About Ms. Museum Estate Sales
High school sweethearts, my husband and I were both introduced to the exciting life of "Estate Sale Saturday" by his parents. The exhilarating rush of finding a great bargain after waiting patiently in line for an hour are some of our most fond memories. We have always enjoyed the chase of a treasure hunt and learning about Antiques, Important Jewelry and Fine Art fascinated us both. We could never learn enough.
While we were finishing our respective college degrees in Illinois, we experienced the unexpected loss of his mother. Unfortunately, less than 6 months later, his father also passed without warning. Facing a tremendously painful and overwhelming situation, my husband was tasked with being the Executor of his parent's Estate. During this challenging process, we soon realized an Estate Sale would be required in order to liquidate the large amount of valuable items his parents had spent a lifetime together collecting.
Despite our best efforts, we were unable to find a company that exhibited the required combination of being trustworthy, affordable and professional. After realizing we would be forced to wait at least one year for the only company we were interested in running the sale, we both decided to stage the sale ourselves instead of continuing to incur almost $1,000 each month in combined storage fees for another year.
Surprised by our success and empowered by the large amount of well-wishers and compliments, I decided to enter the business full-time after returning to Illinois while my husband soon accepted a professional position as a Chief Operations Officer for a sustainability firm.
Over the course of 4 years, I worked directly with the premier Estate Sale company in Illinois and was fortunate enough to assist with facilitating numerous sales that grossed well over $50,000 in a single weekend. During this period, I earned invaluable professional experience in every essential area imaginable (item research, advanced staging techniques, taxes and licensing obligations, full accounting summaries, excellent customer service, contract negotiations, advertising, etc.) and developed the true passion I now possess for helping families through what are often stressful periods of their lives.
Russell and I joined forces in 2016 to establish a family business that enables us to work together towards our shared mission of helping people through whatever transition they may be facing. Our sincere focus on excellent quality of service and a proven philosophy based on delivering a personal touch only possible through a combination of experience and compassion set us apart from most other companies. Our entire team's dedicated approach to providing our Clients with the highest level of satisfaction will always be our top priority.
- Laurie Martin: Owner of Ms. Museum Estate Sales
Service areas
Based out of Fort Collins, CO
Services Offered
- In-person Estate Sales
- Online Auctions
- Appraisal Services
- Off-site Sales
- Clean-out Services
Pick Up Day: Sunday, February 28, 2021 2pm-6pm Part 6 of this Huge Fort Collins Mid Century Modern Estate Sale is here. This sale features many more beautiful selections of LANE and other outstanding American design houses in regards to furniture,...
PICKUP DAY AND TIME FOR THIS PART 5 AUCTION (PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS THIS WORKS FOR YOU): Tuesday 02/23/2021 2:00-6:00PM************ Part 5 of this Huge Fort Collins Mid Century Modern Estate Sale is here. This sale features many more beautiful ...
PICKUP DAY AND TIME: Thursday, February 18th 2:00pm to 6:00pm Focusing on the Garage and other new areas yet to be listed from this HUGE Fort Collins Estate. More Mid Century Modern additions, collectibles, sewing and crafting, clothing and so mu...
PICKUP DAY AND TIME FOR THIS PART 4 AUCTION (PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS THIS WORKS FOR YOU): *****DUE TO Weather/Snow Pick up is being moved to SUNDAY 02/14/2021 1:00-6:00PM************ Part 4 of this Huge Fort Collins Mid Century Modern Estate S...
Pick Up Sunday, February 7, 2021 1pm-5pm (times may change depending on the number of buyers) Mid Century Auctions will resume after this Valentine's Day Auction.
Pickup Day: Friday, Feb. 5th, 2021 Pick Up Time: 2pm-6:30pm (subject to change based on the number of buyers) Address will only be released to the winning bidders once payment has gone through. This will be a many part Mid Century Modern Fort Coll...
Pickup Day: Sunday Jan. 31st, 2021 Pick Up Time: 1pm-5pm (subject to change based on the number of buyers) It is MANDATORY that buyers wear a mask at Auction pick ups. Address will only be released to the winning bidders once payment has gone thr...
Pickup Day: Sunday Jan. 24th, 2021 Pick Up Time: 1pm-5pm (subject to change based on the number of buyers) It is MANDATORY that buyers wear a mask at Auction pick ups. Address will only be released to the winning bidders once payment has gone thr...
Pick Up Day will be Monday, Dec. 21st. 1pm-5pm If you've made it through 2020, you deserve a wonderful Christmas. Please join us for our final sale of the year and the last of (4) CHRISTMAS THEMED sales within our MASSIVE Estate Sale project that w...
Pick Up Friday, Dec. 18th and Saturday, Dec. 19th If you've made it through 2020, you deserve a wonderful Christmas. Please join us for this Multi-Part CHRISTMAS THEMED Introduction to our MASSIVE Estate Sale project that will span many events durin...
PART 2 IS HERE! Pick Up Day for Part 2 is Friday, Dec. 11th (Times will be determined based on the number of buyers). If you've made it through 2020, you deserve a wonderful Christmas. Please join us for this Multi-Part CHRISTMAS THEMED Introducti...
Pick Up Day is Saturday, Dec. 5 (Times will be determined based on the number of buyers.) If you've made it through 2020, you deserve a wonderful Christmas. Please join us for this Multi-Part CHRISTMAS THEMED Introduction to our MASSIVE Estate Sale ...
