Learn More About Ray’s Experience & Make the Best Returns on Your Equipment, Collectibles & More in Central Missouri

Ray is a lifelong Missouri resident and has lived in mid-Missouri for decades. As a child, he spent any money he earned on baseball and football cards, and that passion lasted through his twenties. He had safely stored and collected 75,000 sports cards for decades, and after moving to a new home, he decided it was finally time to sell his collection. 

He wanted to make sure his cards were handled for their true worth and properly sent to their new owners, and after concluding that selling them all in an auction was the right choice, Ray turned to Atterberry Auction & Realty Company for help with his large sports card collection. The collection was sold in a micro auction among other sports memorabilia, and now he’s ready to share his experience working with mid-Missouri’s auction specialists. 

How did you hear about Atterberry Auction & Realty Company?

I have known about Atterberry for a while. We moved to Columbia in January of 1980, and had heard of them in the community. 

What did you sell at auction with Atterberry?

I sold my 75,000 sports card collection, mostly baseball and football cards. 

How did you feel about the result of the auction?

I earned what I expected from the sale of the cards. It was an easy and simple process, so I am happy with the result. 

What was the Atterberry team like when you first came to them for help?

The selling process was easy. They came by the house to see what kind of collection I had, and would let me know when they had another sports card collection auction.

From start to finish, how long did it take you to sell your personal property with Atterberry? 

From the first meeting to the sale, the process was completed in about 6 months. This time was spent preparing for the right type of micro auction and gaining a larger audience by featuring multiple sports memorabilia sellers alongside me. The actual auction took about two weeks, and I had a check within a week.

Can you compare selling with Atterberry to the traditional selling process? Are there any problems you’ve had trying to sell in the past?

I tried selling cards on my own, and it did not work out that well. I was trying to sell everything at one time, and no one wanted that many cards. Atterberry put them in 200+ lots, and people could bid on individual lots and not 75,000 cards at one time.

How did Atterberry help you prepare for your auction?

They separated the cards into smaller lots to make it easier for people to buy. They also singled out high-value cards to sell as individual lots. I didn’t have to do anything. 

Can you talk about the marketing they did for your personal property before the auction? 

They advertised the auction in various ways that reached people who were interested in sports cards. 

How was your auction preview experience? 

The preview was great because there were so many cards that it was hard to see them all online.

Would you buy or sell personal property with Atterberry Auction & Realty Company again?

I would definitely use them again, and I follow their auctions on social media. My wife and I have visited some of the properties that they have auctioned since then.

What would you say to people who are considering selling personal property in Missouri?

I was able to follow the auction online, and the best part was watching people bid up the higher-priced cards on the last day. 

What you need to know about micro auctions in mid-Missouri before calling Atterberry

Gather your high-value assets & documentation 

The first step in planning your auction with Atterbery Auction & Realty Company is deciding what you want to sell. Our team has truly sold everything over the years, from heavy-duty excavators to classic cars to gold and silver coins. The most commonly bid items in mid-Missouri micro auctions include: 

• Vehicles 
• Boats & recreational equipment 
• Construction & industrial equipment 
• Farm & lawn equipment 
• Coin collectibles & valuable assets 
• Trailers & specialty vehicles 
• Motorcycles & powersports 

Once you have collected all your sellable items, you’ll want to grab ownership papers, titles, and other necessary documentation. 

Schedule a consultation with our personal property experts in mid-Missouri

Now that you have an idea of what is going into the auction, it’s time to get in touch with Atterberry Auction & Realty Company. We’ll call or meet with you to discuss the market value of your personal property and the best strategy for making sure your micro auction is a success. Our professionals will also review the condition of your items and assess their standout features for bidders. We speak to buyers and sellers in the mid-Missouri community daily, keeping us on the pulse of trends, brands, and a plethora of important information.

Establish auction dates & sign the contract with Atterberry Auction & Realty Company 

Once everything is approved, our auction team will send you a contract to finalize the details. Next, we will schedule an online auction based on your timeline and answer any questions you may have as the process continues.

Your vehicles, equipment, or valuables will be delivered to our auction headquarters in Columbia, MO

Atterberry Auction & Realty Company will need your items sent to our location before the auction begins. If you are in the Columbia, MO area and deliver the items yourself, it is easy to find our headquarters and drop everything off seamlessly at your scheduled handoff time. 

Atterberry Auction & Realty Company will set up your central Missouri micro auction & marketing campaign

For every micro auction, Atterberry launches a high-exposure marketing campaign that targets serious buyers in the mid-Missouri community and beyond. With incredible photos, social media posts, and more, we can reach out to people who will take an interest in your collectibles, outdoor equipment, vehicles, or other lucrative personal property. This will create an audience before your micro auction with Atterberry Auction & Realty Company officially starts.

Your micro auction in mid-Missouri will go live to bidders online

Our online auctions go live and run for two weeks, giving buyers the chance to compete among many other verified bidders. This process moves quickly, but at just the right pace to ensure your micro auction is seen by people all across the net and given a fair shot to receive the best offers. After the highest bidder is determined, we’ll take care of the rest in closing out your micro auction. 

Our auction team handles buyer previews & pickups of your items in mid-MO

Atterberry Auction & Realty Company manages every detail of buyer previews and item pickups, shipping, and coordinating scheduling and logistics to ensure a professional, secure, and stress-free experience for both sellers and buyers.

The auction closes in mid-Missouri & Atterberry sends your payment

At the end of your mid-Missouri auction, we will collect payments from buyers and send your earnings. These returns typically appear within three to five business days. Now you can relax knowing your personal property is in a good place, and you can collect the benefits of a successful sale. 

Whether You Have Collectible Baseball Cards, Farm Equipment, or Other High-Value Personal Property in Mid-Missouri, We’ll Take You to the End of Your Micro Auction

The Atterberry Auction & Realty Company team approaches every personal property auction and micro auction with a customized strategy in mind. Selling large collections and high-value items by yourself can be difficult, but our auctioneers utilize decades of experience to keep your sale organized from the first consultation to the buyer preview. Reach out and let us help you with your mid-Missouri micro auction today.