By Noel Smith
Whether you want to sell a one-of-a-kind collectable, or a whole office or houseful of furnishings and belongings, Patty Clark says “Come on Down!” For an estate sale, Clark’s Auction Company will take whatever is required whether it’s the entire household leaving it broom clean, to helping pick and choose those items that will provide the most return for the family and/or executor; now that’s “Full Service.”
“We are a full service company, not just a pick and choose operation. We know how difficult estate sales can be. Often there are severe time constraints in vacating the residence. We can often empty the premises in a couple of days, ship the items to our facility, and have them organized and ready to sell in a week or two.”
Auctions take place every three weeks on a Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. This provides enough time for prospective buyers to find those items they are interested in purchasing in the Clark’s Website Catalog. There are two auctions held, a Silent Auction on Tuesday, and the traditional Auction on Wednesday. The Silent Auction is for those items that in Patty’s estimation would be difficult to sell in a traditional auction but can still provide income for the seller.
Clark’s has a sliding scale depending on how much the individual piece sells for. When you sell an item at auction, if it in good working order, clean, and overall a good quality item, you will get a better price. Documentation on items is always a good thing and Antiques with documented history is a plus, but not always necessary.
They also have Online simulcast bidding with potential buyers kept up-to-date in real time so the bidding can proceed without any delays.
Items that Clark’s feature in the live auction on Wednesday include gold, silver, diamonds, antiques and collectibles while the ever-popular Tuesday Silent Auction which will feature countless treasures to bid on. “Really hot items right now are gold, jewelry and unusual antiques,” said Patty, “Collectables such as coin collections can also sell well.”
If you need help with a loved one’s estate, give Clark’s a call. They can consign an entire household or just one item. Professional appraisal services are also available. Clark’s services help you realize the most return for your items, and they do all the work so you don’t have to!
Patty Clark, the owner has worked in the auction industry for over 20 years and now pursues her dream of running her own auction service surrounded by her family. On auction night you will meet Jake Clark (her son) the Manager, Stage Manager Eddie, and Jake & Lilly the Concessions Managers (her grandchildren). This close nit team is assisted by their mom, Mia Clark, and of course Patty, who is your Auctioneer.
Visit the Clark’s Auction Company website at clarksauctions.com and there you will find their schedule and catalog for the next auction. Clark’s Auction Company is located at 103 Whispering Pines Drive, Unit D, in Scotts Valley. To schedule an appraisal or to arrange for your item(s) to be auctioned contact Clark’s at (831) 706-8776 or [email protected]. Patty looks forward to hearing from you.
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To visit the latest Clarks Auction Catalog visit www.clarksauctions.com