Why Choose Harmer-Schau?

1. We have been selected by the largest collector's society (the American Philatelic Society) and by the largest dealer's organization (the American Stamp Dealers Association) to be the official auctioneer for recent auctions.
   
   
2. Three generations of philatelic auctioning including Franklin Roosevelt, King Farouk, Caspary, Dale-Liechtenstein and many others.
   
   
3. Client list developed over 3 generations (75 years).
   
   
4. Philatelic, bank and collector references are available.
   
   
5. We are members in good standing of all major national philatelic associations.
   
   
6. Bonded and licensed by the State of California.
   
   
7. All California lots have published reserves to protect the consignor from low realizations.
   
   
8. To best sell your collection, we have two auction companies from which to choose.
   
   
9. Over 90% of the lots offered have sold in every auction we have held.
   
   
10. All California auctions held in conjunction with major shows, including APS and ASDA.
    
    
11. All email clients are informed about all upcoming auctions and their highlights.
    
    
12. All appraisal fees are refundable if sold through Harmer-Schau Auctions.
    
    
13. Lots personally described by Chris, Kurt or Bob Beall.
    
    
14. We accept consignments valued as low as $500.
    
    
15. Advances available up to 50% of the value of the collection.
    
    
16. Prompt payments - 40th calendar day after the auction
    
    
17. We offer individual lots estimated as low as $50 for Portland and $100 for California auctions.
    
    
18. Competitive commissions with no hidden charges.
    
    
19. Generous referral fees paid.