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DOWNSIZING - RIGHT TIME, RIGHT STRATEGIES, RIGHT PARTNERS in conjunction with a FREE APPRAISAL EVENT


An informal discussion about life transitions and the sale of real and personal assets with Jada Turner of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Jarrod Hines of Farmer Auctions - regional experts in life transition events


1:30 PM - MARCH 28, 2020
The Waterfront Country Club
275 Anchor Drive
Moneta, VA 24121


Thank you for registering for this event. We are looking forward meeting you to share ideas and information in a fun and exciting environment. Only ONE item or group of like items or sets of items (china, glassware,sterling flatware) per person is permitted for Free Appraisal Event. All fields of this registration form must be completed to be accepted. Please note that the order of registration will not be the order you will be seen on the day of the event. Customers will be seen on a first come, first serve basis dependent upon the availability of the appraiser for your particular item.

Video Testimonials

Need a Shipper?

Farmer Auctions does not have a shipping department, but we partner with The Packaging Store for all of our auctions as our preferred shipper. 

To request shipping for an auction, contact their offices at 540-772-0999 or by email at va203@gopackagingstore.com.

How to Register for an Online Only Auction

1. Go to our page www.farmerauctionsonline.com to see all of our current and upcoming online only auctions. From here, choose the auction you wish to particpate in by clicking the orange "go" button on that auction. 

 

 

 

2. From here click the orange "Go to the Auction" button on the right hand side of the page. 

 

 

3. The next page will be the catalog, with all of the photos and auction information. Click on the yellow "Click here to register for this auction" button found in the yellow bar at the top of the page. 

 

 

 

 

4. Next, click "Create Account" and begin filling out the required information.

 

 

 

5. Now you will need to verify your mobile phone number and email address. If you do not have a mobile phone with text messaging, please call our offices at 540-384-0100.

A text will be sent to you with a six-digit code that you will need to use to verify your phone number.

 

Insert this code into the verfication box. Once you have done that, you will receive a notification that your verification email has been sent. 

Open your email and select the green box that says "Click here to verify your email address". 

 

Now your account has been created and you can start bidding!  To learn more about the bidding process, take a look at our Buying tab under Services. 

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Upcoming Auctions

How to Bid in an Online Only Auction

Creating an Account: Click HERE to create your online account with Farmer Auctions. 
Once you have created your account you are ready to bid with Farmer Auctions in any of our Online Only Auctions. 

Registering For An Auction: Once you have created your account you will need to register for each auction. To do so, click on the yellow "Click here to register" button at the top of each auction. You will then be prompted to use your email and password to login. Next select the credit card you would like to use, then you're all set! 

Bidding In An Auction: 

1) You can click on the blue Bid button underneath each item to bid the next increment amount.

2) You can set a maximum bid to the highest amount you're willing to spend on the lot. The price will only increase if someone bids against you, and won't bid you above your maximum set amount. 

Winning/Receiving Your Items: Congrats! If you have won a lot, or many, in one of our online only auctions, your selected credit card will be charged and you will be sent a receipt to your email. There will be a set removal date for every Online Only Auction. If you are unable to make the removal date you can have your items shipped or picked up for you by The Packaging Store. If you are in need of shipping please contact The Packaging Store at 540-772-0999 or by email at va203@gopackagingstore.com. *Must be notified of shipping request by noon the day prior of the removal date, or else items are considered abandoned. 

How to bid in a Live Auction

If you are new to auctions they can seem a little overwhelming. But, we are here to help! Every auction offers multiple ways to bid. The first step is always registration: 

Bidding Live in the Gallery: Bidders join us in the gallery during the auction as the auctioneer calls bids to the crowd.  If you wish to bid you must register (free of charge) at the front desk to get a bidding number.  Once you are registered you may bid on any item you wish.  You are never required to bid just because you are registered.  

If you happen to be the winning bidder you are required to pay before you leave the gallery. We request, if at all possible, you take your items with you.

