Many people have asked us how we found such an awesome family of Auctioneers and long story short here you go….
My parents, Danny and Cheryl Todd, moved into a new neighborhood when I was in middle school, while living there I became friends with the boy who lived down the street. That boy’s name is Cody, and his dad’s name is Gary (you might be catching on). While we lived in that neighborhood my parents were mostly in the Estate Sale buisness and had no thoughts of opening an auction house. A few years later Cody and his family moved to the East Valley, the neighborhood was sad to see the lovely family go.
Then my Freshman year of highschool came and it was time for a my parents to find a new “hobby” otherwise known as a buisness (they are always out to find the next big adventure by turning something they love into a buisness). They loved auctions and attended them quite often. One day my dad got the idea to open his own! They found the building, painted, bought showcases, and even found consignors, but what about the all-so-important auctioneer?? After giving it some thought the lightbulb came on, “wasn’t Cody’s dad, Gary, an auctioneer?” Right then they called Gary and explained that they would love to have him be the auctioneer for Pot of Gold Estate Auctions. Gary was very interested and also told my parents that it was somewhat of a family buisness, his wife, Colleen, and step sons, Noah and Bobby D. are also auctioneers, Cody also helps out with calling.
They are not only FANTASTIC, they are also award winners! They have won various awards over the years and we are very blessed to have them as part of our POG Family!
We just recently had a several Disney pins consigned to our auction and I wanted to share some Disney pin facts with you!
Pin trading began in the Disney parks in late 1999 and became a huge hit and it is something adults and children can do together! Disney has rules and regulations for how pin trading should be conducted within park limits, one main rule - money cannot be used in a trade (only pins for pins). While in Disney parks cast members may be wearing lanyards with pins, guests are able to trade with them up to 2 pins per person as long as you don’t give them a pin they already have!
What to trade for? Some people focus on one character, movie or attraction to collect while others, like me, collect whatever they think is “cute” or special to them. Both ways of collecting are fun and exciting and you never know what you are going to find next time you are on the hunt in the parks!
There are several different types of pins: Limited edition, open edition, Artist Proofs, Cast lanyard pins, Cast exclusive pins, Slidder pins (moving parts), 3D or raised pins, and many more!
Here is some information taken from Disney’s offical pin trading website: (more…)
This fabulous dragon bracelet and earring set is a perfect example! Available for bids in the October 19, 2010 auction catalog.
A little known designer costume jewelry maker, “HAR”, was based in New York, and was only in business for a few short years in the 1950′s and 1960′s. This dragon bracelet (with matching earrings), is one of their signature pieces, and was even featured in Judith Miller’s 2003 Collectors Guide (page 164), as valued at $700-$800!
While not much is known about Hargo Creations, it appears as though (more…)
We have such a great job! We meet the nicest people, and get the joy of connecting people who have a passion for collecting with the objects of their desire. One of our regular consignors has a HUGE collection of cartoon cels – Disney, Lil’ Abner, Woody Woodpecker, Terry & the Pirates – you name it, he’s either got it, or has had it at some point in the past. As he consigns each cel we get the thrill of hearing him tell us how he aquired the cel; what significance it has to him and his collection; and why he is letting it go to it’s next home. As we list those cels into our catalog we get a true sense of passing along a piece of history and legacy. How many people get to say THAT about thier jobs?!
Our customers (those we already know, and even those we haven’t yet met) are very important to us. And whether you sell through Pot of Gold Estate Liquidations or someone else, we want you to make an eduacated decision.
Here is alink to an excellent article from Kovels.com cautioning against selling to ”Special Event” buyers. There are many reputable buyers out there, but do your homework, and know what you are selling, and approximately what value to place on it before you attend one of these “Special Events”.
POG had a very special event before the auction on March 16th. Falconer, and fellow auction enthusiast, Gary Lollman brought Isis, his Saker Falcon to share with us!
Gary has been a falconer for 28 years, and has taught environmental education and natural history classes for over 30 years. He also does special programs with reptiles, (snakes, lizards, tarantulas, and scorpions).
Gary is very knowledgeable and his enjoyment and passion for what he does is contagious – if you want to contact him for a special event of your own, his email address is: glollman@yahoo.com
