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Golden Gavel Auctions
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Tara Norbut and David Thompson are a couple that have been in the antiques and collectibles buying and selling business for many years.
Tara has a passion for her collection of vintage bottles and marbles. Learning about the items she collects and where to buy them has led her to flea markets, estate sales, antique shops and auctions where she has learned the ins and outs of the antiques business. Tara’s drive and experience has led her to a place where owning and operating her own auction house would be the next natural step in her career development. When Patrick announced that he was selling the Golden Gavel Auction, her new career choice became immediately clear. Tara is passionate about finding new homes for vintage wares. She strives constantly to exceed customer expectations.
David has been buying and selling all sorts of vintage and antique wares for over 30 years. He shares Tara’s passion for finding those hidden treasures and giving them new life with new owners. David has been going to flea markets, estate sales, antique shops and auctions for his entire life. His parents were avid depression glass and antique dealers. David’s family spent many a vacation rummaging through other people's basements buying and selling antiques. In David’s full time career, he has been a manager for over 25 years. He has managed up to 150 employees and most recently was running a business that is the same size comparably to the Golden Gavel. David completed the USPAP appraiser’s course.
Both Tara and David have been attending the Golden Gavel Auctions for many years. The opportunity to move into the ownership position was ultimately the perfect move for this motivated and experienced couple.
"We both know that excellent customer service is the key to success in any business. Our number one goal is customer satisfaction."
In 2004, Golden Gavel Auctions bought and renovated a former East Windsor, Connecticut supermarket into the modern auction house it is today. With parking for 280 cars, the 18,000 square foot auction house easily displays thousands of items and seats 350+ auction enthusiasts. Golden Gavel holds 70 auctions a year, turning tens of thousands of items into money for their clients.
Golden Gavel’s auctioneer and appraiser, Ralph Labozzo, holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Connecticut. Ralph’s been in the business for 20+ years. He is a graduate of Missouri Auction School and earned certification in American Arts through a graduate-level program at New York’s famous Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Like David, Ralph is a USPAP certified appraiser.
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Bidder Reviews for Golden Gavel Auctions (51)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
DianeFairmount, GA
Nov 20, 2023
Very professional, efficient and easy to work with.
Items were as described, priced well and instructions were clear to pack and ship without issue.
![8 Piece Collection of Early Asian Cloisonne Covered Ginger Jars & Tea Pot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/967/306050/163451185_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
JackCarolina, RI
May 13, 2023
Very nice
I bought one small item and picked it up myself. When I called on the phone the lady was very nice. When I went there it was auction day and they waited on me very promptly. I thought the item, a watercolor, looked better than when I viewed it on line.
SteveCranbury, NJ
Feb 04, 2022
Honest Reliable Auction
I purchased 3 items during the "height" of the Omicron Virus. I found the staff to be responsive and very helpful I unconditionally recommend this company.
![Black Vienna Regulator Clock With Porcelain Dial](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/967/231072/119702637_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
GarySturbridge, MA
Jul 30, 2020
The Best Auction House
The owner, Pat and his crew, including Travis, Cassie, Ralph and Hippy are the best. Always ready to be helpful and accommodating. Quality merchandise from new to antiques. Highly recommend.
Jul 10, 2020
Easy to Work With!
Worked with them to arrange local pick up, and they were very accommodating.
FreddieLong Beach, CA
Jun 18, 2020
The ups that picks up the package was horrible packaging to charge $146 and my package was totally d
Golden gavel was also and upfront but the shipping and delivery was horrible my package chain completely destroyed
MichaelHudson, NY
Jun 18, 2020
WilliamPort Saint Lucie, FL
Aug 24, 2019
Past Auctions from Golden Gavel Auctions
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![Wallis Flinlock Pistol: Wallis Flinlock Pistol with haulster in good condition - Antique](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/967/145503/73549249_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1562353715)
![18kt Gold Braided Rope Bracelet, 29 dwt.: 18kt Gold Braided Rope Bracelet, 29 dwt.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/967/29765/11542278_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1336086673)
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