About
Founded in 1970 by James G. Murphy, the James G. Murphy Co. has built a solid reputation of success based on a commitment to service, a high standard of professionalism, and the belief that 90% of an auction takes place before the sale. With an average of 100 auctions conducted a year, the James G. Murphy Company has the advantage:
From a single item selling at one of our regularly scheduled consignment auctions to liquidating entire manufacturing facilities, we have a proven record of success. We understand the needs of businesses both large and small and are experienced in working with financial institutions, attorneys, and government agencies. We are also able to provide a complete appraisal service and the ability to conduct liquidations sales when an auction is not the most feasible method of sale. It has been our experience that auctions are a way of letting the marketplace determine the value of an item. Our experience has also shown us that bidders need to feel at ease and unrestricted in their bidding. The surest way to provide the perfect bidding environment is to operate auctions on a no minimum - no reserve basis. This policy generates a strong contingent of satisfied repeat buyers and results in a greater dollar return for our consigners.
As we have suggested, 90% of an auction takes place before auction day. A major part of that effort is the pre-sale preparation of equipment or merchandise. It benefits both the seller and the buyer for us to have an understanding of the merchandise we are dealing with, and to be sure it has been put in the best possible condition for the sale. We take great care to arrange and display sale items in a manner chosen to give our clients the greatest presentation possible. Other preparations may include painting and repairing of equipment and even cleaning floors or whatever may be needed to present a product in its most marketable condition. We provide these and other basic services to increase the value of each auction.
