Testimonials
March 17, 2008
Hello.
I just wanted to send you a message to let you know that my great Cabat vase arrived today. I am so overwhelmingly pleased with the piece... I just can't express myself adequately. Everything from the high bid, and the ease of which I was contacted from U.P.S. went just like clock work. Again, thankyou for a very pleasurable experience... the "Fellie" bud vase is perfect. Thanks again...My best, Mike C.
On a different topic, we have participated in several different eBay Live Auctions. Your auction house has been superb: accurate description, accurate condition report, excellent referral for packaging and shipment, and swift invoicing. We hope to visit again!
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year 2008.
Kind regards,
M N
The fine Italian glass bird arrived in California, safe and sound. The packaging was simply splendid. It is a real credit to you that your high quality standards remained intact despite severe storms in your region and other holiday business demands. Thank you!
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year 2008.
Kind regards,
M. N.
Encino, California
Hi Dirk,
We were happy to see our painting sold last Sunday. We didn’t get there until about one pm and left after you finished with our painting but wanted you to know we think you do a great job.
I’m just touching base with you now …………………...
By the way, Donna was the one who got embarrassed when she was waving at me and you thought she was bidding… sorry lol
thanks for everything,
Jerry and Donna
Dirk-
Thanks again for your help, and wonderful ...even masterfull ...job of the auction on my father's artwork. Our whole family has such deep respect for you as a person and admiration for your gifts as an auctioneer and art marketer. My mom continually raves about your good wife, and how well behaved and polite your son is. I want to do whatever I can do to support you. Here are a few of my ideas…….
Bruce R. ……….
Director, Training & Organization Development
You have added so much security to these past months I’m almost caught up with past bills etc.
Thank you so much.
Sylvia R.
Dear Dirk,
Thank you so much for selling the tankard and other items for us. We are so thrilled to have that much money.
Leta Jones
Westover Hills Presbyterian Preschool
Dear Mr. Soulis,
Thought I would let you know that the family of George B... is more than pleased with your handling all aspects leading to and the auction of his inventory of collectibles. The auction was a great success by reason of your preparations for it. Your ability to reach the potential buyer was a big plus. The catalog you prepared was outstanding along with your handling of the auction. Dirk, you handled all phases of this matter in a highly professional manner. We are most thankful. Last but not least, the results from your efforts was most impressive. Please know that I would be happy to recommend you to anyone needing the type of service you provide. With kindest regards and many thanks, I remain……..
Sincerely yours,
Paul W. B...
Dear Dirk,
You must be reading this note from a wheelchair, if not from a hospital bed. I thought last night that I hoped you were having a double martini, sucked from a straw, while your head was flat on a feather pillow. Our eldest son, R., attended the auction, and his wife called me early in the morning of the auction, and told us how to do the live computer broadcast. I wasn’t sure I wanted to do this, but she insisted, so I did- the entire auction. The speed of it all was so fast that my slow reaction times wouldn’t have let me bid on anything anyway. (I saw one picture that at another time I would have been interested in- the one done by the Hungarian painter.)
You well know that my admiration for you has been great and long lasting. The events of yesterday, your professionalism, your honesty are rare in our society that is so full of acceptable corruption. I hope you know my best wishes are with you for the continuing success of your business enterprise.
Sincerely,
Ronald M….
Dear Dirk,
I appreciate so much the professional way in which you handled the sale of my phonograph collection recently. From the time you started picking up the machines until the last one sold, you handled them with the greatest care. Your sale was planned so that it went smoothly and quickly.
I felt that the sale went very well, better than I had expected. That was due primarily to your advertising program.
Sincerely.
Mary F….
Dirk & Sue,
Good Job! And a check 48 hrs later! Hope we do as well with the next sale.
V.R.
Dear Dirk,
I want to express my thanks for how you handled the sale of items from my mother’s estate.
In an industry not known for its professionalism, you stand out for your thorough and sensitive management of the sale. My family and I especially appreciated how you handled the entire process, from the initial explanation of what we should expect, through picking up the items at my mother’s house, the inventory, advertising, the sale itself and finally a full and easily understood accounting.
Dirk, thanks again for your attention to all aspects of the sale. Looking back with 20/20 hindsight we wouldn’t change a thing and will recommend you to anyone with an upcoming need for an auction.
Sincerely,
Bill T….
Dear Mr. Soulis,
As we look back on 2006 one of the highlights for us was the success of the Antiques Affair last February. We had a wonderful time and continue to be very grateful to you and all the folks who volunteered to help us make it such a great evening.
Debra Parson
Steppingstone Development Director
Dear Dirk,
The Kansas City Art Institute would like to thank you for the time and energy you dedicated to the Vanderslice Holiday Shoppe and we hope you realize the importance of the role you played in this event.
