How to Auction Off High End Collectibles w/ Alex Winter

The Business Samurai

Alex Winter is the President of Hake’s Americana and Collectibles Auction House. Alex got his start collecting comic books at the age of 8. He started working for Hakes in 1985 as a shipping assistant, working his way through the ranks to become President in 2014.

Founded in 1967 by Ted Hake, Hakes became the first auction house to specialize in 20th century culture artifacts. Hake’s specializes in political memorabilia, rare and unique toys of the 20th century, comic books, original art, rare sports memorabilia, items from tvs, movies and music.

In 2004 the founder Ted Hakes sold the company to Steve Geppi, a long-time collaborating partner and owner of Diamond Comic Distributors (the only comic distribution company to my knowledge left) among several other companies he owns.

Some big ticket items that Hakes has sold include: Captain Americas screen used shield from Avengers Infinity War for over $250K, a pair of Mickey and Minnie dolls for over $150K, and their most recent auction that closed on March 16th 2022 a Boba Fett Star Wars prototype figure that closed at over $204K.

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