Please join us for this 2-Part Estate Auction featuring a delightful combination of music, political history, vintage collectibles and so much more. Regardless of your interests, this beautiful Loveland Colorado home situated just off Boyd Lake offer...
Please join us for this 2-Part Estate Auction featuring a delightful combination of music, political history, vintage collectibles and so much more. Although the EXTREMELY RARE Grateful Dead Original Concert Poster is the obvious ShowStopper in Part ...
Nice 1991 Mazda RX-7 Convertible with 86k miles and a clear title. The car starts up nicely and idles just fine. Brakes feel good and this car should have no problem driving home for the new owner as the tires need replacement but appear safe still. ...
This Small auction has a great mixture of inventory ranging from Hard to Find Luxury Collectibles like (2) WORKING Rolex Watches (Men's and Women's),Professional Grade Exercise Equipment, Electric Couch and Recliner Pair and much more. Take some time...
Part 2 of this fun Fort Collins Estate Sale. This section includes the kitchen, basement and also Assorted other interesting finds. Best of luck! We are happy to combine your purchases from Part 1 and 2 into one pickup day so bid with ease knowing y...
This Fort Collins Estate will be a two part event with the first floor and garage contents showcased. The second auction will follow with the downstairs and kitchen inventory that is just as fun and collectible. Take a blast to the past with Selectio...
*****PICK UP DAYS are being CHANGED to SATURDAY, Sept. 12 (12:00pm - 6:30pm) AND SUNDAY, Sept. 13 (12:00 - 6:30).********* After the auction ends, a time slot sign up will be sent out to winning bidders. This is PART 2 of this auction and you will ...
Pick up days are Monday, Sept. 7 (12:00pm - 6:30pm) AND Wednesday, Sept. 9 (12:00pm - 6:30pm). After the auction ends, a time slot sign up will be sent out to winning bidders. This is a 2 part auction and you will be able to do combined pickup for t...
****Pick up Days For this Auction are Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 1pm-6pm and Monday, August 17, 2020 2pm-7pm.**** ***You will be sent a time slot sign up email after the auction closes. This is the Part 2 of our LOVELAND Colorado Online Estate ...
Loveland PRE-Sale EVENT: Subaru Forester AWD ONE OWNER w/ only 46k ORIGINAL MILES!!
Ms. Museum Estate SalesUp for auction we have a RARE One Owner Subaru Forester AWD in EXCELLENT condition ready for a new owner. This vehicle just passed emissions with flying colors and is ready to be transferred with a CLEAR TITLE that has already been signed by the owne...
Part 3 - High End and Designer Holiday Collection and MORE Vintage Treasures!
Ms. Museum Estate Sales***** ATTENTION! ***** Due to new state regulations, if you do not wear a face covering during pickup then you will be refused service until you comply with the State Law. We are not interested in having a discussion or argument about the issue, just...
***** ATTENTION! ***** Due to new state regulations, if you do not wear a face covering during pickup then you will be refused service until you comply with the State Law. We are not interested in having a discussion or argument about the issue, just...
***** ATTENTION! ***** Due to new state regulations, if you do not wear a face covering during pickup then you will be refused service until you comply with the State Law. We are not interested in having a discussion or argument about the issue, just...
The ONLY Pick Up Day for this Auction is Wednesday July 15, 2pm-6pm ****If you do not get your invoice within 2 hours of the entire auction closing, it is your responsibility to let me know. I send them out as soon as the auction ends and it may ...
Part 2! Pickup Day for Auction #2 Monday, July 13 from 2PM- 6PM This lovely estate will feature multiple auctions. Furnishing are from a non smoking, pet free home in nice condition.
Pickup Day for Auction #1 Sunday, July 12 from 2PM- 6PM This lovely estate will feature multiple auctions. Furnishing are from a non smoking, pet free home in nice condition.
Pickup Day for this Auction is Friday, July 3 from 2pm to 6pm in Fort Collins. This is a fun sale with a mixture of Mid Century Modern design, fun collectibles and music studio equipment and instruments.
Large Farm & Country Living LIVERMORE Online Estate Auction (Tractors, Trailers, Vehicles, Farm Equipment and MORE!)
Ms. Museum Estate SalesWe are proud to host this Livermore, Colorado Farm liquidation and invite everyone to spend a few moments reviewing the wide variety of fun finds that are included in this ONLINE ONLY Auction. From Vintage Farmall ™Tractor (running recently but...
A mixture of Mid Century Modern and Contemporary A Fort Collins Estate Auction It will begin at 3PM this evening, June 9th and start ending on Saturday, June 13th at 5pm. Pickup days and times for this auction are Sunday, June 14th and Monda...
Bonus Auction! Will start ending on Sunday at 5PM. There is only one pick up day for this auction Monday June 8th from 12pm-4PM in Windsor, Colorado. Good luck!!
Part 2 of this Wonderful Water Valley Estate Featuring the Garage, Lower Basement and Other Fine Finds. Pickup Days for this Event are Sunday June 7th and Monday June 8th 12pm to 4pm.
Stylish Contemporary Windsor Home (Water Valley) that is so full that we'll need to split the auction into two parts! The First Auction will be for the main floor and some other outdoor finds (garage contents are so much that they will be bundled int...
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Style home full of furniture, home deco, hard to find collectibles and so much more. We are still uncovering items and preparing them for this upcoming Online ONLY Auction that will take place starting this Monday (5/18/20...