Testimonials

Quotes from Sellers

May 9, 2012

Testimonial regarding estate of the late William ‘Bill’ Heemsbergen by his wife, Terrie Heemsbergen

Garner Auctions was more than just a positive experience. It was a real “TLC” experience provided me in a difficult situation. After interviewing several Central Texas Auction Companies, I felt very at ease and comfortable with Garner’s, especially Randy Solberg and his brother, Carl. Prior to the auction they both worked hard to prepare, which included cleaning necessary areas outside for a good presentation. They were very considerate of my feelings due to the circumstances of the sale.

Randy kept me informed every step of the way, and was NEVER dishonest or pushy. The day of the auction, all the staff of Garner Auction and Ronnie Garner himself continued the ethical, caring atmosphere Randy had established. Following the auction, I immediately was made aware of the results by Mr. Garner and Randy. However, the experience did not end when the auction was completed that day. Randy continued to provide support, cleanup and other ‘above and beyond’ duties to finish what he started in December.

You will not be disappointed or taken advantage of if you utilize the services of Garner Auction.

Terrie Heemsergen
Troy, TX

Viola Irene Clifton Estate

We would like to recommend Garner &Associates Auctioneers for individuals and estates who are planning to hold an auction to liquidate equipment, furniture, antiques and collectibles. They held our loved one's estate auction in May of 2011. We were very ignorant in the area of estate sales and Ronnie Garner and his employees were very instrumental in educating us about the logistics of the auction process. Their performance in the area of grouping, labeling and set-up of sale was very professional. They were very trust-worthy, pulling out personal items found and returning to family, even to the point of locating a lost set of dishes. The sale items were grouped with skill. Debbie Garner was very knowledgeable about antique and collectible brands that would be purchased by potential buyers. Ronnie hauled off several loads of trash collected during the cleaning out of all cabinets, furniture, closets, and the yard and storage areas during the setup process. He also had a 10 year old truck detailed so exceptionally that it brought over $17,000. The auction was carried out expertly and their expertise in planning and conducting the sale paid off very well - the sale was enjoyed by all participants.

Art Clifton, Executor

Country Fair Confections, Inc.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

RE: Liquidation of Country Fair Confections, Inc.

After 17 years of hard work and sacrifice, the turbulence of large national contracts and limited cash flow. Country Fair Confections was no more. We had supplied cotton candy and popcorn to Texaco in single bags and Wal-Mart in truck loads. But the cost of raw goods and labor on penny items was not permissible to continue to do business profitable. We had out grown our ability to scale down and save our company. This was very disheartening and could have been an emotional wreck. My banker suggested that I give Ronnie Garner a call.

Ronnie was very professional but more than that he was very considerate of the situation. He and his wife came in like family and provided not only liquidation support but friendship. It is hard to find people like this in today's business environment but the Garners are people just like that! He and his team can in and tagged 17 years of accumulation equipment, clean it up and had a sell. I don't believe there could have been a better experience and I still consider him and his wife friends today.

If you need an auctioneer, Garner and Associates are the team to hire. I would recommend them for any size sell.

Blessings,
Lee Washington
Formerly Founder and President
Country Fair Confections, Inc.

Sheila McNiel

April 13, 2011

Dear Garner & Associates,

First of all I would like to say that I really appreciate your understanding and patience during my time of need. Loosing my husband has been very devastating.

I never believed that I would get the amount of money that I got. And I know that I would not have been able to without your help and the help of your associates.

I will definitely recommend you and your associates to anyone who is wanting to have an auction.

Thank you very much, I know that Mac would be very pleased with how well the auction turned out. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Sheila McNiel

Double L Ranch

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
We commissioned Ronnie Garner and Associates to liquidate our farm when we moved out of state. We are pleased to report that the auction did about 60% better than we had expected. We feel that this is due largely to the good reputation and hard work of Ronnie Garner and Associates. Every member of Ronnie's team is friendly, outgoing, and professional. They did an outstanding job for us and we give them our highest recommendation.

Sincerely,
DOUBLE L RANCH
Lyle Ahrens

Bill Galloway

"Dear Mr. Garner:
I'm pleased to unconditionally recommend Garner and Associates to potential clients. Although my mother's estate was modest, your team was thoroughly professional in advertising, organizing, and running the auction of the house, auto, and possessions. I feel we were treated to the same effort, care, and personal attention as would be a much larger client.

