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Selling Everything in the Room

One of my favorite referrals came through a friend in the auction business. Her long-time friend had many outstanding items to sell. She recommended me and Kamelot as she thought the items were ideal for our auctions. Her friend was not dealing with an estate. She was not down-sizing [...]

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A Thankful Client

One Spring Day many years back, I was referred to a Main Line Suburban Philadelphia client. She was selling her 1950’s home and down-sizing.  Her home was filled with many very nice period Mid Century Modern Furniture and Furnishings.  She knew precisely which items she [...]

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The Importance of Listening

I have been going to auctions since childhood, but early in my auction career, I was referred to a widow who was down-sizing and significantly changed my perspective on auctions. Her home felt too big to live in by herself now that her children were grown, and the emotion she [...]

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A Truly Special Client and a Very Tight Schedule

I was asked many times this past December if I am busy with clients during the year-end holidays.  Kamelot and most auction houses are typically closed for that week and I have not received a great many inquiries between Christmas and New Year’s over the years. There is typically [...]

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A Client Requiring Patience

I was referred to a woman living in Central New Jersey who was executor of a family estate.  She had many items she was hoping we could handle for her and sounded like a promising opportunity.  I arranged for one of our specialists to talk with her.  However, he was unable [...]

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