Buyer of collections in Michigan?

@Sparty1225 posted:

Hello,

My Aunt is trying to help her sister sell her husbands train collection. He has a mix of ho and o scale he has been collecting since he was a kid.  Do you know of anyone in Michigan?  I know of Graham’s trains out of Ohio but not sure if others you would recommend

northern michigan is location

Thank you

I would first contact Stout Auctions (they are in Indiana), and see what they can do for you (they are a Forum Sponsor).

@Sparty1225 posted:

I know of Graham’s trains out of Ohio but not sure if others you would recommend

northern michigan is location

Graham's trains (I know it well).  It is the "SOLD OUT.  NONE AVAILABLE" website of the Midwest.

John

I would like to see some of it for purchase.

I also recommend Stout Auctions.  I've used them to sell some trains and was very happy.

Whatever you do, do NOT allow someone to come in and cherry pick part of the collection.  In most collections, 15-20% of the items represent 50-75% of the value.  Stout is very good at getting the max amount for those desirable items.

Thank you for the suggestions.  I sent her the auction information and told her I think that is the best way.  If she sends me pictures I will post them.