I was especially impressed with the thoroughness of your sorting, organizing and presenting items for auction. This clearly resulted in the better-than-expected proceeds of the sale by highlighting specific items of likely interest. I was pleasantly surprised with the large turnout of prospective bidders, many clearly "regulars" of your auctions. The presence of a coffee and lunch concession further contributed to maintaining a good crowd throughout the duration of the auction

With appreciation for a job well done,
Bill Gallway

City of Longview Texas

"Dear Mr. Garner,
Thank you for your recent service to the City of Longview. The Auction you conducted was an outstanding success. It went smoothly and was professionally conducted. The proceeds were more than we expected and were well managed. I attribute that to your excellent advertising and active buyer lists.

I was particularly impressed by your mechanic. He was able to prepare vehicles for sale in a short period with the minimum of expense to the City. His ideas to move working parts from one vehicle to another to maximize the number of operative units was brilliant.

My compliments to your office staff, also. I found them to be courteous and efficient. We appreciate the professional manner in which they conducted the collections and title transfers.

Having had the opportunity to be involved in City Auction for five years now I can say that this was a well run affair as we have experienced. The price was very competitive also. Seldom do you find that you receive such quality service at a reasonable price.

I welcome the opportunity to recommend your firm to anyone you choose to refer. Thank you again.

Sincerely,
Robert S. Foster
Purchasing Manager
City of Longview"

Waco Production Credit Association

"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I am glad for this opportunity to recommend Ronnie Garner and his associates to you to perform auction sales for both business and individuals needing his service.

I have known Ronnie for about 10 years and he has provided his services for this association and several other central Texas PCAs to liquidate assets. He performs turnkey services of gathering, conditioning, hauling and all other needs to obtain the highest prices obtainable. He has developed excellent advertising and mailing lists to draw buyers from all sections of the state and from adjoining states to assure plenty of action. I have found that his services are very competitive in price and he does what he says he will do. He furnishes complete and detailed accounting and settlement in reasonable time after the sale is complete.

Sincerely,
Frank N. Anderson
President"

Estate Auction, Houston TX

"Ronnie Garner, Scott Swenson, Ronnie Garner, Jr., Mark & Associates: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent work that you did at the auction for my family on May 26th.

The sudden death of our father has been an extremely difficult situation for my family. The liquidation of our father's estate was an event that we were dreading due to the sentimental value that each of placed on the different objects.

Each of you in different ways made this event much easier to endure. I know that while you were there to make a commission each of you were also concerned with the family's emotional well being. We were never made to feel as if our presence during the auction was an annoyance or a hindrance to the proceedings.

We were all extremely satisfied with the outcome and with your performance. We will tell anyone who asks of your professionalism and caring.

If any of you ever find yourself in Houston, look me up. I'm in the book and would like to repay the kindness which you showed to me and to my family.

Thanks again,
Lisa Rigby"

Ford Motor Credit Company

"Mr. Phil Sloan
Ford Motor Credit Co.

Dear Phil:
Having had approximately 10 years experience working for an auctioneer on a part time basis, it did not take long to determine what a good choice Garner & Associates turned out to be.

This very professional group of people had lotted, tagged and made ready for the auction with virtually no help or direction from us.

I was most impressed at the number of serious buyers present during a 40-mile an hour sleet storm in 0º weather. The weather certainly caused any tire kickers to stay home and yet the sale prices were in many cases far above what I would have guessed for the quality of equipment left to be auctioned.

It is my firm opinion that this auctioneer be given every consideration for any future sales including repo equipment which could be consigned through any of his many sales. His "pick up" rate is consistent with industry standards and he does not charge a storage fee for these units. Enclosed is an information folder for your future consideration.

Appreciated the opportunity of working with the San Antonio branch and hope things are leveling out by now. Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,
Ann McQueary
T&E Finance Specialist"

Scovil Cattle Company

"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Ronnie Garner & Associates, Inc. was used to liquidate our ranch equipment at public auction on February 29, 1992. I have known Ronnie for over twenty years and have personal knowledge of his professional ethics and personal integrity. When we decided to liquidate our ranch equipment, I immediately contacted Ronnie for his advice and guidance. Ronnie came to the ranch and recommended several alternatives for liquidating our equipment. In the end, we relied totally upon Ronnie's professional expertise and, as a result, were happy we did. The liquidation sale proved much more successful than we had anticipated. I contribute that success to Ronnie's initiative and professional abilities.

I personally recommend Ronnie Garner as sales manager and auctioneer to anyone needing these services. I am certain that others will find Ronnie to be as sincere and dedicated to his profession as we did.

Larry Scott
Scovil Cattle Company"

November 28, 1997

Mr. Ronnie Garner
Garner & Associates Auctioneers, Inc.
P.O. Box 23375
Waco, TX 76702

RE: Angomia Auction Agreement

Dear Mr. Garner:

I am send you a copy of the above referenced document for your files. I apologize for the time it has taken to get this to you

First American Bank, SSB would like to thank you for the professional manner in which you and your associates conducted the auction for the Angomias. Not only in regard to the auction day itself, but also during the many days of preparation prior to the auction. What a pleasure it must be to have a business that allows your family to be involved. Taking into consideration the circumstances surround the auction, it was a real pleasure to work with you and your crew members and the courtesies sown to the Angomias was very much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Nancy L. Salerno
Credit Administration Dept.

