I have been going to Jerry's auctions for many years. The first time that I went was with my aunt…read moreand I was 11 years old. As an adult I have been to countless auctions and referred people to him. Jerry and his staff are knowledgeable, personable, and just awesome people. His auctions are first class, very well organized, and an absolute day of fun to go to. Even if you don't buy anything. They make the auctions enjoyable. If you ever need anyone for an auction, realtor, or appraiser I always recommend Jerry. Miami County is very proud that Jerry & his wife have made this their home, their life, their business. Jerry and staff are absolutely one of the number one auctioneers in the state of Ohio.

Stichter advertises every auction as "A very fine" or "excellent" public auction, but sells mostly…read moremass-produced bric-a-brac like pyrex bowls, mold-made pottery, cross stitch samplers made to look antique, old fashioned furniture, etc. The staff makes it seem like they're doing the buyers a favor for just showing up on auction day. He also sometimes attributes items as things they are not. For instance, he sold a friend of mine a small vase Stichter said was jadite jade, but was actually resin plastic. When my friend took it to his jeweler for appraisal, the jeweler laughed and said it was worth, "About $3." My friend had paid $150. When he tried to return it to Stichter, he was told "as is where is" and his responsibility was to inspect all items before purchasing. Overall, this auctioneer is mostly hype. Oh, I forgot to mention that he favors his own workers when taking bids. I have seen him ignore other bidders when someone on his staff is bidding on an item.

I have to say that our interaction & business with Bob Hogstrom was incredibly frustrating &…read moredisappointing. We sadly needed the services for an estate sale quickly due to a combination of various circumstances beyond our control. I called several 'estate' people, he was the 1st to respond. He came right over, told my husband it was no problem to have the auction off site, he had 2 trailers, it works, all fits, etc., it worked with out very limited time frame so we proceeded to move forward. I received a text from Bob a few days later to tell me what day & time his crew would arrive to "pack." Now, to me, this seemed right on track with what he had told my husband, however when the people came at the designated time "to pack" (Bob was not there) they had no materials or trailers as they were told by Bob the auction was being held on site. Nope, not what was agreed upon at all. Bob arrives, he is immediately defensive telling me (mind you I have not met him in person yet) how his trailers are full and it'll cost me extra to have him take it somewhere else, etc,. So I cave because I need this done. Then he says, "Wait, when do you close on the sale of the house? " proceeding to tell me that the new owners will need to give us permission to hold an auction there after the closing. THE PLAN WAS TO HAVE IT OFF SITE! So, I get my Realtor to ask their Realtor to ask the buyer if this is ok....ugh! They say ok, but understandably ask to have the auctioneer cover the carpet, I mean it is their house & they were not planning on gobs of people traipsing through it. This was not an unreasonable request. Bob practically had a hissy fit, telling me he wasn't going to do that because it was a liability if someone slipped and fell. Every single thing with him was an argument. So in the middle of preparing for the ON SITE auction we were having my mother's funeral, yes, you read that right. Another reason I did NOT want this done at the house, it would have simplified things for our family to have it loaded on trailers and moved, but that was not what we had. So, family arrives at the house from out of state for the funeral while the "packers" are arranging things. My sister in law mentioned she would like a particular Wreath. It didn't seem like a big deal to me, but I suggested she mention it to Bob. Another family member wanted a chair. I cannot explain the level of unprofessionalism this man displayed, stomping his feet as if he were a spoiled child, throwing his hands in the air. He told them they would need to travel back to Ohio to attend the auction & bid on items if they wanted them now. He treated the family with complete disdain - it was appalling. He even came back the next day while we were at the funeral reportedly to take more photos but I have no doubt he was verifying that no items were missing. Even leading up to the day of the auction he couldn't seem to keep his act together, arguing with my husband over their conversations & refusing to cover the carpet. He eventually dropped off a roll of plastic for us to do ourselves, it was not enough of course so we had to buy more. The day of the auction is a day I will never forget. Bob may have "fucking been an auctioneer for 30 years" which he loudly yelled at the staff in his clerk trailer but I would say 30 years is enough. Time to quit. He was awful to my family. He did NOT EVEN ATTEMPT fair pricing on valuable items. He knew many people in the crowd personally & seemed as if he had his own side racket going on. Sold a $3,500.00 desk for $1.00, yes that's not a typo. Sold an $1,800.00 solid wood wall unit for $10.00. Other valuable antiques like a phonograph, he didn't even put forth effort, it was a joke. Even the other auctioneers that came to help him out came over to us to apologize for his behavior. Bob didn't care, wanted the sale over, & the folks that bought things for mere pennies were all pals of his. Completely unethical. I wish I could go back in time because I would NEVER hire him. His license should be reviewed and revoked.

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!…read more I found Bob to be evasive and NOT a man of his word. The contract calls for you to get a percentage of sales, but there are lots of extra built in charges. Charges for advertising, manpower, disposal, etc, ate into any profit. We expected to clear at least $4,OOO after everything was paid....haha My Mother got $500!!!! What a joke! There was a washer/dryer, refrigerator, dinning set, dishes, living room furniture, silverware, computer equipment, Longaberger Baskets, kitchen items (most) and so so so much more. We also experienced electrical problems in the house after the auction. Bob Hogstrom said he would help pay for the electrician, but we have not received anything and he does NOT return our calls. One auctioneer even spoke badly about items being auctioned. Can I give him a minus rated? DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!

I recently started using this pick up location for items and have been very impressed by all the…read morestaff at the warehouse. If you have 5 or more items that you have won and you email them a copy of the auction receipt they will have it pulled within 1 business day and you just pick up the bundle instead of having to wait there while they pull each item. All items I have won have been as described, even the item that was described as damaged was fine because it was only the box that had damage. I will buy most of my stuff from this location because of how helpful everyone has been.

Manager is terrible rude. I asked him to hold an item an extra day for me as when I showed up they…read morehad closed early and I missed getting my item and his response was to refrain from every bidding there again. Rude and highly unprofessional.

First time bidding on a auction and won. It was exciting. Now I'm addicted. Great customer service,…read moreand they are local! My overall experience was great. I recommend this place for anyone looking for deep discounted prices on new open box items.

Excellent handling of property auction! Professional, knowledgable and wouldn't hesitate to use Mr…read more Denney's business again!

From the owner: The auction process is the strongest method of selling and closing real estate in today’s…read moremarketplace and the market of the future. Ron Denney Auctioneer is a professional auction company in central Ohio owned by Ron and Katherine Denney, with each bringing decades of sales and marketing expertise and knowledge to every transaction to better serve their auction clients. The Denney name has been synonymous with Real Estate for over 50 years.

Highly recommend Justin and his crew from Caring Transitions. He enabled me to focus on the person…read morein transition and managed all the stuff. From the estate sale, donations and recycling he cleared out the condo and had it ready for sale in a short time. He was sensitive and respectful to the sentimental value of things and patient when she was not ready to let go of some items. He moved her stuff in to Assisted Living and was back in a year to move her stuff out of Assisted Living as she had another transition. He saved me many trips to Cincinnati by handling so many things on my behalf, communicated frequently and was fast and efficient. Very organized and kept good records. I feel lucky to have met him as he has great experience in the transitions of an older adult and offered an ear when times got tough. His service is invaluable!

Justin Lavadour did an excellent, high-quality job with the cleaning out and sale of items in my…read morelate father's home of many years. He is an excellent listener and always follow through appropriately.