Bidding Live Online (Remotely): This option allows you to bid from anywhere that you have internet access.  You must register on an online platform (we use Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and Auction Zip) and be approved by our office.  Once approved you are eligible to bid live during the allotted auction time.  Once the auction begins an employee in the gallery will run the online terminal in sync with the auctioneer, this allows you to bid remotely in real time.  You will receive an emailed invoice after the auction to confirm any items you won.  Post auction, you may either pick up your items in person or contact our third party shippers to have the items shipped to you.  

Leaving an Absentee Bid: If you are unable to bid live in the gallery or live online you still have an option!  Once you fill out and sign our absentee bid form a staff member will enter your absentee bid, which is then executed on your behalf by the auctioneer during the live auction.  You may also register to leave an absentee bid on our website.  

Remember, when you place an absentee bid leave the highest value you are interested in paying.  Sometimes you pay less if no one bids against your bid, and sometimes you are outbid.  Post auction, you may either pick up your items in person or contact our third party shippers to have the items shipped to you.  

Phone Bidding: For Collector and Specialty auctions we offer phone bidding as an option.  Once you fill out and sign our absentee bid form you will be eligible to bid by phone during the live auction.  At the appropriate time a staff member will contact you via phone and relay your bids to the auctioneer.  


Absentee Bid Form (.pdf)


A few helpful tips: 

  • We offer the lots in numerical order (i.e. 1, 2, 3, etc.) – we average about 80 lots per hour depending on the type of sale.  We recommend coming early if you have an item in mind so you don’t miss it.  Once it’s sold, it’s gone!
  • There is a buyer’s premium added to every invoice as well as state tax – keep this in mind when budgeting.  Please refer to the terms and conditions of each individual auction for current buyer’s premium rates.
  • Always make sure to closely examine any items that interest you in person.  We work hard to mention/photograph any damage, but all bidders should take a look too.  Can’t view items in the gallery?  Contact us and we would be happy to send you a condition report.
  • When in doubt, contact us! Call us at (540) 384-0100 or email to info@farmer-auctions.com

Job Opportunities

 

Available Positions:

 

There are no positions available at this time. Please check back soon!

 


Internships

Unpaid internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to earn academic credit as well as students seeking professional experience, but who do not wish to receive credit.  We offer a Cataloging Internship and a Digital/Photography Internship in the fall and spring terms. Interns are afforded a unique hands-on experience in the exciting and fast-paced auction house environment.  

Successful candidates will be self-starters with attention to detail and experience in any of the following fields: art or design history, material culture, history, graphic design, and the history of decorative arts. If you are interested in an internship opportunity, please send a current resume and cover letter highlighting your area of interest and study to Kassie Wines at kassie@farmer-auctions.com.

Public Speaking

Seeking an engaging speaker that can discuss a unique topic at your upcoming event?  We have you covered. Several members of our team are available to speak on a wide variety of topics including: 

  • Auctions & Appraising
  • Collecting & the Antique Market
  • Caring for your Antique & Vintage Items
  • Downsizing & Estate Management

Our past clients include:

  • The Smithsonian
  • The Greenbrier
  • The National Auctioneers Association
  • Manor Health Retirement
  • Edward Jones Investments
  • The Athenian Society
  • The Taubman Museum of Art
  • The Brambleton Center
  • Kings Grant

If you wish to inquire about availability and fees, please contact us at (540) 384-0100 or email to info@farmer-auctions.com.  

Real Estate

Farmer Auctions is equipped to sell various types of real estate at auction including residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We are also able to provide a property analysis for a traditional listing or public auction. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of selling real estate at auction, contact our owner, Jarrod Hines, directly at 540-250-2964.

 

Jarrod Hines-Salesperson, MKB Realtors

I am proud to announce our new partnership with MKB realtors of Roanoke, Virginia.

 

 

Over the past two years, Farmer Auctions and MKB Realtors have partnered to offer properties for sale across the Roanoke Valley. MKB is a regional firm with more than four decades of experience, and an impeccable reputation for premier service to their clients.

