06-03-12 Durham in Tappahannock

Another Sunday at Durhams auction in Tappahannock. This was an auction packed full of stuff with tons of fishing gear, baby dolls, toys and yard equipment. Mr Quinn wasn't there today so Mike Collins and William Dunn did a lot of the auctioning with of course Mr Durham. I almost want to say this wasn't a high end auction but I don't know if that would be the truth because the lawn equipment was made by John Deere and Stihl and a lot of nice fishing equipment from Penn, Daiwa and Mitchell. This was one of those auction where I think everyone walked away with a little something. There were tons of table lots and box lots. Even though William and Mike are fairly new to being auctioneers I can really see the improvement and if you did not know they were new they might fool you, I have seen much more experienced auctioneers that were not as good. Something else besides the jokes laughter good deals and just all out good time I would like to mention about Durhams is that I have never seen a ghost bid there (though there are sometimes left bids they are legit because I have seen the people leave the bids) and I think this is a very good honest auction house. The staff at Durham from the lady who serves food, the cashier and all the people who either help hold things up or help the auction in other ways are a top notch crew. He has a few really nice auction auction coming up one of which is at a shopping center and has what I have been told is some of the best high end furniture and other great items. 

Jax auctions 6-2-2012 Warrenton

What a beautiful day for an auction. This auction was at a house because where she usually has it was having some work done. Jackie Sellers is the auctioneer and  though she isn't the most experienced auctioneer you have to love her because she has such a great personality, she treats everyone like she has known them forever. Jackie does not have a lot of auctions and doesn't have a auction house usually she rents the armory in Warrenton. The weather was great today even though it was a bit windy. Like i said Jackie is not the most experienced auctioneer and this is not the most professional type auction but a great time with great deals to be had. Jackie had a good bit of stuff to auction today, a lot of tools and yard items but also glassware furniture and miscellaneous items. She had a bigger crowd then usual i think and some of the tools and stuff went a bit hi in my opinion but some of the furniture went low, but isn't that how it is at auctions some hi some low? She didn't do a bad job of moving threw the stuff and her help did a basically good job. The one complaint I did have was she had a young girl holding up items and i thought the girl was a bit rough with the merchandise, other then that and not being the most organised auction I think it was a nice day and I think most everyone got a little something.

05-24-12 Durham in Tappahannock

I know I know I am a slacker and didn't keep up with this blog and the auctions. One of the reasons I slacked off a bit is because I was mostly going to Durhams auctions and didn't want keep repeating myself. Last night I did go to Durham's auction they had it Thursday night instead of Sunday due to the holiday. Well it was not one of his high end auctions actually it was a lower end auction but hey that means ya get stuff cheaper right?.It was good as usual not a big crowd. Some updates I should mention are that William Dunn and Mike (not sure his last name) the two guys that hold stuff up well they have over winter both got their auctioneers license and have been doing a bit of auctioning there at Durhams. Something else to note is that they just added George to their team.  George is a good guy and he hustles he is a great addition to Durhams already great staff. Durham does have a couple nice auction coming in June you can check auctionzip for details.

10-30-11 Durham auction in Tappahannock

Here we go again another fun Sunday in tappahannock at Durhams auction in tappahannock. As usual a lot of fun in tappahannock on a Sunday.If you have not read my other posts let me tell you that this is a fun auction a clean building and a good time.This week was not one of his better auctions with not much good product but this happens from time to time with any auction house.This is a place i go to a lot. They have 2 auctioneers Mr.Durham and Mr.Quinn and they go thru product quickly.This week was not one of their best auctions but still not a bad way to spend a chilly Sunday afternoon.If ya live in the area and haven't been here put it on your to do list.

10-22-11 Grindstaff onsite auction Fredericksburg

A little bit chilly but a nice day.This onsite auction was in a small crowded piece of property but was organized pretty well. Grindstaff auctions tend to be higher end stuff and this one was no different. This living estate was full of some very very nice pieces especially furniture.I think this was a good auction because a wide price range of different items. Lots of B.F. Goodrich stuff. Tho Mr. Grindstaff isn't as out going and friendly as some auctioneers i will say he sure can move some products and is very well organized.There were some deals to be had at this auction and I think everyone probably went home with a little something.

10-16-11 Durham in Tappahannock

Well this is another one of Durhams Sunday auction if ya read my blog you know I go to this most Sundays.Like i have said before this is a nice place cozy clean and Mr.Durham and Mr.Quinn are both very good auctioneers, they keep a lively fun atmosphere and roll things along pretty fast.This week wasn't a huge crowd and so there were some deals to be had.I usually don't get much here because the prices are usually a bit high for me but to my surprise this week I did well.Always a good selections of stuff from kitchen items to tool and from many time periods.The worse thing about this is seating is sometimes scarce but this week wasn't bad.Always a fun time to be had on a Sunday afternoon and like with any auction ya never know what may show up and what kinda great deals you may run across.

10-15-11 King William Auction House onsite in Aylett

Well this was an onsite auction and a living estate.The weather wasn't too bad a little windy.This auction was filed with power tools mostly craftsman.They had everything from radial arm saws to table top scroll saw and most have had 10 circular saws.Most the tools were wood working tools and looked to be in very nice condition and surprisingly they weren't going too high.There was also some vintage tools planes wrenches etc a lot of this stuff was not in as good of condition.The furniture though not high end was older furniture and most of it went at give away prices.There was only one auctioneer and he went at a good pace but by end of the day was still lots of box lots mostly glassware.The box lots were nothing i was really interested in tho i did pick up a few things.