Types of Auctions Performed 
Weekly Auctions of Estates and Consignments • Traditional Real Estate Auctions • Coin Auctions. • Store & Business Liquidations Auctions. • Restaurant equipment • Charitable and Fund raising auctions too numerous to mention. • New Merchandise Auctions. • Storage Building Auctions. • General Merchandise Auction - Held weekly. • Antique Auctions - Conducted regularly.

Our Services Include:
• Free Consultations - we can help with appraisals and selecting what type of auction will best serve your needs
• Special Auctions - including Commercial Auctions, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, On Site or Estate Auctions, Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Auctions, Collector Cars, Benefit-Charitable Auctions 
• Pick up and Delivery - call us to make arrangements
• Quick Turn Around - in most cases, the proceeds from your auction are available within 5 banking days
• Expedience - we can have your auction ready in as little as 4 days.
• Advertising - we take care of all advertising layouts and designs.
• Documentation - you receive a detailed listing of all items sold & the price they sold.
• No Cash - your auction can be performed with no advance fees from you.
• Sales Tax - we take care of collection and payment of all sales taxes associated with your auction.
 
Benefit Auction Information

             Kraft Auction Service is prepared to conduct your benefit auction and charity event. Over the 32 year history of Kraft Auction Service, we have conducted a variety of events. Today, Jonathan Kraft and Jim Lestinsky have teamed up to move our benefit auction division to a new level. With both auctioneers being state champion auctioneers, marketing award winners, and respected by their clients for having a high level of integrity, Kraft Auction Service is ready to assist you in your event. With every auction event we conduct, Kraft Auction Service is determined to make it a memorable event. High energy and entertaining are the two things that describe Jonathan and Jim. For more information contact Kraft Auction Service today!

Services

  • Award winning bid calling
  • Professional sound system
  • Bid paddles designed for your event
  • Computerized clerking
  • Registration service
  • Event emcee
  • Energetic bid assistances
  • Silent auction support
  • Support with auction preperation
  • Credit card service
  • Flexible to your event
  • Internet bidding
  • and much more

Testimonial

“Wow what auctioneers!  Wow what a team!”  On April 12, 2008 in the historic Walnut Room of Macy’s State Street Store in Chicago, Jim Lestinsky and Jonathan Kraft turned a charitable event live auction into magic.  Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) hosted its 22nd Annual Spring Gala to support services to domestic violence victims and their children.  300 guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, silent auction, seated dinner, dancing and an outstanding live auction lead by Jim and Jonathon.  Never before has CAWC been able to raise the amount of money that was raised at this live auction portion of the program.  Jim and Jonathan’s ability to “work the crowd” and involve people in the action was wonderful to watch.  They passionately “told our story” which responded in hands being raised not just once but again and again.  Guest after guests commented on how Jim and Jonathon “made” the event!  CAWC will be forever grateful for the role that Jim and Jonathon played in making this event such a huge success.” 

Anne Borg, Director of Development, CAWC

Auction Rates

Each auction calls for different services, and for that reason costs vary from auction to auction. To get a free quote for your auction contact Kraft Auction Service today!  

            

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