Professional Auction Appraisal Services in Ohio – Barber Auction Company
Knowing what your items are worth is the first step to making smart decisions — whether you are selling at auction, planning an estate, or insuring valuable property.

Items We Appraise
Barber Auction Company provides appraisals for a wide range of items, helping sellers and families make informed decisions.
Farm Equipment
Tractors, combines, implements, trailers, attachments, and utility vehicles.
Antiques
Furniture, glassware, pottery, vintage toys, art, and period pieces.
Estate Contents
Full household inventories, jewelry, personal property, and collections.
Collectibles
Coins, stamps, memorabilia, books dating to the mid-1800s, and specialty items.
Why an Appraisal Matters Before You Sell
An accurate appraisal tells you what the market will likely pay, so you can make informed decisions about timing, format, and reserves.
Set Realistic Expectations
Know what the market will likely pay.
Avoid Underselling
Valuable items can be overlooked without a professional assessment.
Insurance and Estate Planning
Often required for insurance, inheritance, tax, and legal proceedings.
Consignment Confidence
Consign with confidence when you know your items' worth.
How Our Appraisal Process Works
Contact Us
Call 1-740-777-8816 or email to discuss what you need appraised.
Site Visit or Photos
For larger collections we visit. For individual items, send photos.
Evaluation
We assess condition, provenance, market demand, and comparable sales.
Written Assessment
Clear written appraisal with descriptions, condition notes, and estimated values.
Appraisal Services Across Central Ohio
We provide appraisal services throughout Thurston, Fairfield County, Lancaster, Columbus, and surrounding counties.
Thurston, Ohio
Our home base at 2160.5 Main St.
Fairfield County
Full county coverage.
Lancaster, Ohio
Regular service area.
Columbus, Ohio
Extended metro area coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us to discuss. Costs depend on the number and type of items, location, and scope.
Yes. For individual items or small collections. For large estates, we recommend an on-site visit.
Individual items are assessed quickly. Full estates typically take one or two visits.
No. The appraisal is standalone. Use results for insurance, estate planning, or any purpose.