I have joined the MKB team as a licensed salesperson. This relationship allows me to provide my clients with the ultimate flexibility when selling their real property.  If a traditional listing is determined to be more appropriate for the sale of the real property, we are now poised to serve in that capacity, with the region’s leading real estate firm.

Online Payments


Privacy Policy

What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?

When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address or other details to help you with your experience.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, submit payment for items purchased or enter information on our site.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

  • To personalize user’s experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
  • To improve our website in order to better serve you.
  • To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests.
  • To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.

How do we protect visitor information?

Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.

We use SSL to encrypt all personal information that is submitted on our site.

Payment processing

Your payment and personal information is always safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read over the internet.

Do we use ‘cookies’?

Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

We use cookies to: 

Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third party services that track this information on our behalf.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

If you disable cookies off, some features will be disabled It won’t affect the users experience that make your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly.

Third Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.

Third party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under 13.

SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

We collect your email address in order to:
  • Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
  • Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.
  • We may also send you additional information related to your product and/or service.
  • Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.
To be accordance with CANSPAM we agree to the following:
  • We will not use false, or misleading subjects or email addresses.
  • Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
  • Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
  • Monitor third party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
  • Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
  • Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can
  • Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us.

Appraisals

We can provide official insurance appraisals for a single item or an entire collection.  Bob Miller has been a certified USPAP appraiser for over 10 years.  His areas of specialization include American art and furniture as well as early sterling and glass, but his extensive experience allows him to consult on most any item you have.  Though there is a fee for appraisals, Mr. Miller is happy to consult with potential clients before beginning the appraisal process.

Specializations

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Buying in an Online Only Auction

Creating an Account: Click HERE to create your online account with Farmer Auctions. 
Once you have created your account you are ready to bid with Farmer Auctions in any of our Online Only Auctions. 

Registering For An Auction: Once you have created your account you will need to register for each auction. To do so, click on the yellow "Click here to register" button at the top of each auction. You will then be prompted to use your email and password to login. Next select the credit card you would like to use, then you're all set! 

Bidding In An Auction: 

1) You can click on the blue Bid button underneath each item to bid the next increment amount.

2) You can set a maximum bid to the highest amount you're willing to spend on the lot. The price will only increase if someone bids against you, and won't bid you above your maximum set amount. 

Winning/Receiving Your Items: Congrats! If you have won a lot, or many, in one of our online only auctions, your selected credit card will be charged and you will be sent a receipt to your email. There will be a set removal date for every Online Only Auction. If you are unable to make the removal date you can have your items shipped or picked up for you by The Packaging Store. If you are in need of shipping please contact The Packaging Store at 540-772-0999 or by email at va203@gopackagingstore.com. *Must be notified of shipping request by noon the day prior of the removal date, or else items are considered abandoned. 

Buying in a Live Auction

Every auction offers multiple ways to bid: 

Bidding Live in the Gallery: Bidders join us in the gallery during the auction as the auctioneer calls bids to the crowd.  If you wish to bid you must register (free of charge) at the front desk to get a bidding number.  Once you are registered you may bid on any item you wish.  You are never required to bid just because you are registered.  

If you happen to be the winning bidder you are required to pay before you leave the gallery. We request, if at all possible, you take your items with you.

Bidding Live Online (Remotely): This option allows you to bid from anywhere that you have internet access.  You must register on an online platform (we use Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and Auction Zip) and be approved by our office.  Once approved you are eligible to bid live during the allotted auction time.  Once the auction begins an employee in the gallery will run the online terminal in sync with the auctioneer, this allows you to bid remotely in real time.  You will receive an emailed invoice after the auction to confirm any items you won.  Post auction, you may either pick up your items in person or contact our third party shippers to have the items shipped to you.  

Leaving an Absentee Bid:If you are unable to bid live in the gallery or live online you still have an option!  Once you fill out and sign our absentee bid form a staff member will enter your absentee bid, which is then executed on your behalf by the auctioneer during the live auction.  You may also register to leave an absentee bid on our website.  

Remember, when you place an absentee bid leave the highest value you are interested in paying.  Sometimes you pay less if no one bids against your bid, and sometimes you are outbid.  Post auction, you may either pick up your items in person or contact our third party shippers to have the items shipped to you.  

