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Central Mass Auctions Our "core" service area is southern New England. Many of our clients live in Central Massachusetts, greater Boston, Cape Cod, southern New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and northern Connecticut. We cover a much wider area, though. In recent memory, we've also worked with clients in northern New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. We have made pickups as far away as Cleveland (to auction the contents of a country store). We flew to Florida to pick up Eliot Ness's credentials, which were consigned to us after Wayne Tuiskula appraised them on PBS's Antiques Roadshow in Miami.
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Clients in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky have trusted us to sell their higher end estates, antiques and collections. Please consider us to handle all of your estate needs. We offer a wide range of services throughout greater Boston, Massachusetts, and New England, including antique auctions, estate auctions, online estate auctions, online collectibles auctions, and online art auctions.
New England is rich in history and antiques and we often hear of something being found in a home that is worth in the tens of thousands or even more. You may not have something worth that much but there are collectors actively looking for everything from comic books and fountain pens to pottery and toys.
Although Central Mass Auctions can identify which items are more valuable and should be sold at an estate auction and when an estate sale might be a better alternative, typically a combined approach is best, with some items going to auction and others being sold at an estate sale. We also offer estate appraisal services when needed.
Longtime auctioneer Wayne Tuiskula offers professional contact-free (socially distanced) appraisals. We then showcase your pieces with the help of expert photographers, and we promote our auctions to nearby collectors and antiquers. We have a wide-reaching network - built up over decades - that can help your online art auction pay off.
Reviews (18)
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Susan
Jan 02, 2022
Excellent experience! Wayne is very professional and pleasant to work with. Super results recommend highly. Thanks
Rebecca Fortin
May 26, 2021
I was very happy and satisfied with the service I received from Central Mass Auction. Wayne came to my house personally to view what I wanted to sell. He did an excellent job in finding buyers. Whenever I sent him a question he answered me promptly. This is an honest and upstanding business and I highly recommend it. The company has your best interests at heart.
Sophia Starr
May 16, 2021
I cannot say enough about my family's experience with Central Mass Auctions! Wayne is exceptional in his expertise, knowledge and customer service. We were thrilled with the outcome of the auction and we were so impressed with the professionalism demonstrated by Wayne and his team. When dealing with family heirlooms, you want someone you can trust. Wayne is honest, fair, kind and remarkable in his field. I would highly recommend Central Mass Auctions!
Robbie Jenkins
Feb 20, 2021
Central Mass Auctions is an extremely helpful organization. I called with questions around the value of a safe that I found in my barn when I purchased my new help. They provided me great feedback and helped lead to a sale.
Marlene Markarian
Jan 27, 2021
Wayne is my 'go to' appraiser if I am stumped on an item. He is always quick to respond & accommodate. I met him him back in 2012 when he did an 'appraisal night' for a group of vendors in Worcester. It was very successful & everyone was very appreciative of his expertise. I have called him several times when I needed his professional advice & I highly recommend his company for estate services & auctions.
Jill Terrien
Dec 22, 2020
Central mass auctions is phenomenal. I had several items from an estate that Wayne carefully looked at and helped me decide where they should go. His knowledge is vast and he is accountable and efficient. I would highly recommend him and his team.
Melissa Evans
Dec 01, 2020
I called about a oil painting my parents had, that was signed by a well known artist. I was told they have sold this artist in the past for 5 Thousand -15K was the max they sold. We had this painting appraised at 20K So I went with them. I now received the check for 187.00 WTH Complete rip off. They didn't do much research on this painting apparently or even started at a higher bid like most auction places do.

I hope who ever screwed on the money enjoys it for penny's because it should have been bought for at least 5k or more. IT was a painting of a family member breast feeding a child, and they were good friends with the artist. Shame on these people. DONT GO TO THEM! DO YOUR RESEARCH
Anabel Gutierrez
Oct 14, 2020
I recently bought a ticket to get things appraised. The appraisal was horrible. I found more information on my items than was told to me. They told me a painting had no value and it was unknown artist when in fact it was a known artist and it's value it's well worth more than what he said. There's so many appraisers out do your research on appraiser.

