Brokering/Representation


Brokering or Representation

Rockology can provide representation for your significant artifact or collection. Considering selling, but prefer a private transaction or interested in the exact opposite by initiating much publicity? We have qualified clients to make immediate, private acquisitions and as well the have the proper media contacts to garner national, if not international attention. 

What is Brokering vs. Representation?

Rockology has a proven track record of brokering artifacts, as it has an established client base in which to approach with a new artifact. Upon consigning memorabilia, Rockology will convey realistic expectations regarding offers, as well as make the communication between parties seamless throughout the process of collecting funds and transferring the purchased piece to the new owner as the sale is brought to fruition. 

Additionally, Rockology can solely represent memorabilia items for clients who wish to inquire about consigning an artifact with an auction house or loan it to a museum. Many memorabilia collectors are unfamiliar with negotiating auction house commissions and/or being knowledgeable of the communications needed involved in the auctioning process, so Rockology can help play middleman during this process.

Stephen M. Shutts and Rockology, LLC provide assessments, evaluations and advice based on more than 30 years of music history and memorabilia knowledge. The company’s information gathered is for the collector or investor in order to make the best decision regarding a single artifact or for an entire collection. Stephen M. Shutts,  Rockology, LLC and its employees are not responsible, nor liable for acquisitions and/or business transactions that are engaged in, in which go against its recommendations. 

Have a question regarding a particular artifact available for acquisition either in a potential private sale, via eBay or at auction? Rockology likely already has knowledge of the memorabilia in question and would be happy to assist. With more than 30 years and $25 million in memorabilia passing through the company’s hands via authenticating, appraising, buying, selling and brokering for clients worldwide, Shutts and Rockology have amassed an immeasurable amount of knowledge. 

Shutts and Rockology have established themselves at the forefront of being a one-stop shop for those seeking both acquisitions and answers. Shutts has previously been called the ‘most knowledgeable Elvis historian on the planet,’ and his knowledge regarding country music memorabilia is easily in a class of just a few other memorabilia experts, as Shutts has handled well over 50,000 traditional and contemporary country music artifacts.