Stuart P. Stein attended Rye Neck High School and graduated in 1970. He attended American University from 1970-1973, graduating with a BA degree, followed by a Masters degree from George Washington University in 1977. In 1977 he completed study at the Missouri Auction School. Stuart is also a CAGA certified appraiser.
He is a member of the Frederick County Auctioneers Association where he has served as Treasurer and President, Maryland State Auctioneers Association, and National Auctioneers Association. Stuart is a licensed Pennsylvania auctioneer.
Stuart Stein has been active in the auction business in Maryland since 1975 conducting numerous auctions, and has been working with Trout Auctioneers since 1980 as an associate auctioneer. He has appraised antiques, collectables, and personal property completing approximately 30 appraisals in each of the last two years.
He has attended several National Auctioneer Conventions where he attended seminars on antiques and collectables sold at auction. Currently he attends an average of two auctions a week, and sells at twelve auctions per month, to keep up with current market prices. Additionally he has been selling on ebay since 1996, keeping abreast of the Internet marketplace.