My sister and I hired Mr. Hrudka to conduct an estate auction in Manitowoc, WI. While Mr. Hrudka had a pleasant, easy-going manner, we found his work ethic to be rather lazy and sloppy. The most important items we had to auction were our father's antique sleigh bells. We were astonished when Mr. Hrudka asked US what he should ask for them instead of doing the research himself, in spite of his acknowlegement that they were the most attractive part of the auction AND in spite of his considerable fee. He was slow to return phonecalls, and when asked to leave the key on the table in the kitchen after finishing up the auction clean-up (we live out of town), he did not, and had to be reminded after several weeks had passed. Mr. Hrudka does not use the internet to educate himself about the items he will be auctioning. Again, while we found Mr. Hrudka to be an amiable person, we were disappointed with his lack of professionalism ...read more

We went to an auction by Hrudka today and he did a great job! ...read more