September 6, 1993

Mr. Ronnie Garner, President
Garner and Associates
P.O. Box 23375
Waco, Texas 76702

Dear Ronnie,

Ray and I would like to say thank you to you and your crew that worked so hard on our auction. We never regretted on minute selecting you and your company. We received several compliments that day on how the auction was handled and advertised. You helped us reach another step in our long journey and we than you very much for that.

We do appreciate the letter that you mailed to E. K., our banker, that meant a lot to Ray. Ray is still working the long hours, but with the help of our three children we will make it. Ray has gotten his corn out, with the help of many good neighbors, some we did not know that we had.

Thank you again for all that you did for us and if you are ever near Milford or Italy, please drop by and see us.

Yours truly,
Ray and Barbara Loveless

Mr. Ronnie Garner
Garner & Associates Auctioneers, Inc.
P.O. Box 23375
Waco, TX 76702

To Whom It May Concern:

I am pleased to recommend Garner & Associates as a highly processional company who is very efficient with their service. In April, 1990, they conducted an estate auction for personal property which gave the estate a return far greater than we expected. Then in April 1991, we again chose Garner & Associates to sell the real estate in public auction and we were very satisfied with the results.

Garner & Associates professionally advertise, prepare your goods for auction, provide a comfortable arena for the sale, and transact all financial settlement. The staff makes it a pleasure to do business with them. I am please to endorse Garner & Associates.

Sincerely,
Peggy Kellough

April 19, 1990

Mr. Ronnie Garner
Garner and Associates
P.O. Box 23375
Waco, Texas 76702

Dear Ronnie,

I would like to thank you, as well as your entire staff, for the professional manner in which you conducted our recent auction.

Everyone that I dealt with in your company conducted themselves in a professional manner and all were very concerned with the success of our sale.

Please feel free to use me as personal reference and, again, thanks for a job well done.

Yours truly,
Jerry Crawford

I want to tell you how very much I appreciated your understanding and patience before, during and after the auction of my late husband, Mark Rawlings.

You made me feel like family and I will be forever grateful to each and every one of you. To say I enjoyed the ladies is an understatement.

I believe you went above and beyond and I thank you very much. Everyone on your team should be commended for their hard work and true professionalism.

Sincerely,
Glenda Rawlings

Young's Electrical Contracting

To Whom It May Concern:
Garner and Associates conducted an auction for us on September 18^thand 19^th, 1987. We were more than pleased with the businesslike way this auction was carried out. Their personnel were very professionally and helpful. They showed every interest in having the auction conducted to our best interests. They were courteous, helpful and most of all productive. There was a good turnout for the auction and we were pleased with the final results of the auction. We interviewed several auctioneers prior to signing a contract with Garner and we were not disappointed. We did not know them prior to the auction but now feel they are personnel friends as well as business friends.

Sincerely,
Jack Young
Jonne P. Young

"The Garners do a good job and get good results"
Charles E. Wallace
Attorney at Law
Waco, TX

"From the date of signing the contract I was impressed with Ronnie's professional manner. His auction expertise made what could have been stressful, rather pleasant. I do not hesitate the recommend Garner & Associates."
James B. Mauk
Bella Vista, AK
formerly of Temple, TX

"Garner & Associates is truly a professional organization. Mr. Garner handles auctions with expertise that can only come from years of experience as a qualified auctioneer. Garner & Associates, as known to me has a reputation of honesty and efficiency."
Kevin Garrision
AVP United Bank of Waco
Waco, TX

"Ronnie Garner has conducted two auction sales for McLennan County and will soon do a third one. He has been well worth his fee several times over."
Ralph H. White P.E.
McLennan County Engineer
Waco, TX

"On January 19, 1985, Ronnie liquidated my business including trucks, pickups, heavy equipment, etc. The auction was without reserve and sold for much more money than I expected. We highly recommend Ronnie and his very professional crew."
Glenn D. Morris
Byford Á Morris
Waco, TX

"We were very please with the outcome of our auction. It was handled very professionally."
Dennis Green
Vice President
Temple Bank
Temple, TX

"I have had the opportunity to use the services of Garner & Associates and found them to be very professional and efficient. I have been especially impressed with their ability to squeeze the highest dollar out of the sale of each item. I would recommend Garner & Associates to any9one considering an auction.
Ray J. Black
Attorney at Law
Waco, TX