Phone Bidding: For Collector and Specialty auctions we offer phone bidding as an option.  Once you fill out and sign our absentee bid form you will be eligible to bid by phone during the live auction.  At the appropriate time a staff member will contact you via phone and relay your bids to the auctioneer.  


Absentee Bid Form


Click to learn more about the types of auctions we offer

A few helpful tips: 

  • We offer the lots in numerical order (i.e. 1, 2, 3, etc.) – we average about 100 lots per hour depending on the type of sale.  We recommend coming early if you have an item in mind so you don’t miss it.  Once it’s sold, it’s gone!
  • There is a buyer’s premium added to every invoice as well as state tax – keep this in mind when budgeting.  Please refer to the terms and conditions of each individual auction for current buyer’s premium rates.
  • Always make sure to closely examine any items that interest you in person.  We work hard to mention/photograph any damage, but all bidders should take a look too.  Can’t view items in the gallery?  Contact us and we would be happy to send you a condition report.

Selling

We are always accepting quality consignments in a wide variety of categories.  If you have items you wish to be considered please contact us.  Before consigning, an appraiser provides a consultation to determine if the items are appropriate to sell at auction. They can also review the terms of our contract at this time. At the gallery our team of experts examine each piece in terms of condition, attribution, and age.  These factors help determine the best sale for your items:

Gallery Select Online Only Auctions occur every two to three months and are an assortment of vintage and antique collectibles, furniture, sterling, china, art and more. These auctions are online only and sold from our gallery, for the consignor who does not have a house full of items, but would like to downsize. 

Collector Auctions occur approximately every three to four months.  These auctions often focus on a particular type of item: decorative arts, Americana, coins, militaria, etc.  Most Collector auctions are listed on multiple online platforms including Live Auctioneers and Invaluable.

Specialty Auctions occur seasonally.  They offer a variety of high-end antiques including fine art, fine jewelry, sculpture, important furniture, vehicles, and more.  

Whether you have a single item or an entire collection we would like to hear from you.  You may contact our office directly via email, info@farmer-auctions.com or call (540) 384-0100 for more information about our rates and the consignment process.  

A few helpful hints: 

  • Our experts have a vast knowledge, which means that we are able to handle most items that someone would like to consign.
  • All eligible items require review by our team - if you have a significant item or collection, the quickest way to receive our services is to email us photos and a self-inventory.
  • We also have in-gallery consultations by appointment.
  • All auctions are held in our climate controlled Salem, VA gallery.
  • Follow the links below to learn more.
  • Send us pictures! Snap a few pictures of your item and send it to info@farmer-auctions.com. One of our appraisers will get back to you soon with more information on your particular item. 
  • Still have questions? Call us at (540) 384-0100.

Services

We all have treasures that we love, but unfortunately, just because an item has a great story and a lot of age does not ensure that it will have a lot of market value.  That is where we can help.  We are prepared to help you navigate the market and assist with your next move.  Whether it is commissioning an insurance appraisal, selling items from your collection, or downsizing, our team is ready.

For those looking to buy, we work to create a seamless bidding experience for all customers.  We hope that everyone, whether novice or committed collector, will enjoy our auctions.  Visit the link below to learn more.

Looking to Sell? Visit our Selling page

Looking to Buy? Visit our Buying Page

Need an Appraisal? Visit our Appraisals Page

New to Auctions? Learn How to Bid Here


Our People

Experts you can trust.

Our knowledgeable appraisers and efficient staff ensure a quality experience for all our consignors and buyers.

Why Choose Farmer Auctions?

Our goal is to market your collection, in a fair and honest way, to an ever-increasing audience. Every auction is available online; giving our local roots an international reach.  You can browse our auctions at anytime and bid from anywhere. Our 30 years of professional experience ensure that we are the best option for your auction, appraisal, and real estate needs.

