@Jim Rawlings posted:Gentlemen (PRRHorseshoecurved, feet, Randy Harrison, Jim M. Sr., Mike CT, BradF, ThatGuy, Mannyrock, prrjim, Nation Wide Lines, hobby-go-lucky, Patrick w, Mark Spadaro, Pete and Bob Bartizek)....WOW, such great feedback! I am so thankful for all your help and advice. You've provided a weatlh of information and insights. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. I will check out all your recommendations. Right now, without having done any research except with regard to Cabin Fever Auctions in Lancaster, PA, I will definitely do some comparison research. As I said above, Cabin Fever has the greatest appeal to date. Reason: they send the trucks, packing materials, drivers/helpers, etc. right to my front door, pack up and load everything, create a full inventory listing when they return to Lancaster, then choose the best auction date. The date is posted and I've had several dealers tell me they've had great success in moving excess product. And, as of my last chat with Cabin Fever, their fee is 20% of the gross sales....no hidden costs. At my age and general health, it's exactly what I need. I did York for many years with Billy Lucas of Ready to Roll out of Miami, FL. Those days are gone unless I decide to rent a few tables in another hall after I unload most of my collection. I have two 8x10x16 storage facilities which are totally full of nothing but mint and sealed items, all of which would approximate 150,000.00 in retail value. So, with such a huge amount, I need someone who can handle such a removal and sale at the best price possible. Yes, I realize that I will take a huge loss, but God willing, it will turn out okay. I will continue to post on OGR as some of you have seen until I sign up with the auction company (after I do the research you folks have recommended).
Again, you guys are terrific and I am so thankful for your help.
Jim
Warning! Make sure you have photos and inventory of ALL items you are planning to sell BEFORE they come.
