Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. established in 1984 is the world's largest and most successful decoy auction company with over $132,000,000 in sales. Our firm holds nearly all of the world records in these categories; duck and shorebird decoys, fish decoys and plaques, duck calls, shotshell boxes, salesman sample canoes, and other related items.
Our company conducts four auctions each year at different locations through the United States. See details for each location below.
Consignments will be accepted until June 1st or until full for our July 2012 auction in New Hampshire.
Contact the office before sending items.
Website last updated May 16, 2012.
Highlights from our April 2012 auction and price key available HERE
Our July 2012 Preview is now available HERE
JULY AUCTION PREVIEW
JULY 17 & 18, 2012
Sheraton Harborside Hotel
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Click here to Preview our July 2012 decoy auction
APPRAISALS
Have a decoy you know nothing about? Send us a photo
and we'll appraise it for free with no obligations.
Click here for details
RETAIL GALLERY
Our new gallery has opened in Freeport, Maine, just one block north of LL Bean. For more
information Click here
AUCTION CATALOG
The April 26 & 27, 2012 decoy auction catalog will be available now. Click here for ordering information.
WHERE WE ARE
click here to see where our trucks will be next if you would like us to pick up your decoys. This link will take you to our calendar of upcoming events.
DECOYS, BOOKS & PAST AUCTION CATALOGS FOR SALE
Everyone's Decoy Warehouse is now Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. Decoys For Sale. Buy decoys, books and past auction catalogs directly from our online shopping site, Decoys For Sale. Same guarantee and prices, just a new name.
Find us on Facebook Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. has joined the largest social network to bring you highlights about our auctions, decoy shows and the decoy market. You do not need a Facebook account to look at our page, information or photos. 
Find us on YouTube Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. now has a company page on YouTube. Here you are able to view all of our 360 degree preview items all in one place. Check back for additional videos. Click here to view all of our videos.
Details on Guyette & Schmidt, Inc.'s three decoy auctions.
JULY 17 & 18, 2012 Decoy Auction- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sheraton Harborside Hotel. Approximately 600 Investment quality decoys & related items. Indoor buy, sell and swap July 16 - 18, with 50 table decoy show. NO SALES TAX! Free cocktails and lunch for auction attendees. Boston Logan Airport is approximately 1 hour from the hotel. Manchester and Portland airports are also approximately 1 hour away. Consignments for this auction will be accepted until June 1st or until full.
NOVEMBER 2012 Decoy Auction- Talbot County Community Center, Easton, Maryland.
Held in conjunction with the Easton Waterfowl Festival (Click for more details on festival). Approximately 600 Investment quality decoys & related items. Consignments for this auction will be accepted until September 16 or until full. 
APRIL, 2013 Decoy Auction- Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Illinois. Held in conjunction with the Midwest Decoy Collectors Association Show. Approximately 700 Investment quality decoys & related items. Consignments for this auction will be accepted until March 5 or until full. 
Online Bidding- is available with all Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. decoy auctions through www.artfact.com.
JON DEETER JOINS GUYETTE & SCHMIDT, INC. DECOY AUCTION FIRM
On December 31st, 2010 Jon Deeter joined Guyette & Schmidt, Inc, as a partner. Jon will be taking over much of Frank Schmidt's role in the firm. While Frank will remain with the company working on a part-time basis... Click here to read more.
COLLECTING AS AN INVESTMENT– It is this long and intimate involvement in the decoy market, its participants, and its development over time, which has provided Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. with exclusive opportunities to attain knowledge of private collector wishes and needs crucial to assessing future market trends.
SAFE HAVEN FOR BUYERS– With their history of integrity and guaranteed catalog descriptions, new buyers entering the market can be assured that their investment is virtually risk free. Not all auction houses provide a guarantee.
PROVIDING INVESTMENTS STRATEGIES– Gary, Frank and Jon over their professional careers have provided sound advice on collecting to new, as well as seasoned collectors. Supported by an unmatched level of experience, this advice has a proven and solid history.
BROADENING THE MARKET– To further advance decoy collecting to an even broader based clientele, Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. has developed professional working relationships with groups like the Greater Memphis Arts Council and Ducks Unlimited to present exhibitions of major private decoy collections to the general public.
MARKETING ADVANTAGES– For those whom are considering selling, Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. possesses the most extensive mailing list of over 11,000 interested and active buyers. Combined with the most technologically advanced marketing strategies, including live internet bidding, a solid connection between buyers and sellers is assured.
REMEMBER– GUYETTE & SCHMIDT, INC. IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A STABLE, SECURE AND ENJOYABLE HOBBY AND INVESTMENT FOR THE LONG TERM.
