Q: Do you accept credit cards at your auctions?
A: Yes! Mastercard, Visa, and Discover cards!
Q: If I win an item when can I take it home?
A: In most cases if you are the winning bidder you can take the item home immediately after paying for it. You do not have to wait until the entire auction is over.
Q: Can I register before attending and auction?
A: Yes, please email us for pre-registration details. On-site registration takes less than 1 minute. Have your ID ready to go and let us know of any address changes.
Q: Are the auctions held in the rain?
A: Unless otherwise noted, Yes! Don’t let Mother Nature get in your way!
Q: Do you have winter auctions?
A: Yes! We sure do! Better bundle up if you want us to do an outside auction.
Q: How can I find out more information on a specific item I am interested in?
A: Feel free to ask us! We are more than happy to share as much information as possible on any item we have on auction.
Q: Does Hamele offer a pickup service for items I wish to have sold on auction?
A: Yes we sure do! Please contact us for additional information!
Q: What happens after my items are sold on auction?
A: Usually, within five to seven days after your auction you will receive a complete, itemized computerized printout of all items sold including lot numbers, descriptions, individual prices, itemized expenses including commission charged and the net total along with a check from Hamele Auction Services. Payment can be as soon as Auction day-funds can be wired or paid in check – no cash settlements.
Q: Does Hamele provide Fair Market Appraisals?
A: Yes we sure do! Please contact us for additional information!
Q: How much does it cost to attend a Hamele Auction?
A: It’s totally free! Registration takes 2 minutes and you’re assigned a bidder number. Simply hold up your number when you wish to bid! It’s super easy, and super fun!
Q: How much does it cost to have Hamele Auction my property?
A: We offer a wide variety of auction packages specifically tailored to fit your needs!
Q: Where do you host auctions?
A: In a nutshell: Anywhere! We’ve held auctions in Portage, Montello, Monroe, Madison, Randolph, Columbus, Baraboo, Sauk City, Merrimac, Lodi, Sun Prairie, Deforest, Marshall, Wausau…the entire state of Wisconsin and surrounding states is fair game!
Q. Does Hamele Auction Service offer out of Wisconsin services?
A: Yes, Being part of the National Auctioneers Association has allowed us to meet and partner up with Auction Companies outside of the Wisconsin boundaries. We have access to their services to help you out with out of Wisconsin needs. Please call and we can discuss the process and potential of this type of service. Ask the Auctioneer has the request for more information form.
Q. What if I want to have an auction?
A: Contact us if you are thinking about having us do an auction for you. Ask the Auctioneer has the request for more information form.