My wife and partner, Karen Patterson

Keeping things organized and paperwork are her specialty. She clerks, she registers bidders, she collects the money, she helps set up the auctions, she does a lot of behind the scenes duties I wouldn't trust to anyone else.

Ready for a day of work?

We hope these guys were as chipper by the end of the auction as they were at the beginning.

Jane say's hi!

What Jane? For once in your life you're going to be bashful? Jane's been a long time employee of mine and helps setup before auctions and pitches in where ever she can.

Lynn allows an inspection

Lynn shows his goods to help ensure the potential buyer knows what their getting. He helps pre, post, and during the auction. Along with Aaron, these guys are my muscle.

Aaron tries dodging the shot!

Aaron must like the heavy work, watch for him along the out skirts of the auction holding a sofa over his head.

Mary Jane clerks the auctions

Our wireless computer system allows the clerk to be near the action even in sprawling auctions.

Ron trying out the merchandise

Ron likes to make sure everyone gets thier money's worth, by giving a first hand testimony to the item's quality.

Ray! What are you gazing at?

Ray sometimes lends a hand in the background, preping items for sale.

Kevin goes extreme Mobile!

Farm sales can be tough terrain for most computer systems. Here, Kevin clerks the auction while the computer is strapped to a 4-wheeler.

Take the office with us.

Our office trailer allows my wife Karen to take the office with her to auctions on-site. From here she registers bidders, checks out buyers, and keeps the wireless computer system running.

You never know what the weather will do!

Being prepared is a must for outdoor, on-site auctions. We use tents for shade and cover from rain, we have a back-up generator in case of power issues, and our computer system can run completely on battery power. There are few conditions where we can't have an auction fully automated and protected.

The Faithful

One of the many things you can count on at a Patterson Auction is to see many familuar faces at each auction.

A couple of cards

I am lucky to have a consistant, experienced staff that not only works very hard for me and my clients, but they also know how to have fun.

Have wheels, will travel

We perform auction all over Western PA, and Eastern OH. This is made easier by our office trailer.

Three Generations

My son Kevin keeps this website up to date and fills in when needed at auctions. Here his son Bryce gets a few moments helping Grandpa spot bidders.

Ray and Carol stay in the shade.

We usually try to provide a tent for shade and protection from rain. Sometimes, you have to catch some shade where you can find it though.