Selling with Bannerman Auctions
Refine Your Collection
With our global marketing, quality descriptions, professional photography, and personal service, we aim to get the most money for your items. Your success is our success.
Choose Your Selling Method
Option 1: Consign with Us (Auction)
Auctions are best for collections, rare items, or when you want to maximize potential profit.
This selling method creates a competitive bidding environment among highly motivated buyers and serious collectors, which is the most effective way to drive the final price to the item’s true market value.
How It Works
Once you consign and ship your items to us, your work is done! We take of the photography, cataloging, marketing, and the auctioneering. All you have to do is reach out to us, and we can start the process!
Timeline
We want to ensure you get the maximum return for your items. Our strategy relies on curated and strategically timed auctions to place your items directly in front of the largest number of motivated, potential bidders.
Ideal for
If you’re not in a hurry and your primary goal is to maximize market value, especially for rare and desirable pieces, your best option is an auction.
Option 2: Sell Direct to Us
When you choose to sell to us, the process is designed for speed and simplicity. Instead of waiting for an auction cycle, you receive an immediate cash offer based on our evaluation. Once you accept, we handle all the necessary paperwork and logistics, ensuring a fast, simple process that eliminates the uncertainty and time commitment of auctions.
How It Works
- Direct purchase by Bannerman Auctions
- Immediate cash offer
- No waiting for auction cycles
- We handle all paperwork
- Fast, simple process
Timeline
It depends! Payment can be as fast as immediate, pending the physical transfer and inspection of the items. The determining factor is really where your collection is located and how quickly we can arrange a pickup or safe shipment.
Ideal for
This option is ideal for clients seeking immediate cash needs or looking to quickly liquidate estates, collections, or common items without the delay of a competitive auction.
Recent Consignment Successes
WWI US Observation Balloon Gondola Basket
SOLD for $19,750 including premium
Client received $13,825 after commission
Imperial Marksman's Schutzschild, aka the 'Elephant Plate'
SOLD for $12,975 including premium
Client received $9,082 after commission
WWI 49th Aero Squadron Aircraft Panel & French Beret of 49th Aero DSC Recipient
SOLD for $10,750 including premium
Client received $7,525 after commission
11th Panzer Division Artillery Standarte Surrendered to US Army XII Corps CIC Agent Ib Melchior
SOLD for $24,950 including premium
Client received $18,712 after commission
Confederate Froelich Style CSA Staff & Field Officer's Sword Attributed to B. Douglass
SOLD for $12,250 including premium
Client received $8,410 after commission
What our Clients are Looking for
Our Specialties
Military Antiques from all eras and conflicts, with special emphasis on:
- US Militaria from the Revolution through Vietnam
- US Civil War Militaria: Uniforms, headgear, weapons and period images
- WWI Militaria: Uniforms, headgear, weapons & equipment of the combatant nations
- WWII Militaria: Uniforms, headgear, weapons & equipment of Axis and Allied Nations
- Medals & Decorations: Identified groups with documentation
- Military issue firearms
- Medals & Decorations: Identified groups with documentation
- Edged Weapons: Swords, bayonets, knives, daggers
- Well-documented groupings / archives to individuals
Beyond Militaria
While we specialize in militaria and historical artifacts, we have experience in many diverse areas:
- Science and Technology
- Memorabilia and Pop Culture
- Autographs and ephemera
- Vintage collectibles
- Civilian firearms and weapons
- We have seen it all, so when in doubt, reach out!
Items We Generally Do Not Accept
- Whatever is left of a collection after the premium items have been distbuted elsewhere
- Items restricted by federal law
- Items without clear legal ownership
Not sure if we’re interested? Send photos anyway. Our experts can often identify valuable pieces that others miss.
Multiple Ways to Reach Us
Primary Contact Information
📧 Email: info@bannermanauctions.com
Our prefered contact method.
Detailed inquiries and photo submissions
📞 Phone: (573) 987-1865
For detailed discussion or sales queries
📍 Mailing Address:
Bannerman Auctions
270 State Hwy HH
Burfordville, MO 63739
🕒 Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Central Time)
Extended hours available during auction events