 

Testimonials

Past Auctions

Farmer Auctions - Auction Terms & Conditions

1. Condition of Goods

In publishing this catalog, Farmer Auctions has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold but all property being offered is to be sold "as is". No statement in this catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or elsewhere by any representative of, or person in the employ of Farmer Auctions shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size, quality, variety, importance, provenance, or historical relevance of any of these items. Please note that photographs may have had size modifications for display purposes, or been trimmed to exclude framing, matting, and wide blank margins. Also, variations in color may occur due to digital processing.

Any condition statement, written or verbal, is given as a courtesy to the client, and is only an opinion. It should not be treated as a statement of fact. Farmer Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear, imperfections or aging.

2. Disputes

The Auctioneer will be the final judge as to who is the successful bidder. In the event of any dispute, the Auctioneer shall, at his discretion, decide whether or not to reopen the bidding.

3. Title to Goods

Title to all merchandise shall pass to the successful bidder at the fall of the Auctioneer's "hammer". The purchaser shall assume full responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed.

4. Removal of Goods

Delivery and storage shall be available at purchaser's expense and risk. We can recommend several competent shippers and make arrangements for long-term storage or worldwide shipping (please see shipping). Otherwise, all property must be removed from the premises within five (5) days of the sale conclusion of the sale. All merchandise left over 30 days will be subject to a $50.00 storage fee per month. After 60 days merchandise is considered abandoned and will become property of Farmer Auctions. 

5. Shipping

Farmer Auctions does not provide shipping. If you are in need of a shipper in order to receive your purchases, we have compiled a list of shippers in our area. Feel free to contact them directly to obtain quotes for the packaging and delivery of your items, or make your own arrangements.

6. Payment Terms

All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale. Payment may be made by cash, traveler's check, Visa, MasterCard, or personal check if you are a prior customer. All others must obtain prior approval. Approval will be granted upon presentation of a "letter of guarantee" from an officer of your bank on original stationery. This letter should state an exact amount of funds guaranteed and should be presented to the cashier at time of registration. In any event, Farmer Auctions reserves the right to hold all merchandise paid for by check until such check has cleared and receipt of funds is verified. There will be a $25.00 return check fee on all returned checks.

7. Sales Tax

Pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, all sales, including buyer's premiums, are subject to the collection of a 5.3% sales tax. For online bidders, we must charge sales tax if the buyer lives in Virginia or picks up in Virginia. You may present a valid resale license and complete the necessary Virginia certificate for Sales Tax Exemption (available from Farmer Auctions). Lots shipped out of state are not subject to VA state sales tax.

8. Buyer's Premium

The buyer's premium on property purchased will be in the amount of 18% of the successful high bid if bidding directly with the auction gallery or on farmer-auctions.com, with a discount of 3% if paying by cash or check (20% if bidding online with AuctionZip, Invaluable or LiveAuctioneers), regardless of payment method. All bidding at auction and all purchases will be in U.S. Dollars.

9. Errors

Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any typographical or any other error or omission in this catalogue or subsequent price key. Farmer Auctions reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale.

10. Estimates

Any estimates provided are our opinion of the price that a willing buyer would pay for the property at auction. These estimates are opinion, based, where possible, on prices paid for comparable items sold in the past. They are neither a representation nor a prediction of the actual selling price that will be realized at auction, post-auction sale, or upon resale, which may be substantially different from these estimates. We shall not be liable in any way for such a difference. 

11. Exhibition

Prior to every sale we have an exhibition of the items in the catalogue. Our staff is present to answer questions about items and to offer help with the auction process. Preview will be two hours before sale time on both days, or by appointment.

12. Absentee / Internet Bidding

As a service to our customers, Farmer Auctions will execute absentee bids if so authorized in writing under the provisions herein specified. Absentee bids should be made on the Absentee Bid Form provided in each catalogue. This form should be clearly and completely filled out and accompanied by a valid credit card. All absentee bids will be executed competitively during the sale; items will be purchased for the lowest price possible. Farmer Auctions cannot accept "buy" bids. In the event of tie bids between absentee bidders and those in attendance, preference will be given to the attending bidder. Where two absentee bidders bid the same amount, the first received will be honored. Successful buyers will be notified within three (3) days of the sale. Professional specialists handle all shipping and delivery, and if you are a successful bidder, we will give you proper information so you can contract directly with the proper company. This service is offered as a convenience and Farmer Auctions will not be responsible for any errors or failures to properly execute absentee bids. Absentee bids will not be guaranteed after 3pm the day of the sale.

