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Fine pair of John Bennett pottery vases $9,000
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AUCTION services

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Whether you have a single item, collection or estate, Cordier Auctions & Appraisals offers a full range of auction services.  Each of our clients’ situations are unique.  We offer a no-charge consultation at our offices or your location to assess the property and evaluate your goals.  Our recommendations may include one or several methods to achieve optimal results.  Our commissions are competitive and all of our auctions include professional staffing as well as computerized registration, clerking, checkout and itemized consignor reports.  Contact Us for more information.

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Consignment Auctions
Appropriate for individual items, collections and specialty items.  Held in our comfortable, secure and climate controlled salesroom with ample parking.

CATALOG AUCTION OF ANTIQUES & FINE ART
Live/Internet catalog auction that combines a traditional live auction with the power of an online catalog and worldwide Internet bidding.  Services include:

  • Research and authentication
  • Professional photography
  • Detailed online catalog with estimates
  • International, national and regional promotion
  • Print and online advertising
  • Live, Internet, absentee and phone bidding
  • Professional packing and shipping services

VARIETY AUCTION OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Live auction of collectibles, antiques and select contemporary items.  Includes:

  • Regional and local promotion
  • Print and online advertising
  • Live and absentee bidding

Find out more about Selling with Cordier Antiques & Auctions

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Miniature chest of drawers, Cumberland County
Sold for $7,750 on November 9, 2008

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estate and personal property auctions
An excellent option when downsizing a residence or liquidating a business or estate.

ONSITE
Held on location, it may include real estate.

  • Regional and local print and online advertising including trade publications, flyers, email notices and Web site
  • Removal and disposal of unsaleable items
  • Preparation of items for sale
  • Setup of auction site including tents, chairs and food concession

OFFSITE
When the location will not accommodate an onsite auction, property can be sold at an offsite location and when applicable, enhanced with other consignments.  Packing and transportation provided.

TAG SALE
An onsite liquidation method for property that may exhibit best where it is located.  Items are pre-priced for sale and offered to the public for a set period of item.  Usually a two day event, the merchandise is often discounted the second day.

1992 Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper
Sold for $30,000 on May 31, 2009

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real estate auctions
Suitable for all types of real estate including residential, commercial, land, farms and estates.  Offers an accelerated seller-controlled process that realizes market value through competitive bidding.

  • Seller sets the terms, not the buyer
  • Competitive commission rate
  • Comparative market analysis to establish realistic market value and set reserve
  • Preparation and staging of property for viewing by potential bidders
  • Inspections at open house and private showings by appointment
  • Regional and local print and online advertising
  • Large nonrefundable deposit
  • No contingencies
  • No “after sale” concessions, negotiations or delays
  • Settlement in 30 to 45 days
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Camp Hill property
Sold for $205,000 on July 12, 2008

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