Ripley Auctions

I choose Ripley auction company after interviewing 3 different companies and they were certainly the right choice. The owner and all the staff were not only knowledgeable and professional, but also very kind and compassionate to me. They handled our collection with care and did considerable research to catalog the items. Anyone who knows auctions knows a price is never guaranteed. A few of our items did not reach the lower limit but many reached the top limit and several exceeded that a by quite bit. Through their advertising and email connections Ripley was able to reach those interested in what we were selling. The results of the auction were actually astonishing, but even had they not been my experience was astonishing.R. WilliamsSeptember 2023

Can't say enough about the appraisal services I received during my recent divorce. They were able to accommodate me on short notice, were professional, and helped to get things moving in the right direction so that mediation proceeded fairly. Thanks.Erin M.November 2023

Overall, I had a very positive experience with Ripley Auctions. I won a piece in one of their art auctions, and although I live 128 miles (2 hours) from their location (Dayton Ohio to Indianapolis), it seemed that the best option would be to have it shipped using their in-house shipping service. I naively thought it would cost maybe $50 to ship, and also, the cost of gasoline alone would be nearly $30 for the round trip pickup option.

Unfortunately, shipping my item was not a very good option. Due to it's size (over 40" long) and weight (over 20 pounds), the shipping cost was going to be over $300. I received a call from Maggie (of Ripley Auctions) to personally let me know that this was going to be expensive to ship, and she was kind enough to also explain that it was mostly due to surcharges that the shipper charges for oversized packages. She also offered to investigate further to see if there was another way to get the shipping costs down. I really appreciated her willingness to go the extra mile to check into that possibility.

However, after I thought about it some more, I decided to call back and see if it was possible to pick it up on Saturday. Maggie mentioned that they were closed on Saturday, but given the situation, she was willing to meet with me if I wanted to pick it up Saturday. Maggie apparently does not exactly live close to the auction house, so I was very moved that she was willing to do that for me. I so much appreciate Maggie going the "extra mile", on her own time.

I'll absolutely be open to doing more business in the future with Ripley Auctions. But I'll probably want to be focused on smaller/lighter items. :^DSteve MNovember 2022

This place is amazing. The people are kind and patient and know a ton about valuable items. This place will help if you need advice or thoughts about family antiques. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING... Must contact.A very happy consignerJuly 2023

Kudos to Ripley Auctions!
As a veteran auction participant, over the years, I have literally worked with dozens of auction houses…the good, the bad, and often, the indifferent.
Ripley Auctions, though, SURPASSES them all.
Dan Ripley, time and again, puts together exciting, well-documented auction lots. Behind the scenes, especially post-auction, Maggie oversees incredible customer service…She’s warm, super helpful, articulate, intelligent…just WOW! (Did I mention ‘WOW’ ?)
With both Dan and Maggie, and their fabulous customer support, I give Ripley Auctions my highest recommendation!Barry S.December 2022