Auctions International
Headquarters
808 Borden Road
Buffalo, NY 14227
Telephone: 800-536-1401
Facsimile: 800-569-3334

Long Beach Branch Office
19 Georgia Avenue
Long Beach, NY 11561

Auburn Branch Office
34 Grove Avenue,
Auburn, NY 13021

East Aurora Facility
11167 Route 20-A
East Aurora, NY 14052
(1 Mile East of RT-400)
THE FINISH LINE
LIVE AUCTIONS
ONLINE AUCTIONS
PRIVATE CONSIGNORS
GOVERNMENT SELLERS
Russ Scherrer, Professional Auctioneer, Real Estate Broker
800-536-1401 x 127
Also a CAGA-certified property appraiser, Russ has been re-defining the auction business since 1989, and brings decades of experience to our government clients. He is passionate and knowledgeable about getting the most exposure for their assets, and skilled in bringing interested parties to the auction to bid against each other for the property being sold. Russ is a graduate of the Missouri Auction School, with Auctioneer licenses in nine states, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in New York and North Carolina. Russ is the company expert concerning valuation and auction methodology, and provides assistance and direction for all staff members. Russ is responsible for the implementation of the five-year company plan.
Craig Robbins, Online Auctioneer, Marketing Director, Web Developer
800-536-1401 x 120
Reflecting deep experience in technology, science and the arts, Craig's advertising and internet projects have attracted the attention of thousands of bidders throughout the western hemisphere. Craig and his staff have earned a reputation for developing the highest-impact advertising campaigns in the business, and have reached out to obtain surplus from hundreds of government agencies. The Marketing Department supervises the placement of all newspaper, trade publication, magazine, direct mail and internet advertisements. Craig’s development and management of www.AuctionsInternational.com has demonstrated how effective the internet can be to bring sellers and buyers together, allowing bidders to participate in many auctions at once, from the comfort of their own homes. Craig is the key contact for Government and Business Consignors who wish to sell their assets.
Corey Cramer, Information Technology Director
800-536-1401 x 119
With a solid understanding of information management, databases and technical expertise, Corey organizes and manages the extreme volume of information that our business involves, including fraud detection, research, systems development, and buyer information. Corey provides rock-solid oversight of our computer and network systems, keeping our technology tuned-up for business. Corey’s analysis and management of our auction technology ensures that all client data is secure, for both sellers and bidders. The technology and equipment that Corey maintains is used to conduct live public auctions, and our online silent auctions. In addition, Corey provides a wide variety of valuable assistance to each member of our management team, including clerking and cashier duties.
Teri Abrams, Live Auction Manager
800-536-1401 x 123
Organizes and administrates staff at live public auctions, and is our liaison for government agencies who we sell for. Teri compiles all of the data about the auction merchandise to be sold, and enters that information into our computerized clerking and checkout system. Teri also collects and balances the funds we receive from purchasers, and generates any required titles, deeds, reports or other required paperwork at the sale. After the auction has concluded, Teri works closely with the Seller to finalize the sales, and makes the payment(s) to the consignor for the merchandise sold at the auction. Any questions or concerns from live auction customers are handled by Teri’s department, along with title and deed preparations, title transfers and DMV paperwork.
Jeffrey Laxton, Professional Auctioneer, Central NY Auction Coordinator
Cell: 315-246-1188
Also a Licensed NY State Sale agent, Jeff currently coordinates all National Grid surplus that is sold through Auctions International in New York, Massachussets and Rhode Island. Jeff is an online auction setup specialist, and the first backup auctioneer for all live NY State Thruway Authority auctions. Jeff brings over 20 years of live auction know-how and over ten years of online auction experience to our team. Heavy experience in business liquidations and estate dispersals with Elbridge Antiques since 1976, and online auction experience dating back to 1996. Jeff has been our central New York auction Coordinator since March of 2006. Graduated 1994 from Gloversville Auction School.
Shawn Foss, Professional Auctioneer, Western NY Auction Coordinator
800-536-1401 x 125
As a skilled mechanic and auctioneer, Shawn is responsible for the oversight and setup duties associated with conducting live and online auctions of vehicles, equipment and personal property. Arrives at the site ahead of time to arrange the auction items, number them, attempt to get each and every vehicle up-and-running for maximum presentation value. Shawn will manage any additional labor required to get the auction in order, and provide direct assistance to the auctioneers. Professional auctioneer since 1979 for C.E. Foss Inc., specializing in merchandise case lot sales and personal property. Worked for Foss Auto car dealership from 1982-2001. Lane auctioneer for Lake Country Auto Auctions from 1985-1987. Mechanical experience includes repair and retro-fits for heavy equipment, trucks, light trucks, autos, farm machinery and more.