13. Agreement to Terms

In bidding on any lot here offered, the bidder indicates acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Title of each lot passes when the auctioneer says, "Sold". Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his own risk and expense. If any employee or agent of Farmer Auctions shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility and expense of the purchaser and Farmer Auctions shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent.

14. Bidder Responsibility

The bidder is responsible for knowing on which item(s) he or she is bidding. If unsure, the bidder should inquire, or not bid. When becoming the winning bidder at auction, you have affected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the successful bidder. Auctioneer will not honor "mistakes". Should the bidder end up with an item he or she did not intend to purchase, that bidder may resell it directly to another person at the end of the auction. Do not concern the auctioneer with this, as no sales will be voided and no items will be offered for resale. Also, please note that all items and contents in any furniture or articles sold are reserved unless otherwise announced. This includes items in drawers and other areas undiscovered by our presale workers.

15. Acceptance of Bids

The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject bids in any increment which the auctioneer deems to be in the best interest of the client, the seller. POOLS: Pools are associations of dealers or collectors formed with the purpose of keeping down auction prices for the benefits of its members. They are illegal in the United States and England. They have never occurred at our auctions, and under no circumstance will they ever be permitted. 

16. Check Out

In order for items to be removed during the auction the buyer must obtain a copy of their invoice from the clerk and present it at the door. No items will be permitted to leave the gallery without a printed invoice. Payment in full is due at the conclusion of the sale or upon leaving the auction. If a checkout area is set up, no items can be removed until full payment has been made.

17. Announcements

All announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any printed matter with the exception of "condition," as previously outlined in paragraph 1. For additional information regarding these Terms and Conditions of Sale, or any other matter relevant to this auction, please contact us for specific information not included in the catalogue description: Farmer Auctions 1713 Midland Rd. Salem VA 24153 phone# (540) 384-0100 fax# (540) 387-2033 Telephone inquiries may be made between 9am and 5pm EST.

18. Sale Results

Results will be available no earlier than 5pm on our first business day following the auction, or as soon as Farmer Auctions has audited and verified all sales. Please do not call prior to this time for results, as they will not be given out under any circumstances. Sale results will be posted on our website within two weeks after the sale. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. Farmer Auctions retains all rights to copyright and other intellectual property contained in this catalogue.

19. Firearms

Know your State/Federal firearms laws BEFORE bidding.  We are a licensed FFL Dealer. All federal and state firearm laws govern every aspect of this auction and any infraction of the law will immediately be reported to local law enforcement and the ATF.  You must be 18 to purchase rifles or shotguns and 21 to purchase a handgun.  There is no inspection period for your purchase, ALL GUN SALES ARE FINAL.  You are responsible for knowing if your state bans a certain type of firearm/ammo/accessory from being shipped to you.  All Virginia residents purchasing modern firearms produced after January 1st, 1899 must complete a Virginia State Police background check in our Salem, VA gallery. There is a $2 processing fee per background check.  The only exception is a licensed Federal Firearms Dealer or Curio & Relic Collector License holder.  Assault Rifles and accessories require additional identification per Virginia State Police requirements.  All out of state firearm buyers are responsible for shipping costs and obtaining approval from a licensed FFL dealer to accept your purchase. A current signed copy of the receiving FFL licensee is required to be sent to our office in order to allow the firearm to be shipped.  Please fax to 540-387-2033 or email info@farmer-auctions.com.  Do not purchase firearms for someone else.  Only the registered bidder is able to pay and pickup firearms from the gallery.

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Salem, VA 24153

phone: (540) 384-0100
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Mar 28
  •   Tue, Mar 5, 2024 @ 7:18pm (Start)
  •   Thu, Mar 28, 2024 @ 1:00pm (End)
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This property is being offered in partnership with Long and Foster Realtors of Blacksburg, VA, Dawn Myers-Underwood and Kerry Gillispie, realtors. 

