PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTIONS
Many items fall under the category of personal property. It includes items old and new, big and small, you name it and it has probably been sold at an auction. When selling personal property there are several decision that need to be made. Where should the auction be held? When should I have my auction? What should I sell?

We have had a lot of experience answering these questions and have sold everything from farm machinery to valuable antiques and specialty collections and will gladly help you decide what would be best for your auction.

MSH SUCCESSFUL AUCTION STEPS

1. CONSULTATION:
   We evaluate your property and develop a marketing strategy. (Note: Do not throw anything away. Many valuables go to the dump everyday because people do not realize their value. Remember, "One person's trash is another’s treasure.").
   
   
2. SET A DATE:
   An appropriate date is set for your auction.
   
   
3. INVENTORY:
   We inventory your items to prepare advertising information.
   
   
4. CHECK LIST & TIME LINE:
   We fill out a check list of tasks to be accomplished prior to your auction
   
   
5. ADVERTISING/MARKETING:
   MSH Auction Company Inc. begins an extensive advertising campaign developed especially for your property.
   
   
6. SET UP: (1to 3 weeks in advance)
   Depending on Auction location and how much of the set-up you would like to do, our staff will begin arranging your items to prepare for your auction.
   
   
7. AUCTION DAY:
   Sit back and relax! Our professional team of Auctioneers, bid assistants and office staff will attend to every detail. We are fully computerized to keep things moving along from registration to check out.
   
   
8. SETTLEMENT:
   After your auction, you will receive a complete auction settlement packet including itemization of sales, commission, expenses (i.e. advertising, labor, misc.) and, of course, your check!

WHERE SHOULD YOU HOLD YOUR AUCTION?

There are several options to consider when planning your auction. Should you hold it at your location or at our new 18,000 square foot state-of-the-art auction facility, the "Legacy Center"? Both offer obvious advantages that we would be happy to discuss with you. The Legacy Center was built to house our offices and to offer a professional, clean, pleasant atmosphere to conduct auctions for those who choose not to hold their auction at their property.

The Legacy Center is built on 11 ½ acres and is ideally located near Greencastle, PA, only 3 miles from Interstate 81 Exit 5. We consider our location to be one of our greatest assets, putting us within 1 hour of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Harrisburg. We regularly attract bidders from across the county to our auctions. The Legacy Center has the following features to help insure your auction is a success.

1. 18,000 square feet of available space to display your items
2. Security systems to protect your items 24 hours a day
3. 11 ½ acres to guarantee plenty of convenient parking
4. Clean onsite food service and restrooms for bidder comfort and convenience
5. Large screen video display monitors to better show your items as they are being sold
6. Quality sound system
7. Climate controlled for bidder comfort year round
8. Locked showcases to protect your items from theft and vandalism
9. 2,500 square feet of storage to store your valuables until they are sold
10. Computerized clerking terminals to provide fast, dependable, and accurate record keeping for buyers and sellers
11. Loading docks for ease of loading and unloading items
12. Video recording of all Auctions to ensure accuracy and security
13. And much, much, more. Call us today for a tour of our facility.
    

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTIONS

Q: How far in advance should I plan my auction?
A: To insure the auction date you want, the sooner the better. We recommend 6-8 weeks in advance; however, if a date is available we plan and hold many auctions within 3-4 weeks.

Q: Who does the set up of my items for the auction?
A: We offer several options that allow you to do as much or as little as you would like to do. If you would like we can handle everything from start to finish.

Q: What if it rains the day of my auction?
A: We offer complete tent set-up for all of our auctions in case of rain. Contrary to popular belief, sometimes rain will help an auction because people can’t do other things. (i.e. mow the lawn, paint the house or go to a ball game).

Q: Will people be running in and out of my house during the auction?
A: This is completely up to you. Unless the house is being sold at auction and people will be previewing your house we can lock your house and no one needs access to your home.

Q: Who handles the advertising?
A: We handle all advertising from start to finish, we do however, if you would like, consult with you and allow your input as to what advertising is used.

Q: How long will my auction last?
A: Auctions vary according to how much you have to sell. We sell an average of 125 items per hour.

Q: Should I clean my items and throw out the trash?
A: Please, Please, Please don’t clean anything or throw anything away until you consult with us. Many Items need special cleaning or sell better not being cleaned at all. Time and time again we have sold items for thousands of dollars that were on their way to the trash pile.

If you have any questions about the auction method of marketing your property, please feel free to call us for a free no obligation consultation at
(717) 597-9100 or (866) 424-3337