Year-End Clarity: Is a 2026 Auction the Smartest Move for Your Estate and High-Value Assets?
December marks a crucial period for financial and estate planning beyond the usual holiday preparations. Many high-value tangible assets—such as real estate, fine art, antique collections, and specialized equipment—are often overlooked in year-end reviews, representing significant but untapped capital. Learn more at the link below.
Compassionate Transitions: Your Guide to Downsizing with Farmer Auctions
Change is a natural part of life, and with it often comes the need for transition—especially as we enter our senior years, move to a new living situation, or face the difficult task of settling a loved one's estate. At Farmer Auctions, we understand that these transitions are deeply emotional, often overwhelming, and require exceptional sensitivity.
$20 Box or $4,050 Treasure? Why Hiring a Professional Auction Company Matters
In August, our appraiser, Larry, made an incredible find in the "Splendid South Roanoke Collection." A seemingly ordinary, water-damaged book with a 19th-century binding turned out to be a rare edition of Descartes De La Méthode published in 1637. This blog details how this priceless historical artifact could have been sold for $20, but thanks to professional expertise, it was identified, preserved, and ultimately sold at auction for a remarkable $4,050. Please read the full story and learn why using a professional appraiser is the only way to guarantee your hidden treasures find their actual value.
Old Flame: Match Strikers of the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Learn all about match strikers, charming objects that remind us of a past way of life.
History Gives Back in the Form of a Confederate Sword
Learn what made our recently sold Confederate Naval Officer's Sword so special and how its sale is helping create local jobs!
