Rick Grove is a Licensed Auctioneer in the Beautiful state of Ohio.  We are located 15 to 20 minutes North of  Cincinnati, and about 30 minutes South of Dayton.  With 20 years experience in the Antiques Business, he is known  for his knowledge, and the honesty and fairness with which he deals with buyers and sellers.  Unlike most auctioneers, he "Speak's" his Chant, so you know just what he's selling, and for how much, but is the speediest auctioneer around...

Jacob Grove "Jake"  Apprentice Auctioneer! We are the proud parents of our new Apprentice.  Jake will  now be working the floor as "Apprentice Auctioneer" and "Ring Man", and the occasional Clerk..  He no longer does the "grunt" work at the auctions. Just before and after!  Most of our regulars remember him as a baby, and can't believe he's  old enough to apprentice, or that they've gotten so much older!  :)

Terry Foster  Who joined us when we moved into our new location in 2006, is also a Ohio Licensed Auctioneer, is kinda Quiet with an obvious presence, helps sell in the back with Box Lots and Miscellaneous items, and is up front from time to time. 

***Up Front with Rick is Brian Sweitzer*** Our Clerk....One of the hardest, most boring, and most tedious  jobs is "Clerking", especially because of the speed in which Rick sells, and Brian doesn't miss a beat keeping up with him....He has the speediest pen in Cincinnati

OFFICE STAFF

Our auction is family run, "Sheri" Rick's  wife that's me, works as the Cashier, Paper Pusher, Web Designer, Problem Solver (we don't have many of those :), and general Welcome Wagon. 

Along side of her is the lovely Marlene Brown.  She's been a trusted friend for many years, and like one of our family.  She keeps the bidders tickets straight, Keeps me "Sheri" straight, Helps with Checking in, and out, and general Welcome Wagon # 2....

A new addition in the office but a very familiar face at the auction is the lovely Jenny Schuler, .  She has been filling in for years in just about all areas.  She is now a permanent fixture back in the office.

A new addition to our Auction staff is Cheryl Sloneker.  She wears many hats.  You will see Cheryl  Clerking, Running Sheets, Working the Ring, Working in the office, and......She is the main reason Consignors get their check on time......!

Also at the office or Snack Area  you will see from time to time Lucy Harrison (Ed's better half) in the early part of the evening helping out and if you've had the pleasure of tasting her baking you would know why we chose the Snack Area.

FLOOR CREW

Young Rookies

Rick & Sheris "Sons" Jake and Matt  have been around the business from the time that they were just a "Whisper", Many of our Bidders can attest to that, act as ringmen, sheet runners, loaders, and any other "needs done" things.....They're learning the business with the help of our professional and yet "fun" floor crew....and of course Mom and Dad..Additionally we somehow adopted "Jimmy Cole" who will  help out with anything on the floor or office.  All three appreciate the occasional  "Tip" for their loading abilities!

Getting down to the Nitty Gritty with the old Crew

***Mark Roads***  who with a bit of "humor", has fun in displaying and describing the merchandise, making sure it gets to the buyer, and running back for more goodies.

***Gene Tipton***  Helps during set up, helps at houses picking up Treasures and handles the Left side of the Room making sure the Treasures are evenly spaced out, has been in the auction business for (Many, Many) "we won't tell his age", years.

***Then there's  the Lovely Carol Sweitzer*** Who smoothes the rough edges of the  Male Crew up front and "tries" to keep them in line, although "this doesn't always work" their a lively bunch. She handles the Jewelry, and Showcase items up front. 

***Ed Harrison*** will work the Snack Area, Help on the floor in the Back, and do general running around depending on what's needed,  You will see him everywhere some nights....

Jr.  Simply Walks the Floor, Watches the Doors, and even catches the occasional Bid while doing all that!  What ever it takes!

*** Behind the scenes Charlie Kniepp.  He helps getting the consignors in and out in a timely manner....Packing, unpacking, and loading Treasures we pick up from homes and estates.  He's working with Rick all hours of the night and day most of the week, doing what ever it takes to prepare for Wednesday Night, and very much appreciated.

***Also behind the scenes and working late hours is Steve Kniepp, who helps keep our Auction Facility top notch, and looking "Spiffy".  

And what were working for is to Please our Consignors and Bidders....

THEY ARE THE BEST

At our  auctions the items we offer are always changing. Unfortunately or "fortunately" there are always many  wonderful surprises once Wednesday night comes around that have not been advertised either here or in the papers. We advertise in many different papers and Trade Magazines  hoping to reach a wide range of buyers ....

We are geared towards the antiques and collectible market.  We also hold a "BOX LOT" sale before our 6:00 auction event.  These box lots have a lot of great "treasures". Check out our "Auction Dates" page to see upcoming auction previews and dates......

**If you are interested in consigning please click on the contact us button, to see how this is done                               I just love this little  guy