Your opportunity for consistent cashflow awaits.  A true investment opportunity.   Former church building in downtown Christiansburg. Zoned B2 /General Business with 248.16 feet frontage on West Main Street and 222.91 feet frontage on Hickok Street. Three buildings consisting of a coffee shop, restaurant, and multiple suites leased by commercial and office tenants to include shared tenant amenities. Other lease opportunities available to include event opportunities. Parking lot is paved and marked.   

An Investment Opportunity Awaits!!   Discover a commercial space that weaves together a tapestry of history and modern versatility at 100 W. Main St. in Christiansburg, V A.  Are you ready to step into a space where history meets contemporary vibrancy? Explore the possibilities that 100 W. Main St. holds. 

Apr 3
  •   Sat, Feb 24, 2024 @ 3:51pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Apr 3, 2024 @ 1:00pm (End)
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What a Great opportunity. A legacy Monroe County W V home. Ready for a New Owner to love! Immaculately cared for throughout its life by the family.  4BR, 2 bath, hardwood floors and Carpet. Featuring approx. 7 acres. This will make a great Home for the new buyer. 

LIVE AUCTION DATE:  APRIL 3 AT 1:00 PM  ONSITE AT 1412 SENECA TRAIL SOUTH  PETERSTOWN, WV.  ONLINE PRE-BIDDING ENDS AT 1:00 PM ON APRIL 1 .

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity where EVERYONE has a fair chance to compete to own this property.  SUGGESTED STARTING BID: $175,000.00.  

Apr 3
  •   Sun, Mar 17, 2024 @ 10:59pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Apr 3, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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Farmer Auctions is pleased to present the diverse collection of Mr. Jim Johnston. When not selling homes and property as a realtor at Johnston Realty, Jim enjoys collecting varieties of clocks, and working on Ham radio devices. Jim's collection comes with history. Included in this collection are pieces such as field radios from World War I, signed civil war inspired art prints by Mort Kessler, and a hand carved dulcimer prototype by Warren Fitzgerald of Covington. Collectors will love the selection of Royal Copenhagen china pieces, Lenox & Waterford Crystal Christmas pieces, and hand carved wild bird statues. Pieces made by Virginia Metalcrafters include Christmas trivets, bird bath, wall mount outdoor fountain & more. Jewelry includes charm bracelets, necklaces, and pocket watches. Furniture includes Henkel Harris bedroom pieces, corner cabinets, and tables. There are too many beautiful items to mention. Enjoy browsing and Happy Bidding!

Apr 3
  •   Thu, Mar 14, 2024 @ 7:55pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Apr 3, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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Farmer Auctions proudly presents Part 1 of The Michael Vengrin Estate. He was a professor at Radford University for 30 years. Upon his retirement his talents & interests varied as he founded Millcreek Construction Company. Woodworking & Construction were his passion. He built, constructed & crafted his own Colonial home & interior using his master carpentry skills.  His workshop was painstakingly organized and clean as a pin.  Quality tools and machinery abound in this auction.

His estate includes Over 300 Lots of Various Power & Hand Tools including Pneumatic, Metal, Woodworking, Electrical & Masonry Tools. Name brands such as Stanley, Craftsman, Dewalt, Bostitch, Jorgensen, Delta, Mikita, Milwaukee, Black & Decker, Antique Planes, Drawing Knives & others!

Also included are a John Deere 870 Tractor & Backhoe Attachments, Exmark Zero turn Mower, Generac Generator, Chipper, Dual axle Trailers, Log splitter, Ladders, Craftsman Push Mower, Excel Power Washer, Stihl Cultivator, Industrial Band Saws, Craftsman Drill Presses, Table Planer & Router, Dewalt Miter Saws, Industrial Scroll Saw & Lots More!!