I asked for a refund since they were clueless on my stuff and gave me no valuable knowledge instead even gave me wrong information. They refused to refund me which is fine but I just want to review wherever I can so others can get their stuff appraised elsewhere or with someone more experienced.
Coleman Horner
Jul 29, 2020
Wayne is a very fair and honest person to work with. I really appreciated his help and highly recommended Central Mass Auctions to anyone in need of their services.
Eileen Cecelia
Jul 19, 2020
I can't say enough about Central Mass Auctions. They helped me dispose of a very large estate collection of art and antiques. They were responsive and helpful, in stark contrast to several other auctioneers and dealers. The results were better than I could have hoped for, and they were very prompt in sending me the proceeds. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing such services.
Don T.
Nov 05, 2019
They are excellent to deal with. I have personally used Central Mass Auctions on multiple occasions, and every time I was pleased with the outcome of the actions. The staff is always friendly and courteous. I am now a regular.
Benjamin H.
Nov 19, 2018
I called Wayne seemingly out of nowhere one day last spring. My in-laws had to vacate their property of 40+ years to move closer to us so that we could care for their medical needs. I could tell from speaking to him that he was someone that would treat their estate respectfully and thoughtfully. I was RIGHT! Wayne was there exactly when and how we needed him.

He knew his stuff and was able to monetize these valuable items to their respective potential. Mostly, it was a huge relief to have this enormous task be a little less stressful than it could have been. We were in good hands from start to finish! Thank you Central Mass Auctions! I would HIGHLY recommend!
Mailis Jarvenpaa
Jul 23, 2018
Met Wayne and Amy on Sunday July 22nd, very professional couple, great estate sale.and a very personable couple. Thankyou, :
Pamela Lyons
Feb 05, 2018
I worked with Wayne at Central Mass Auctions, and I can't say enough! He provided us with an appraisal for some historic items, and the results were great! He was very knowledgeable of the appraisal items, and offered some history on a few of the pieces. If you are looking for a professional company, and knowledgeable staff, contact Central Mass Auctions!
Russ A.
Jan 03, 2017
Wayne and his associates are real life savers. My in -laws ran a bed and breakfast for over 30 years and accumulated a tremendous amount of antiques, collectibles and other "stuff". As a result of sudden medical conditions we had to liquidate the bed and breakfast quickly. I called Wayne and he came right out and his associates went through and organized the entire house and outbuildings and conducted an estate sale within a matter of weeks. As a result of their established connections and reputation hundreds of people attended the sale. I would highly recommend Wayne and his associates.
Candace K.
Dec 14, 2016
I am so impressed with this company, and all the people that work for it. I stumbled upon an auction they were hosting, and went several times to the event they held over a couple days. Not only was everything extremely well organized but the way in which it was held was impressive. This auction happened to be an estate auction, they had information both on line and in person.

They were respectful, pleasant, flexible, and just all around trustworthy. One of the items I bid and won in this auction was extremely expensive. The whole thing couldn't have been more smooth and I got exactly what I was expecting and what was described. In fact Wayne went above and beyond. If there ever comes a time I need to hire a company to sell my items, Wayne would be my first call. As a buyer, I wouldn't hesitate from buying again. Just great people!
Strong Builders Llc
Jun 09, 2016
I known and done business with Wayne for decades. It is with the utmost confidence that I recommend Wayne and his long established business in this unique sector. Unlike many fields of expertise, appraising and finding the proper channels for the array of assets typical in auctions and estates, experience and expertise are critical. This knowledge brings clarity and predictability to a process that other yields the opposite. Not with Central Mass Auctions. Call Wayne. You won't regret it.
Mary PhD
May 30, 2016
Our family had a very positive experience with Wayne and his staff at Central Mass Auctions. When our parent's home in Newton needed to be emptied and sold after 50 years of accumulation, we needed expert advice and help, and time was important. We chose Wayne because Central Mass offered both Estate Sales and Auctions. In our case there were items that were best sold at auction, and others left in place for an Estate Sale. Wayne knew the value of a variety of items, and when he didn't, he had resources who did. We were successful in our goals, and pleased with the compassionate, fair and timely services of Central Mass Auctions.