser, Chahuly, fine American and European pattern & cut glass, Heisey, Tiffin, Cambridge, Fenton, Westmoreland, Imperial, depression, etc.  Art Pottery such as Roseville, Hull, Van Briggle, Stangl, Cowan, Rookwood, Weller, etc. etc.  Native American artifacts including flint pieces, baskets, rugs, spears, drums, fabric, etc.   Vintage & old quality children's toys, trains, dolls, marbles. Collections of figurines such as Hummels, Royal Doultons, Llladros, Florence figurines and others. Paintings & artwork ------ older works on canvas, lithographs, old prints, quality watercolors, works by known artists.   Sterling flatware, serving pieces, candles, etc.   Unique clocks, fine collectible & vintage jewelry & watches, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Arts & Crafts items.   Ivory such as tusks, statues and antique scrimshaw.     Marble & bronze statues, unique stained glass, good quilts, coverlets & linens. Old & vintage lamps & lighting.    Military collectibles including anything Civil War, Early American, & most WWII memorabilia Japanese, German, Mexican, etc.    Photos, swords & weaponry, helmets, uniforms, flags, medals.    Railroad & fire collectibles ---- Most any nostalgic railroad & fire items.     Guns --(note: Guns generally have a good secondary value with scarce & older guns continually rising in value.)  As a licensed auction firm, we can sell your antique firearms & you have a public & recorded record of the sale. Collectible radios, victrolas, music boxes, musical instruments and cameras.   Old & vintage advertising including porcelain signs, store advertising, old Coca-Cola & other soda advertising.   Postcards, particularly antique collections.  Stoneware crocks and jugs --- (note: unusual highly decorated ones can often be quite valuable.)  Miniature engines, miniature furniture, architectural items. Antique & newer cars & trucks.