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An Experienced AuctioneerI have over 15 years of auctioneering experience, and call over 200 auctions a year. That total includes auctions for wholesale cars, collector cars and fundraisers. My career has allowed me to travel across the western United States, working in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Throughout the years of exploring all these different cities and performing auctions, I have learned how to work with a wide variety of audiences. Whether people are buying expensive vintage cars or supporting their local schools, I pride myself in the ability to get everyone excited and enthusiastic while enjoying the auction process. The bottom line is auctions are a place to have fun! My goal is to have everyone who is in attendance at one of my auctions, having a good time and participating in the bidding excitement.
Hire Steve DorseyI want your event to be successful, so contact me today and let me make your next auction the best one you have ever had.
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Hear Steve in action
Latest news2009-11-08Date just opened up.I had an auction cancellation on Saturday May 1st 2010 , if this date would work for your group let me know. 2009-11-08Choosing a careerOn Saturday November 7th, I had the pleasure of doing the Grant High School Fundraising Auction again. As always the auction was well attended by supportive parents and teachers. This year we raised some extra money over $25,000 to help support the elective classes which are provided at Grant. When I was in school these were my favorite classes, electives open your mind to think and look at thing differently. Those classes helped me look beyond the life of what surrounded me like working in a mill, a factory or pushing a broom. Support your schools, it does really make a difference. 2009-10-18Big Night for St. Francis!We had another successful fundraising auction for the St. Francis school on Saturday night. The last time I check we had raised over $50,000!. Total for the evening was over $100,000. Plus, a couple of student art projects sold for over $3000.00 in some exciting spirited bidding. 2009-10-12Upcoming fall auctions Starting this weekend will be St.Francis Academy, followed by the world-famous Grant High School, it's the school where they filmed Mr. Holland Opus with Richard Dreyfus and Portland's only Japanese Immersion School Richmond Elementary School.2009-10-12LETS RAISE A LOT OF MONEY!The other night while finishing up one of our fundraising auctions, a patron who was attending her first fundraiser told me she had never seen so much money raised in such a short amount of time. She was right. An auction is one of the most effective ways to raise large amounts money of in a relatively short amount of time. Whether it is a large auction or small, hiring someone who is familiar with all aspects involved in making a fundraiser both profitable and fun is essential. Which mean it literally pays to hire a professional fundraiser for your event! Depending on what your groups needs are, I can create a fee structure which will work to keep your event on budget, and profitable. I typically charge a flat fee, but if you are interested we can do a percentages, also. Send me an email today, so we make your non-profit event PROFITABLE.2009-10-09Still spaces available for 2010Considering making a change for 2010, I still have some Saturday nights available. Don't delay, call today!2009-10-09Jacob is moving on.One of my good friends, and longtime ringman at both my car and fundraising auctions is moving on. Jacob is the one on the left. Along with my other ringman Calvin, Jacob has worked with me for past four years, he's moving on to Austin Texas to purse his real passion of playing the Blues's, keep a look out for him he going to be famous.2009-10-09Fall auction season is off and running.Good news! The fall auction season is starting off quite well, while there is concern the shaky economy might really impact the fundraising events for schools and other non-profits, the change hasn't been huge. While some of the auction items may not have sold for as much as they did a couple of years ago the special appeals are doing quite well. I look forward to hearing from you if your interested in hiring an auctioneer, or would just like to learn more about how we could improve the your balance sheet and raise more money for your group.2009-09-24Mt. Tabor Middle SchoolThis Friday night September 25th, is the Mt,Tabor Middle School Auction at the Portland Nursery. 2009-07-13Use GigSald to book me also.
2009-07-05One cool museumIf you haven't been out to the Evergreen Air and Space Museum yet, it well worth the drive out to McMinnville, Oregon to all the interesting history of avation.2009-06-13Join me on TwitterI've joined the next big thing. You can find me at Steve Dorsey on Twitter. 2009-06-132009-06-05Auction dates available for 2010If you're considering an auction for 2010, call today. Here are the remaining dates available; February 6th, 13th. March 20th, and 27th. Saturay, April 3rd and May 22nd 29th.
While, Saturday evening are considered the most preferred day of the week for an auction we have had good luck with auctions done mid-week and on Friday night, also. If you would like we can also help you do just a Special Appeal for the evening. If you don't want to go thought the work of a full-scale auction this can be excellent way to raise additional funds for your non-profit.
2009-05-11On the block at Silver Collector Car AuctionsSelling away at Silver's, this nice 1949 Ford Woody Wagon sold for $60,000.2009-04-20Selling awayThe collector car market has held up well in 2009. The best and rarest cars still command top prices, with willing buyers ready to buy that special car. 2009-04-01Welcome backI would like to welcome the Autism Society of Oregon as a client in 2010. We will be conducting their second full-scale live auction on Saturday, April 24th at the Melody Ballroom. 2009-03-22FacebookBecome a fan go to srdorsey auctioneers on Facebook.2009-03-09One of my favorite auctioneersBrian Wheeler will be back working with me in 2010. 2008-11-23Auction item formsSpecially designed auction sheets are now available for your next fundraiser, these are great three-part NCR forms and are half-sheet sized for easy clerking.2008-11-23Bid cardsWe have bidder cards available for your auction. We can customize any number sequence you might need. 2008-09-12Looking for work?I'm still expanding my business, no slow down here! Looking for a couple of people who would like to learn to be bid spotters, or ringman. If you're comfortable working with people, like the excitement of an auction send me a note. 2008-03-05Chris Sheik auctioneerChris Sheik has over 20 years of fundraising experience, it great to have him at srdorsey auctioneers. Look for Chris at more of our auctions in 2010.2007-12-02Customer comment.Steve's skills helped us raise substantially more money in our auction than we had in previous year. Not only was he a great presence on stage, but he provided help beforehand helping us to conceive our live auction lineup. Highly recommended."
John Oshin
Associate Director Development
Campfire USA Portland Metro 2007-12-02Customer CommentsOur organization for several years did everything in house so we could save a few dollars. Last year we made a big change and hired Steve to be our auctioneer. The result was more people, more money and more fun. After the auction, one of our first steps was to hire Steve for our 2008 auction.
Mike Collins
Flyfisher's Club of Oregon
2007-05-22Hot August NightsIf you would like to see me in action at a collector car event, here is a video which was taken a few years ago while I was working at Hot August Nights. Enjoy the short clip.
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