We ordered several items of ephemera from this auction company, and they arrived using the…read more"shipping Pros in Chatam, Illinois. The shipping company is well known for its 1-star reviews, but Patricia Doyle's company still uses them. They sent my order, which included over $600.00 of collectible ephemera, in a weak-sided, used Pamper box with no protection. The box was stuffed with USPS priority mail boxes (which is highly illegal btw), and it arrived with missing items and damaged product. The Doyle company was told and refused to respond. This company does okay with auctions but is a failure with shipping as long as they use a 1-star company that does disastrous packing and shipping. The "Shipping Pros in Chatam, Illinois." Please have anyone but the shipping pros (which they certainly are not) ship anything for you. Please take a look at their profile; you won't regret it. Patricia Doyle refused to respond and allowed this company to continue representing them. I can't imagine any successful company partnering with such a disreputable packing serice (in my opinion) to ship and represent for them.

They do not buy antiques, ergo should not be listedyelp as antique buyers. They only list items for…read moreonline auctions, ando will give NO info on values.

Good friendly service. You can trust them to treat you fairly. I have used them since the beginning.read more

Wonderful experiences every time I purchase items from them. Honest and dependable auction…read moreservices. Never a disappointment. Friendly service with a smile!

Easy bidding process on-line, convenient pick-up hours, and friendly staff!read more

Massey auctions are always interesting and entertaining. I have bought many wonderful items over…read morethe years. And have sold items as well. I'm very happy with the service they provide.

Watching a Massey auction is like a cross between an episode of American Pickers and Antiques Road…read moreShow, but more entertaining! The regular bi-weekly Thursday night auctions, as well as the scheduled estate sales, always have a rollicking mix of items.... all jumbled together. A Chippendale chair might be auctioned just before or just after a pair of old golf shoes. You just never know! I'll bet there's not a lot that the Masseys haven't sold over the years! With the recent scandals at Ivey-Selkirk, it's hard to find a good auction house in the area, but the Masseys are doing a great job of picking up the slack without taking the fun out of their jobs. They like the upscale estates, but aren't averse to selling old farm equipment or store liquidations, either -- they just good-naturedly tackle the job at hand, and put on a really good show while doing so. The audiences are a hoot, too. You see a LOT of local antique dealers looking for bargains, lots of toothless Fagin types and hairy ZZ Top wannabes, and everything in between. Doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, though, because the Masseys like everyone, whether you're a bargain-hunter, an antique dealer, or an upscale collector, and they make it a point to entertain. Even if you aren't buying anything, it's fun just to watch the sale! That said, I've gotten a lot of magnificent pieces of furniture at Massey Auctions; some of it just reasonable and some of it for a song. I've also gotten caught up in the fun and gone home with a few nonsensical impulse buys, but that's one of the hazards of going. Don't go to one of the Thursday night auctions expecting Sotheby's. These are rapid-turnaround events held at the Maplewood American Legion Hall ... but just because the venue isn't tony doesn't mean there's nothing good for sale! The Masseys are honest, too, so if something is a reproduction, they will say so right from the outset, or if they aren't sure of the provenance of an item, they'll tell you that too. Come prepared, because the sales are cash- or check-only. You should go! You'll have a great time!

The art was interesting to look at. Enough so that we even placed bids on a couple of pieces. The…read moreappetizers were good and varied, and replenished often. A signature drink was offered as well as beer, wine, seltzers and water. The staff is friendly and approachable but not pushy. Questions were answered without making you uncomfortable. We met and chatted with staff and other guests. The musical guest @ishensemble was really good! Great jazzy feel! It's always nice listening to live music when you can just tell that they are enjoying themselves while playing their music. While the bathrooms were in the common lobby and around the corner they were clean and nice. I would attend again.

Went for the auction preview and cocktail reception. Had a great collection of sculptures by Father…read moreMel and a lot of mid 2000 century furniture that was really nice. Throw in some other random art and it really is a nice collection for the auction, something for everyone. Had a very nice charcuterie table and a good open bar selection. I thought the Handlebar custom cocktail was too gingery but they had a good selection of craft beers and some nice wines as well. Also saw Mayor Spencer looking around as well. Always enjoy exploring their art auctions and cocktail hours. Oh and the band @ishensemble was really good!

Very professional. Quick results for sellers and buyers are getting good results as well.read more

A great auction company! Rob the owner is top notch, just a fantastic person to work with! All the…read moreladies in the office, Lucy, Echo, And Elly made the paperwork for my purchase a breeze, super understanding and really outstanding too work with! I look forward to attending and purchasing through "Martin Auction" again!!!! 1000% recommended!