Heritage Auctions, TX, Dallas

Veteran coin collectors Jim Halperin and Steve Ivy founded Heritage Auctions in 1976. In business for over 30 years, Heritage Auctions has become a leader in its industry and is currently the third largest collectibles auction house in the world. The founders’ influence drives branch website www.heritagecoin.com, which specializes in selling rare U.S. and world coins. In 1999 and 2001, Forbes Magazine recognized Heritage Coin for its superior website, and celebrated voiceover artist Adam West narrates the site’s consignment video guide. In addition to coins, Heritage Auctions also offers distinctive, valuable items in other categories, including Historical Memorabilia, Art, Stamps, and Sports Collectibles.

Bidders and potential customers can browse through the company’s catalog-style website, with every item captured in high-quality digital photographs. Utilizing Heritage Auctions’ recently introduced sales software, Heritage Live!, bidders can participate in any auction from any location. Heritage Auctions’ 45,000-plus consignors receive a free evaluation and third-party pricing data, as well as low sellers’ commission rates. Heritage Auction devotes $7 million annually to its marketing and advertising team in order to bring exposure and traffic to every lot. Attracting over 470,000 online bidding members, Heritage Auctions’ website receives an astounding 25,000 visitors each day.

Led by the same management team since its foundation, Heritage Auctions has set numerous precedents in all categories. The 2002 sale of Nicolas Cage’s comic book collection realized over $5.2 million, and Don Levine’s original G.I. Joe prototype brought in $200,000 in 2003. Both of these lots broke the record for their respective categories. Heritage Auctions has sold more than $3 billion in collectibles since its establishment.

Heritage Auctions’ headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas. France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Germany are home to additional Heritage Auctions showrooms. More information about the company can be found at www.ha.com.