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Dorshorst Auctions, established 1990

Sell with us

Do not throw anything away until we have looked at it.

The items people assume are worthless are often the ones that draw the most attention. Before a dumpster shows up, let us walk through it with you. There is no charge for the conversation.

How it works

Five steps from a full house to a settled account

  1. 01

    Call Marv

    A short conversation covers what you have, where it is, and what your timeline looks like. There is no charge and no obligation.

  2. 02

    We walk through it

    We look at everything before anything gets discarded. This is the step that most often surprises people, because value rarely sits where you expect it.

  3. 03

    We catalog and photograph

    Every lot is numbered, described, and photographed. Detailed listings are what let a bidder three states away commit with confidence.

  4. 04

    The sale runs online

    Bidding opens for roughly a week and ends on a soft close, so a lot stays open as long as bids keep coming. Buyers pick up in Deerfield, and small lots ship.

  5. 05

    You get paid

    We handle cashiering and settlement with computerized bidder registration. You get a clear accounting of what sold and for how much.

What we handle

Sales we run

Estate Auctions
Our estate auction services help you liquidate valuable assets with ease, ensuring a smooth transition during times of change. We handle everything from the first walkthrough to the final settlement.
Household Auctions
Whether you are downsizing or clearing out a loved one's home, our household auctions provide a hassle free way to sell items quickly and efficiently.
Antique & Collectible Auctions
Model trains, coins, pottery, advertising, and Wisconsin art. Categories with real collector followings are cataloged lot by lot so the right buyers find them.
Farm Auctions
Specializing in farm household items and tools, our farm auctions connect sellers with buyers who appreciate the value of agricultural assets.

Start here

Tell us what you are working with

A rough description is plenty to start. We will follow up to arrange a walkthrough, and from there we can give you a realistic picture of what a sale would look like.

Auctioneer
Marv Dorshorst
License
WI Registered #344
Buyer’s premium
None
Serving
Deerfield, Madison, and Dane County

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