- Salt Lake City, Utah
- 50 Years Experience
- Nationwide
- Small
- CAGA · Verify
About
Erkelens & Olson (E&O) is a third-generation auction, appraisal, and marketing firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with nearly 50 years of industry expertise. David Olson holds the CAGA designation from CAGA. The firm specializes in surplus inventory, unclaimed freight, and equipment valuations through its nationwide PalletAuctions.com platform.
Services & Specializations
Erkelens & Olson provides equipment appraisals, auction services, and asset valuations. The firm handles surplus inventory, unclaimed freight, and liquidation through weekly online auctions, timed online sales, and live webcasts. Services include estate sales, business liquidations, and charitable auctions with dedicated appraisal and marketing support.
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Full Bio
Erkelens & Olson (E&O) is a third-generation auction, appraisal, and marketing firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With nearly 50 years of proven industry expertise, the firm serves individuals and businesses through comprehensive appraisal and auction services. David Olson holds the CAGA designation. The firm specializes in unclaimed freight, surplus inventory, and liquidation services. It operates PalletAuctions.com, a dedicated platform hosting weekly online-only auctions that draw over 900 bidders and 300 buyers. Services include equipment appraisals, estate sales, business liquidations, and charitable auctions using flexible formats such as timed online sales and live webcasts.
Notable Engagements
Serves business owners managing multiple liquidations, estate sale clients, and charity auction organizers seeking to raise significant funds.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by David Olson, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America