Pamela J. Sibert
Vice President of Advancement
Dirk and associates
Luckily I was browsing the AntiqueWeekly Saturday night when I seen the auction ,a hasty decision was made to be on the road a 5 am Sunday morning.
I was luck enough to get the 2 carousel horses and a few other things that we had came for .
The main reason I an writing you this is to thank your staff for the very courteous treatment. your 2 ring men was most helpful in loading the horses for us,
My husband has been ill and not as active as in the past so this was a main concern when we bought them.
I ask to be put on the mailing list, we was most impressed with the auction and everything connected with it ( including the house cat who did her best to make friends!)
Hoping to be able to attend the Next auction ,am interested in the yellow diamond rings. Depending on which day they sell---
Thanks again
Bonnie and Loyd S…….
I wanted to tell you how pleased I was with the help and attention I received from you and your staff!
I knew when I called that everyone there was probably very busy, and I hoped that someone would at least get back to me with the info...I certainly never expected that my concerns would receive immediate attention, AND that several people would provide several responses to my questions. The young lady I spoke with was very pleasant, and provided answers to all my questions. This was followed up with emailed info and photos, even though I had said that wasn't necessary. I've sometimes not had that degree of professionalism, courtesy, and customer service when I've been standing right in front of someone!
This is only the second on-line auction that I've participated in. My first experience was very unpleasant, so I have made a point of not even looking at them. But you had several items I was interested in, and the fact that there was no buyer's penalty (I cannot bring myself to call it a "premium"!), made me more receptive to trying an on-line auction again. As I've said, I was very happy with your service, and should you offer any more items in which I'm interested (primarily early toys and early holiday), I will definitely sign up again!
Thank you.
Kathleen K…..
Just wanted to say thanks for a very nice auction today.
Dan & Cathy F
……just want to take the time to thank you for being helpful, I buy a lot of material per year, and one problem is shipping, the shipper you are using I can tell cares about the client and is treating people very fair, I being a person who owned a shipping store, know shipping and I also know rates, I quit using skinner in Boston, pretty much all together because of rates, with buyers premium and shipping I can hardly buy there. I buy a painting for $1000 and shipping and premium will be another $400 . Keep up the good work and in the end being fair and conscientious will pay, people are aware of being ripped off they just have no control over it. Your shipper is a good one keep him.
Tom
Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. Soulis,
Jo Ann and I …….. were bidders 111 today at the auction. We just wanted to tell you that in all the years that we have been going to auctions that we enjoyed so much the way you conduct your auction. You were so considerate and professional.
Mrs. Soulis, you signed me in today and you were just so nice since it was our first auction with you folks. We have been going to auctions for years but just have missed yours for some reason. Glad we came and we will be there tomorrow.
Again, thanks for the professional manner in which you handled all aspects of the auction today.
Take care and we will see you tomorrow. Bidder 111
Please pass this on to your staff.
Congrats for a great set up at the auction. My mother and I have been to several auctions being in the antique business for 15 years. And this is done right! Love the cataloged events, loved that the merchandise was put off to the side after purchased, loved that you had a view of the item on big screen, as the auction was going.
I was wondering with a catalog if items would be shown, of course I hadn’t marked the items when walking around and at the last minute afraid I was going to have to use description on what I was bidding on and praying it was the right items………..but never mind…..NOT only was there a catalog and great description, you had big screen view and you had the actual item being walked around!
The staff did a fantastic job keeping up and having items ready, I know that wasn’t an easy task, but they breezed thru it and made it look simpler than it was!
I just knew there was going to be a catch for smoothness doing the auction…that cashing out…or getting the right merchandise would be a problems………….so…..Okay getting ready to check out….went smoothly, friendly staff, ……………okay the hold up and complicated part is getting merchandise…………NOPE……..smooth, not a long wait…expertly done. Again Friendly staff, even helped carry out….YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME…! Wonderful…………
Again, wonderful job! We live in Blackwater and was about 1 ½ drive, But worth the drive for the great service, and handling of an auction. No doubt when I see a primitive auction, will do our best to be there!
Again keep up the great work, and keep up the great website!
Please pass this on to your staff, I know being in people person environment that you always hear the bad and there are very few pats on the back! So take the HUGE PAT on the back!
Will see you and your staff soon!
Sincerely,
………………………..
Business Development Officer
Alliant Bank
PS….Kitchen had great food as well…CHICKEN SALAD..WAS HUGE…didn’t even eat supper was still full.
I have left you excellent feedback for the great windsor. I am thrilled. I look forward to doing business with you again!
Dave H
Dirk, I believe the content sale wraps up what you have from Mrs. H…’s estate. Our family Thanks You for what you have done for us.
Best Regards,
Chuck H….