Ahrens & Niemeir

Ahrens & Niemeir Auctions
1005 S Moreland Rd
Bethalto, IL 62 010
I worked with Gary Niemeir to sell my Dad’s lifelong collection of tools and woodworking machinery. I wish I could report that it was a good experience, but it was heartbreaking. I had searched for an auction house willing to take tools. Gary said he had experience and would handle it with care. I placed my trust in him and it was a mistake.
His workers picked up Dad’s tools then Gary did not return my calls or texts. I did not hear from him until I received a phone call stating everything had been sold and he wanted to know where to send the check. Below is what Gary promised he would do:
Gary said he would give me an opportunity to place holds (minimum bids) on the expensive items. He did not.
Gary said he understood I knew people who wanted the opportunity to buy Dad’s tools. He was supposed to forward me the advertising for the auction so I could share it. He did not. To this day, I do not know when or where any auction occurred. I also want to add that he charged 40% commission on most items when he stated to me his commission rate was 20−25% based on the item.
When I last spoke to Gary, I reminded him of the promises he made and did not keep. His response was, «I’m sorry you are disappointed. I just need to know where to send the check.»
I could say a lot more about the frustration of my family as a result of this experience. However, I decided it would be better to simply share the facts about how Ahrens & Niemeir did business with us.