Greg Martin Auctions - Auction & Appraisal Specialists - Fine Arms and Armor

Contact:
David Carde
Museum Services
(800) 509-1988

Greg Martin Auctions (GMA) recognizes the importance of managing museum collections and is fully equipped to assist institutions through the deaccession process. GMA's focus and intent is

to offer the finest quality antique, sporting and collectible arms, armor and historic memorabilia in the industry. Our staff of specialists is dedicated to provide a full range of extraordinary services. Our experts are available to research, appraise and catalog your property. To date, GMA has realized over $40 million in sales and has established a unique marketing approach in presenting some of the finest collections to the market in many years.

GMA incorporates a national sales approach; our auctions are exhibited and sold simulcast in New York and San Francisco granting maximum exposure. This also provides a greater convenience to our national client roster. Our representatives also feature across the country while attending the nation's top antique shows and events. GMA also hosts special events during exhibitions which reinforce the significance and nature of the affair.

The marketing program for our auctions is extensive in design. GMA produces the industries finest illustrated full color catalogue. Our experts strive

to research and describe each item with acute accuracy. The significance of illustrations is also part of the formula, GMA's photographers use their creativity to best present the property.

Advertising important collections and formulating the proper media placement is another attribute of Greg Martin Auctions. Strategy plays an important role in the campaign as well as developing a "look" for that specific auction. GMA has displayed in such publications as Art and Antiques, Deutsches Waffen Journal, Gun Report, Man at Arms and such reference guides as Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Arms and The Standard Catalog of Firearms.

GMA has developed an extensive direct mail program. Our large format color brochure reaches over 10,000 bonafide clients prior to each auction. The campaign is designed to unveil selected items of importance as well as providing clients with additional preview and sale information. This strategy dovetails with our online internet publication of the catalog. Our online catalog is broadcast to over 100,000 international clients via email direct to their attention at their home or office. This technique alone produces thousands of absentee bids prior to the auction itself. Through the use of these modern technical marketing systems, we can provide more potential buyers more information than ever before. Only Greg Martin Auctions provides these services in our industry. As a result, we have been able to realize great success in our past auctions, establishing world record prices and consistent maximum returns for our client's property.

Greg Martin Auctions recognizes strong public relations as a vital aspect to marketing historical material. GMA has enjoyed features in both print and broadcast media. Examples include, Fox -TV, The Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, Maine Antiques Digest, Art and Auction Magazine, American Handgunner Magazine among others.

Greg Martin Auctions will extend a special all inclusive commission packages to qualified museums, institutions and historical societies wishing to deaccess property. We will customize a package to best fit an institution's requests. We wish to assure you that our firm is dedicated to presenting your collection to the market in the most complete and professional manner available in our industry. Your property will be offered to the marketplace with integrity, sensitivity and our complete dedication. To request a complimentary packet outlining our programs please contact David Carde, Museum Services at (800) 509-1988.


	Contact: David Carde Museum Services (800) 509-1988 Greg Martin Auctions (GMA) recognizes the importance of managing museum collections and is fully equipped to assist institutions through the deaccession process. GMA's focus and intent is to offer the finest quality antique, sporting and collectible arms, armor and historic memorabilia in the industry. Our staff of specialists is dedicated to provide a full range of extraordinary services. Our experts are available to research, appraise and catalog your property. To date, GMA has realized over $40 million in sales and has established a unique marketing approach in presenting some of the finest collections to the market in many years. GMA incorporates a national sales approach; our auctions are exhibited and sold simulcast in New York and San Francisco granting maximum exposure. This also provides a greater convenience to our national client roster. Our representatives also feature across the country while attending the nation's top antique shows and events. GMA also hosts special events during exhibitions which reinforce the significance and nature of the affair. The marketing program for our auctions is extensive in design. GMA produces the industries finest illustrated full color catalogue. Our experts strive to research and describe each item with acute accuracy. The significance of illustrations is also part of the formula, GMA's photographers use their creativity to best present the property. Advertising important collections and formulating the proper media placement is another attribute of Greg Martin Auctions. Strategy plays an important role in the campaign as well as developing a "look" for that specific auction. GMA has displayed in such publications as Art and Antiques, Deutsches Waffen Journal, Gun Report, Man at Arms and such reference guides as Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Arms and The Standard Catalog of Firearms. GMA has developed an extensive direct mail program. Our large format color brochure reaches over 10,000 bonafide clients prior to each auction. The campaign is designed to unveil selected items of importance as well as providing clients with additional preview and sale information. This strategy dovetails with our online internet publication of the catalog. Our online catalog is broadcast to over 100,000 international clients via email direct to their attention at their home or office. This technique alone produces thousands of absentee bids prior to the auction itself. Through the use of these modern technical marketing systems, we can provide more potential buyers more information than ever before. Only Greg Martin Auctions provides these services in our industry. As a result, we have been able to realize great success in our past auctions, establishing world record prices and consistent maximum returns for our client's property. Greg Martin Auctions recognizes strong public relations as a vital aspect to marketing historical material. GMA has enjoyed features in both print and broadcast media. Examples include, Fox -TV, The Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, Maine Antiques Digest, Art and Auction Magazine, American Handgunner Magazine among others. Greg Martin Auctions will extend a special all inclusive commission packages to qualified museums, institutions and historical societies wishing to deaccess property. We will customize a package to best fit an institution's requests. We wish to assure you that our firm is dedicated to presenting your collection to the market in the most complete and professional manner available in our industry. Your property will be offered to the marketplace with integrity, sensitivity and our complete dedication. To request a complimentary packet outlining our programs please contact David Carde, Museum Services at (800) 509-1988.
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