ABOUT US
Thirty years of buying, moving and selling. Now in the USA.
One call. A written offer in 24 hours. Now open to U.S. sellers.
Full-time staff
Largest deal
Potential buyers
Live auctions a month
OUR STORY
What is the Direct Auctions company?
- Direct Auctions USA is the U.S. arm of Direct Auctions. For 30+ years, the company has bought, moved, and auctioned millions in overstock, returns, and insurance claims, purchasing, wholesaling, and auctioning consumer and commercial goods. Now we are open to U.S. sellers.
- We have strong partnerships with top retailers, film asset managers, estate and trustee firms, and international freight companies.
- Our live online auctions have a broad following of domestic and international buyers, so the goods we buy move fast.
- 30+ years ago
Founded buying and selling surplus
- 2012 to 2015
The Liquidator airs, later seen in 160+ countries
- Today
Open to U.S. sellers from Dallas, Texas
WHAT WE DO
Purchasing
Wholesaling
Auctioning
Logistics and removal
Appraisals
Jeff Schwarz, “The Liquidator”
- Reality TV celebrity and star of The Liquidator, the hit series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. With 30+ years trading assets worldwide, Jeff built Direct Auctions on one idea: bring buyers and sellers together so everyone wins.
TVAS SEEN ON TV
Who is on the U.S. team?
A small team with one job: make selling simple. Call us and you talk to the people who make the deal.
Jeff Schwarz
Founder
Logan Li
U.S. Contact
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