Apr 4
  •   Fri, Mar 22, 2024 @ 1:49pm (Start)
  •   Thu, Apr 4, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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Featuring: RARE German paratrooper knife, jewelry, coins, Husqvarna riding lawnmower, cider press, vintage Snapper riding lawnmower, cast iron dinner bell, leather recliners, assorted tools, household furnishings, kitchenware, costume jewelry, and MORE

Apr 9
  •   Mon, Mar 25, 2024 @ 10:30pm (Start)
  •   Tue, Apr 9, 2024 @ 7:30pm (End)
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Farmer Auction proudly presents the eclectic estate of Harry and Betty Gilbert, of Daniels, WV. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert were longtime residents of Raleigh County and together founded the Little General Convenience Stores.

This auction offers a very diverse selection of items from Antique to Contemporary. You will have the opportunity to bid on Mrs. Gilbert’s watercolor artworks as well as other local artists whose mediums range from painting to pottery. Will find art collected from other areas to be very desirable. A unique hammered dulcimer in a cabinet rounds out the arts represented in the collection.

Modern home furnishings include Contemporary Bedroom and Dining Room furniture, beautiful woven rugs from around the world, freestanding display cabinets, as well as antique chairs and occasional tables. Electronic devices, heaters, televisions, computer components and more.

The collection of elegant glassware, stemware, and hostess service includes: crystal, pressed and etched glass, Fostoria, Lenox China, many plate silver serving pieces, and bar cart with extensive barware items, wine de-corker on tripod, wine accessories, and much more.

Home décor items are exquisite pieces collected from around the world, wooden carved pieces, Asian inspired figures, paintings, trinket boxes, etc. Additional pieces include commemorative souvenirs noting Prague’s Ferdinand I and Maria Augusta's coronation.

Kitchenware offers small appliances, cookware, serving platters, knife collections, flatware, utensils, and linens.

Additional items include Christmas décor, an impressive collection of candles and candlesticks, recipe books, art books, golf clubs, chiminea and propane grill.

This estate is a Must See. Please plan to attend the preview to truly appreciate the quality of the items offered.

Apr 10
  •   Thu, Mar 28, 2024 @ 7:04pm (Start)
  •   Wed, Apr 10, 2024 @ 6:00pm (End)
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Farmer Auctions is pleased to present The Hammond Collection Part II Historical Ephemera Auction Event.  This historic collection includes many Antiques, Sterling Silver, Warm Springs, Norfolk & Western Flatware, Augusta, Virginia  & Danville Military Institutions Rare Memorabilia, Toy Counter Display Case, Local Broadsides, Pair of Matching Antique Bookcases, Oak Lawyers Bookcase, Advertisements, Receipts, Postcards, Artwork, Collection of Local & Virginia History Books, Pharmaceutical Bottles & ONE-OF-A-KIND Items!!

Mr. Howard Hammond was a man of many varied talents and accomplishments: he was a passionate genealogist and local historian; a talented artist, solo vocalist and theatre actor; a lifelong art teacher; a prolific photographer, documentarian, and writer; a captivating storyteller; a devoted friend and family member; and a true gentleman with a kind and generous spirit.
His collection contains over 200 years of his family’s history & Alleghany Highlands history.  His twin brother Charlie Hammond was a life-long Covington resident and teacher at Covington High School.  Noted family members and institutions represented in this collection include:  
• His great-grandfather William S. Wills - Civil War veteran, pharmacist and owner of Wills Drug Store, the first drug store in Covington
• His grandfather Charles Howard Revercomb - early postmaster of Covington and member of the Virginia House of Delegates
•     His uncle Charles Pickett Barnett - C&O Railroad engineer and City Engineer for Covington
•     His father Frank Hammond, Jr. - owner of Hammond Coal Company
•     His grandfather Frank Hammond, Sr. - owner of F.H. Hammond Notion Co.
•     His cousin Chapman Revercomb - US Senator for West Virginia
• Virginia Military Institute
• Danville Military Institute
• Augusta Military Academy
• Bridgewater College
• Covington High School

�� Please view & make plans for this Historical Online Only Auction! There is definitely something for everyone at this Auction!!!

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