Why Choose Mile High?
We take the time to serve our clients with professionalism and customer service that separates us from the rest. Our catalogs are full-color productions with some of the best reprographic technology in the hobby. Our images are a cut above the competition and are coupled with interesting and intriguing descriptions. Our auction software allows both buyers and consignors to access their information quickly and easily, displaying your most important data online at your fingertips.
Whether it’s cards or sports memorabilia, MHCC seeks to be your auction house of choice. Get results that pay with an auction house that is truly distinguished in its performance. Our track record of experience is undeniable, the numbers speak for themselves. When other auction houses are scrambling for excuses, we are cutting checks. It’s that simple.
Mile High Card Company auctions are a unique forum in which merchandise is offered in a competitive atmosphere that provides the seller with many advantages. Whether you are considering selling a single item, a collection or an entire collection, you will first want one of our specialists to examine your items to determine their potential auction value. There is no charge for this service and your items can be evaluated in one of these following ways.
At Our Office
Collectors from coast to coast have come to rely on MHCC for evaluating a wide range of items to be sold at auction. Property may be brought to our office for a free verbal estimate Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is best, however, to call in advance to arrange a complimentary appointment with one of our staff or
contact us via email.On-Site Inspection
Often objects require a personal evaluation in order to give an accurate estimate. On such occasions, MHCC will arrange for an on-site inspection. These circumstances most often arise when one is considering selling a large collection. MHCC travels throughout North America and can accommodate your needs regardless of location.
Marketing
Our professional staff of specialists combined with extensive strategic marketing efforts are two of the many reasons MHCC attracts customers from throughout the U.S. and Europe. MHCC's goal is to maximize the consignor’s results by marketing primarily to private collectors. More than 85 percent of our sales are to end users who are purchasing for their own collections. As soon as an item or collection has been consigned to us for auction, our expert marketing department begins the task of bringing buyer and merchandise together through a variety of proven methods that ensure success.
These methods include:
- Professional Quality Photography
- Internet Marketing Through Our Interactive Website
- Direct Mail Marketing Using Our Exclusive Database
- Targeted Print Advertising
- Award-Winning Illustrated Auction Catalogs
- Social Media Marketing on Several Platforms
Quality Photography
Our photography enables us to produce images of the highest quality for use in our award-winning catalogs and auction website. This attention to detail allows internet and phone bidders to buy with complete confidence.
Internet Marketing
Our home on the world wide web provides us with a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week presence that is instantly accessible to buyers throughout the world. Visitors to our website can browse highlights of upcoming auctions well in advance, allowing them adequate time to plan their purchases, submit online bids, or arrange for phone bidding.
Our online auctions are top in the industry. Not only do they include professional quality images, but also contain expertly written detailed descriptions of each item offered for sale. Our comprehensive user-friendly website gives potential buyers from throughout the world all the information they need to confidently bid on the items they are interested in, from the comfort of their homes.
We attract multitudes of prospective buyers to our website through a variety of methods including direct mail, print advertising, and electronic media. Our website allows potential buyers from around the world to pursue their collecting passion all from the comfort of their home or office.
Print Advertising
Another facet of marketing at MHCC is our extensive use of strategically placed print advertising in magazines and trade publications. With professional, results-oriented advertising placed in local, regional and national publications, MHCC attracts thousands of serious buyers and collectors throughout the U.S. Print advertising is specifically tailored for each auction.
Illustrated Auction Catalogs
MHCC's comprehensive, illustrated auction catalogs provide detailed descriptions of items offered for sale, and are usually available two to three weeks prior to the auction date. Our professionally produced catalogs are a wonderful reference resource for both beginning and advanced collectors.
Publications
Our auctions are closely followed by numerous industry publications. Articles regarding our sales have appeared in all of the leading industry publications. Furthermore, our auctions are frequently cited by numerous publishers who list our sales results in their publications: Sports Market Report, Beckett, Sports Collector Digest, Old Cardboard and many more.