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Public perception of auctions is changing and becoming the first choice for people who want to sell and buy
real and personal property.
Source: NAA Auctioneer
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Believe In Auctions
P.O. Box 477
Merton, WI 53056
262.538.1600
Toll-Free: 866.470.2358
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Testimonials
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Click on the newspaper icon below to view a Milwaukee Journal Article involving Believe In Auctions
"Just a quick note to say a huge thank you from the Waukesha Family YMCA staff, volunteers and donors for your
outstanding work at our benefit golf outing and auction.
Your services are truly professional and entertaining and after talking with numerous
attendees after the event everyone enjoyed the auction.
We look forward to working with you next year."
Chris Becker
Waukesha Family YMCA
“Thank you and the Believe in Auctions team for all you did to ensure we had a successful live auction at our annual fundraiser, The Excalibur. Hiring a professional auctioneer was the right thing to do to excite the parents, alumni, and friends who graciously attended our event. Your high energy and humor were entertaining, yet you quickly adapted to the fund-a-need portion of the auction which required more sensitivity to raise funds for our cadets. We raised the most dollars ever for our fund-a-need project—45% more than the previous record.
Since this was the first year Cindy Trione and I were asked to manage this event, we sought your advice in advance and listened to your wisdom. We did things differently than had been done in the past, and those changes were very fruitful.
Cindy and I look forward to working with the Believe in Auctions team next year. We’ve already started planning for the event. ”
Rachel Golla
Director of Development
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
“Tim really turned on the crowd for our Live Auction this year! Everyone was impressed with his energy and the results he was able to achieve.
He and his staff are well seasoned and highly professional, great with the pre-planning and post event follow-up. We signed him up on the spot for our next event!”
Marcia Gjertson
Heart Ball Director
American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate
"As you know the the packing and moving process was the most difficult
thing I have ever had to do in my life. After living in the house for 38
years and not discarding much, there was a lot to do. I was drained
emotionally, physically and mentally. Thank God I was alert and well enough
to get it done with some help. Thanks to you and Believe in Auctions it was
done and right on time. The whole process was great. Not only did we have
the support of you Tim and Heidi, but you gave us the support of Jeff who
helped me get the house a little more marketable. Jeff spent nearly so much
time with me prior to the auction, that I thought he was part of the family.
The auction in September went better than I expected. The closing went very
well. We were satisfied with the whole process, thanks to you. I am very
glad we decided to go this route. (We really liked the gift basket, it was
perfect for our drive to Florida.) I would recommend Believe in Auction to
everyone. Good Job! Take care and God bless you."
Virginia Nairne, a recent Believe In Auctions home seller.
"Our Auction was a big success and huge part of that accomplishment was due to your expert auctioneering.
We thank you so much for the fabulous job you did for us Our heart felt thanks for making the evening so exciting and a lot of fun."
Marge Martin
St Johns United Church of Christ
P.O. Box 525, Merton WI, 53056
"I would like to thank you for the GREAT job you do for Oak Creek Ducks Unlimited at their banquets at Muskego Lakes Country Club.
You helped make 2009 a record setting year for their chapter."
Scott Jurk
Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited Volunteer
State Convention Co-Chair
SE Wisconsin Zone Chair
Oak Creek DU Co-Chair & MC
"Tim was invaluable to getting the prices up and being on-the-spot creative
in his presentation."
"Also, he was very warm and responsive to those who
gave, especially to those willing to provide monies for the server."
"I thought the auctioneer was great. I think he should definitely be invited
to return."
"Tim's engaging and appreciative style as an auctioneer made a positive
difference in our event's success - he was both entertaining and effective
in moving the auction along, and made this part of our event fun for our
attendees."
Kathy Gale, Executive Director
Interfaith Senior Programs, Inc.
"First let me start off by saying WOW! What a great job you all did to make New Berlin WWA history."
"Give yourselves a Big “AT a Boy” or “Girl” for a job done well, my personal
thanks for all your hard work making this the best banquet ever."
Bill Sallwasser,
WWA New Berlin Chapter
Inc.
"Tim Miller is “Mr. Awesome” in every way! The energy and
creativeness that he brings to our auctions is what makes the
event such a success. Tim turns our events into fun filled
evenings and everyone leaves with a smile on their face!
Thanks Tim for helping us address the needs of persons
experiencing homelessness in Waukesha County!"
Bernie Juno, Executive Director,
Hebron House of Hospitality
"As the owner of a large banquet facility that hosts many fund
raising events each year, I suggest Tim Miller to each and every one of them.
My customer satisfaction is my number one priority and by suggesting Tim to
these events helps to ensure that success. Tim helps my events raise more funds than ever
before in a fun and entertaining fashion which in turn helps to make my customers happy.
Thank You"
Chris Krause, Muskego Lakes Country Club
"Tim Miller of Believe In Auctions was wildly entertaining as he hosted our
Merton School technology fundraiser!
His energy is contagious and gets the whole room rockin'. I am convinced
that our auction donation totals for the last two years were double due to Tim's
auctioneer tactics and his unusual way of engaging the audience."
Kathy Panaro
Merton School Golf, Dinner & Auction Fundraiser Chairperson
" Tim Miller fundamentally changed the way we constructed our auction and
was instrumental in helping us double the profitability of our annual event.
"Our school’s annual live/silent auction is our single largest fundraiser and
the proceeds are allocated annually to cover extra-ordinary expenses for our
60+ year old Catholic school. The live auction portion of our program had become
a bit stale. We were constantly losing bidders from the crowd and we saw very little
“friendly competition” at the event. Tim changed that. The live auction has become an
event unto itself. Parents want to be engaged in the competition that Tim creates,
and the results speak for themselves.
We engaged Tim for the first time as the auctioneer
for our 2003 event and he helped us increase the auction’s proceeds by
a startling 61%! In 2004 we saw a further 18% increase in total proceeds.
Tim was not available for our 2005 event, and our proceeds were impacted.
In 2007 (recently completed) we were able to get Tim back again, and the net
affect was a 10% year/year growth in proceeds. "
There is no question that Tim’s personality and engaging style have had a heavy
impact on the profitability of our event. Further, the “fun factor” has been
tremendously improved. During the year, we regularly have parents asking us
“Is Tim the Crazy Auctioneer going to be back this year?”
Tom McCabe
St. Paul Catholic School Auction Committee
Westerville, OH
"Tim, Thanks for all of your efforts last night. I felt that the energy & style you
offer is a highlight of our event. When we select a date and time for next year, we will
be sure to contact you first to insure your availability. We appreciate your time & talents. "
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