The Mad Picker & Direct Auctions has announced a two-day live online auction featuring a remarkable 45-year private collection of vintage electronics, audio equipment, radios, and rare communications gear. Hosted by The Mad Picker and conducted by Jeff Schwarz, star of the hit TV series The Liquidator, the sale will take place June 27 and 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.
The collection, amassed over four decades, includes hundreds of rare and collectible pieces spanning the golden age of radio, hi-fi audio, military communications, and early consumer technology. Standout items include the Marantz Model 18 Stereophonic Receiver—the very first receiver Marantz ever produced—a rare vintage McIntosh Model P-50D Power Supply, a Marantz Model 2270 Stereophonic Receiver, and a NordMende Caruso Console Radio.
Collectors will find equipment from respected manufacturers such as Marantz, McIntosh, Sansui, Sony, Harman Kardon, Pioneer, Dynaco, Panasonic, JVC, Philips, Hitachi, Eico, Bogen, and many more. The collection also features WWII-era radio and communications equipment, vintage testing instruments, vacuum tube electronics, radar and signal equipment, amateur radio gear, and other rare technological artifacts seldom seen in public auction.
“Collections like this rarely come to market,” said Jeff Schwarz, owner of Direct Auctions and star of the internationally broadcast TV series The Liquidator. “This is a true time capsule of vintage electronics. Whether you’re a serious collector, a restoration expert, or simply passionate about the history of technology, this auction offers an incredible opportunity to own pieces that may never surface again.”
Many items have been carefully preserved over the past 45 years and represent a unique mix of consumer electronics, military communications technology, and classic hi-fi equipment. Through Direct Auctions & The Mad Picker, collectors from around the world can participate live and bid in real time.
A public preview will be held on June 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT at 2635 Lillooet St, Vancouver, BC, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to inspect many items before bidding begins. The auction will be conducted live online, with worldwide shipping available.
Jeff Schwarz, also known as The Liquidator, has spent over three decades in the auction and liquidation business. His sharp eye for valuable collectibles and savvy business decisions have earned him recognition as one of Canada’s most well-known liquidators and auctioneers. For more information, visit Direct Auctions or Direct Liquidation.
