Donley
auctions
Our auction house is entrusted by consignors and collectible experts worldwide.
Our experienced staff has over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience.
Over 5 decades of collection evaluation, buying, and selling vintage Americana, rare antiques, and items of historical significance.
What Our Customers Have to Say
Effortless … in a Good way
Great auction. So easy to participate prior or during. Shipping was expensive as normal, but execution was worth it.
Gary Rubin
Good doing business with
Comfortable doing business again with
Paul Goriansky
Fast, efficient service
An easy, smooth transaction with everything taken care of eg selling, paperwork, packing and shipping to your door!
James Niven
Description is spot on, Bid with confidence.
Great to deal with!
Rob Botzenhart
Thanks Randy & Mike & your team for making my purchase so enjoyable!
I was the winning bidder on the “Large Pulley Operated Zoetrope and Phenakistoscope” September 9, 2023. Yesterday, September 29th I received my beautiful prize and I could not be happier. The packing was excellent. Everything was carefully wrapped in “large bubble” bubble wrap and nested tightly in crunched paper. The large cardboard box had an extra layer of cardboard lining the inside wall of the box. A shipper could have walked on it or dropped it off the back of the truck and it still would have survived. The photos in the listing were bright and clear and the description was just enough so I could be confident in what I was bidding on. The estimated value was $400-$600. When I saw the listing it felt like I already owned it. I was going to go up to $800.00, but as often happens someone else wanted it too, so I ended up with a $1, 200.00 winning bid. This is my third time winning a bid through Liveauctioneers.com, so I knew what to expect with the fees: Buyer’s Premium $276.00, Processing fee $59.75, Sales tax 110.70 and Shipping/packing/insurance a very reasonable $130.20: for a Grand Total of $1, 776.65. I know that is $576.65 more than the hammer price, but when I look at the big picture it is worth it to me. For 21 years in a row I attended the wonderful Antique Phonograph Convention at Donley’s Wild West Museum & Theme Park. Randy and Mike worked very hard to make sure everyone had a great time. When I came home from the show with a purchase I rarely thought about what the cost of hotels, meals & gas added to the cost of what I bought, it was just part of how the game is played... All the fees are just a part of how the auction game is now played. By the way, I guessed there would be about 12 to 20 “image strips” included in the purchase, but when I separated them all out from the curled roll I actually have 52! Thanks Randy and Mike and your team for making my purchase so enjoyable!
Mike Ellingson
You guys were excellent. Susan answered me with lightning speed, reassured me that my package was getting packed up and out ASAP, and even mentioned she'd try to get me moved up in the queue. Small team, but to me that always means more thoughtful to their clientele! Thank you!
AJ Carapella
This house is my Number 1
The Donley family and there staff run one of the best Auctions house in the country. Warm and Friendly host and reliable. Count on them to deliver and meet your expectations. Need I say more?
Steven Krams
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
So pleased with the entire auction experience here. The fan was even better than described. The shipping was way better than other auctions and best of all the fan was securely packed with crumpled paper and there wasn’t any of those completely nasty messy packing peanuts which I loathe. All auctioneers should learn from them. The staff in the office are wonderful too and so patient and kind. Thank you so much! ❤ ️ 💕 ❤ ️
VANCE MILLER
The Mission
We take pride in providing an excellent experience to consignors and collectors, preserving and presenting the relics of our past with integrity and forward-thinking innovation.
We continue to develop & maintain enriching & long-lasting bonds with our consignors, collectors, & our community.
The most priceless treasures are the memories we make.
The Team
Randy Donley
Owner · Appraiser · Auctioneer
Susan Hagerty
Owner · Auction Manager
Greg Wilson
Auctioneer
Front Office
Eileen Lyons
Office Manager
Lillian Mosier
Office
Lisa McGuire
Office
Full-Time Staff
Tucker
the Auction Dog · Model
Nate Eagan
Shipping
Brett Luth
Operations Manager
Jim Obos
Photography Manager
Ryan Boyle
Expert
Karin Graddy
Marketing Manager
Michele Kaspar
Shipping Manager
Jenni Swiatek
Auction Manager
Mike Donley
Consignment Specialist
Neal Lueders
Firearms Expert
Brian Mapes
Expert
Justin Teppen
Shipping
Part-Time Staff
Ron Garrity
Bayonet Expert
Becky Obos
Photography
Ashley Mikkelson-Lueders
Photography
Roger Wooten
CPA
David Hilpp
Military Expert
Trevor Bruski
Shipping
Matthew Burley
Shipping
Anthony Bratko
Shipping
Jolie Tomasello
Expert
Jesse Bleemel
Art Expert
Brad Dodds
Project Manager
Nick Walter
Shipping
Wayne Grossich
Expert
Joey O'Brien
Auction Advisor · Specialist
Lou DePasqua
Auction Advisor · Specialist