Why Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc.? When choosing an auctioneer, there are essential factors to consider: attentive, knowledgeable service from an experienced auction team; frank and friendly advice on the key aspects of your situation; and, a fair price for the services provided. The sum of these factors contributes to the best possible return from your assets and ensures superior value. Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc. Will ensure a clear understanding of the process & a realistic assessment of the likely results of the auction. Has the expertise and the business connections to guide you to a successful outcome. Is a professional operation. Our team members are well trained and constantly seek ways to improve our services. Attention to detail and breadth of experience have been the cornerstones of our success for over thirty years. Farm and Estate Auctions - From the outset of our involvement in the auction and appraisal business, our primary motivation has been to provide professional service and superior value to those members of our community who are undergoing major changes in their lives, including the dispersal of their property and assets. This property is often the result of many years of hard work and sacrifice, full of memories of good times and hard times too. At Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc., we do everything in our power to make the auction process as easy and as profitable as it can be for our customers. You may be certain that we will act on your behalf in a discrete manner, and that we will do our utmost to maximize the proceeds from the sale of your property. From the initial meeting through listing & planning the auction, to the day of the sale and closing interview (when you will receive the proceeds of the auction), our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to advise you and answer your questions. Most importantly, Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction and Appraisal Services Inc., will apply its experience and expertise in the auction field to generate high buyer interest in your property and quality results from the sale. Business Liquidations - Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, accounting for over 50% of all jobs. Often, the termination of a small business operation results in liquidation of a major portion of a person's lifetime accumulation of assets. A business owner may have only one opportunity in a lifetime to coordinate such an event; it must be done properly the first time. At Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc., we understand the seriousness of this responsibility. As operators of our own business, we are clearly aware of the concerns of our clients, with respect to marketing strategies and other associated costs of running a well managed auction. We work side-by-side with our client to best meet their needs; or, our qualified auction team will manage the entire project from beginning to end. At Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc., over 30 years of experience and service to our community enables us to advise you and perform our task in a thorough and professional manner, achieving the best possible results, at a fair price. This is your assurance of superior value. Our History - Sydenham Auction Services was established in 1966 by Elwood Snider. Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc., has extensive experience in the appraisal and auction profession, serving the private citizens and business community of Grey and Bruce Counties for over two decades. When Elwood Snider built the area's first auction facility in 1968, his idea and purpose was to provide a private facility for residents of the local community to place their personal property in a professional auction environment, on a consignment basis, to be sold by public auction. The business proved very popular among local residents, tourists and visitors alike. The business grew steadily over the years; additions and renovations were necessary to the original building to accommodate demand. In 1978, after being around auctions almost as long as he could remember, Jim Snider attended the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, Montana and returned home to work in the family business with auctioneers (father) Elwood and (uncle) Lawrence Knaggs. Since the retirement and subsequent passing of both Elwood and Lawrence, Jim has kept Sydenham Auction Services progressing and evolving. In 1995, the name was changed to Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services to more accurately reflect the scope of services provided. More recently, in 2000, the name "Jim Snider's Sydenham Auction & Appraisal Services Inc." was registered and ownership restructured to facilitate the construction of our new state-of-the-art Rockford Auction Centre.