About us at fantasy Draft Auctioneer
Our Vision
This site is dedicated to all things auction and fantasy sports. This site if run by actual licensed auctioneers who know how to take advantage of the auction process, and can give you a leg up when it comes to your auction league.
Our Expertise
Matthew Kruse, editor of the Fantasy Draft Auctioneer, was licensed as an auctioneer in 1993, the year after he started playing fantasy football in 1992. He is a third generation auctioneer, co-owner of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, a life member of the National Auction Association, and has worked auctions in over 30 states and in Canada. He is also a licensed real estate broker and appraiser. Matthew's father Dennis, and brothers John, Tim and Daniel, as well as his sons Michael and Jackson, are also licensed auctioneers, and his son Caleb has also gone through auction school. Matthew's network through auction school and auctioneer associations allows him to have relationships with auctioneers in many areas across the country, and can help you find an auctioneer to take your fantasy auction draft to the next level.
Why Us?
The goal of Fantasy Draft Auctioneer is to help you understand auctions or salary cap drafts, so you can win your fantasy league. This is done at the beginning of your season by giving you the tips and tricks on how to get the best team in a draft auction, using concepts from real live auctions. It is also accomplished by giving you standard draft advice and helping point you towards resources that can help you win your auction league. Also, we may be able to assist you in conducting your live fantasy draft auction if you want to take your auction draft to another stage of fun and excitement.
Auction Highlights
Kurt Cobain Skystang I
Sold Kurt Cobain's final Fender "Skystang 1" guitar for $1.587 Million at Julien's Auctions.
Also sold a pair of his Levi's for $412,750.
Draft Auctioneer at FF Expo
Draft Auctioneer Matthew Kruse conducting the King's Classic Auction held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton during the Fantasy Football Expo using FanDraft draft software, which has our highest recommendation.
Matthew Kruse with Al Unser Sr.
Matthew Kruse with Al Unser Sr.
Matthew Kruse at an auction with 4-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Sr.
Matthew Kruse with Andrew Luck
Matthew Kruse and Richard Petty
Matthew Kruse with Al Unser Sr.
Matthew Kruse with former Colt's quarterback Andrew Luck at a benefit auction.
Quiet Riot Metal Health Mask
Matthew Kruse and Richard Petty
Matthew Kruse and Richard Petty
Matthew Kruse with the mask from Quiet Riot's Metal Health album that sold for $50,000 at Julien's Auctions.
Matthew Kruse and Richard Petty
Matthew Kruse and Richard Petty
Matthew Kruse and Richard Petty
Matthew Kruse with Richard Petty on the campus of Worldwide Auctioneers Auction in Auburn, Indiana.
Matthew Kruse with Dennis Kruse
Draft Auctioneer Matthew Kruse with his father and National Auction Association Past President and Hall of Famer Dennis Kruse.
Kurt Cobain's Plate and Sweater
Sold a paper plate used by Kurt Cobain with a set list for $22,400 and a cardigan for $75,000 at Julien's Auctions.
Johan Cruyff's Jersey
Draft Auctioneer & Bob Harris
Sold Johan Cruyff's 1972 match worn Ajax jersey for $51,200 at Julien's Auctions
Draft Auctioneer & Bob Harris
Draft Auctioneer + Auction Brief
Draft Auctioneer & Bob Harris
At the Fantasy Football Expo with the Grandfather of Fantasy Football and Fantasy Legend Bob Harris. The Fantasy Football Expo in Canton, OH and the Pro Football Hall of Fame is the place to be every August.
Matthew Kruse Judging at IAC
Draft Auctioneer + Auction Brief
Draft Auctioneer + Auction Brief
Matthew Kruse serving as a judge for the 2019 International Auctioneer Championships
Draft Auctioneer + Auction Brief
Draft Auctioneer + Auction Brief
Draft Auctioneer + Auction Brief
Draft Auctioneer Matthew Kruse with Auction Brief Host and draft auction expert Drew Davenport at the Fantasy Football Expo in Canton, OH. Drew's Auction Brief Podcast is one of the best resources available to improve your auction drafting skills.
Matthew Kruse with Barry Weiss
Matthew Kruse Teaching at the Reppert School of Auctioneering
Matthew Kruse Teaching at the Reppert School of Auctioneering
Labor Day Auction with Barry Weiss from Storage Wars
Matthew Kruse Teaching at the Reppert School of Auctioneering
Matthew Kruse Teaching at the Reppert School of Auctioneering
Matthew Kruse Teaching at the Reppert School of Auctioneering
Matthew Kruse teaching new auctioneers at the Reppert School of Auctioneering.
Matthew Kruse with Richard Rawlings
Matthew Kruse Teaching at the Reppert School of Auctioneering
Matthew Kruse with Richard Rawlings
Matthew Kruse with Richard Rawlings of Fast N Loud at a Worldwide Auctioneers Auction in Auburn, Indiana.
