Deciding which professional to use to liquidate your estate or collection can be difficult. We feel we can make your decision easier by providing you with some information about us.
Our regular auctions are held in Somerset, NJ on the second Thursday of every month. We auction 3000 to 4000 lots every sale, which consists of quality antiques and collectibles. Our merchandise is made up of single item consignments to full estates. We advertise monthly in a variety of National and International trade publications. Our direct mail list, also a part of our advertising strategy, comes from a database of 1,800 current customers. Our web page also receives over 3000 hits a sale. We also now do 1000 TV commercials a month on HGTV, Fox News Station, History, Weather channel plus other stations in Somerset & Middlesex County. We have also been targeting Pawn stars, American Pickers and other auction related shows. Attendance at each sale ranges between 400-600 people from all over the United States. The March 2011 auction had a record 750 plus in attendance! In addition to our monthly auctions, we have provided on-site auction services as well as auctioning at benefits and organizing tag sales throughout the tri-state area. Our auctions can also be held in conjunction with many different internet remote bidding platforms.
Though the years Mr. Bodnar has attended classes and seminars to better educate him in the auction business. Classes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City though NYU has provided many useful tools to recognize fine antiques. He is a member of the New Jersey State Society of Auctioneers (NJSSA), the National Auctioneer’s Association (NAA) and the Train Collector’s Association (TCA). He is the current President of the NJSSA and has received such awards as Best Advertising and Bid calling champion of the State. Also for his work in the community, he has received the Thomas Barton Post Historic Preservation Award from the Metlar/Bodine House Museum in Piscataway, NJ. Joe has received his GPPA designation and is a certified appraiser.
The auction process is conducted in two parts. First we would make an appointment to come out to the home and do a walk though. At this time we would give you estimates on key pieces and determine a commission rate for the Estate/collection. We would then set another date for pick up of the items.
In addition to commission rates, there are many factors to consider when choosing an auction house. We feel that reputation, experience, and professionalism are also included in the services we provide for our customers which sets us apart from other auctions.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Joe at (866) 349-7378.
Thank you,
Joseph A. Bodnar
BODNAR’S AUCTION SALES
