Sell With Erkelens & Olson Auctioneers
Your assets. Our auction expertise.
From surplus inventory and equipment to business liquidations, bankruptcy estates, and specialty assets, Erkelens & Olson Auctioneers helps you sell through competitive public auctions—backed by three generations of experience and an established buyer network.
Asset Specialties
What We Specialize In
From commercial liquidations and bulk inventory to equipment, estates, and select consignments, we help you find the right auction approach.
Complete business closures, commercial assets, warehouse inventory, and surplus equipment.
Auction and liquidation services for bankruptcy trustees, attorneys, receivers, and other professionals responsible for asset disposition.
Overstock, customer returns, recovered freight, truckloads, and surplus merchandise.
Manufacturing equipment, forklifts, tools, vehicles, and other commercial assets.
Estate collections, valuable personal property, specialty equipment, and unique assets.
Select high-value or specialty items considered on a case-by-case basis.
Why Sell With Us?
50 Years of Auction Experience
Family-owned and operated since 1976, Erkelens & Olson Auctioneers brings three generations of auction and liquidation experience.
Hundreds of active bidders each week, supported by an extensive email subscriber base and targeted marketing campaigns.
From evaluation and cataloging to photography, marketing, bidding, and buyer coordination, our team manages the auction process.
For business closures, bankruptcies, and estate liquidations, we build auction strategies around your deadlines, circumstances, and logistical needs.
Prompt settlement processing after each auction helps you turn merchandise into cash without unnecessary delays.
Seller Process
How It Works
From your first submission to auction day and payment, our team guides you through each step.
Submit information about your merchandise or assets, including descriptions, quantities, location, and photographs.
We review the type of merchandise, estimated auction value, quantity, condition, and overall suitability to determine whether it’s a good fit.
For approved consignments, we coordinate the appropriate auction process, including any necessary transportation, cataloging, photography, and marketing.
Your merchandise is offered through our online auction platform to our established network of buyers.
No lengthy waiting periods. Consignor payments may be processed as early as auction day, with most settlements completed by the following Monday.
Ready to Sell?
Whether you're managing surplus inventory, liquidating business assets, handling a bankruptcy or an estate, our team is ready to help.
Tell us what you have, and we'll work with you to determine the right auction approach.
All consignments are subject to evaluation and approval. Individual items are considered selectively based on value, demand, and suitability.
