Auction Action

The big plan for last Saturday was conceived a couple of weeks ago, when the Page County News and Courier started arriving. I had read about an upcoming auction given by http://www.mikesauctioneering.com/ in Stanley, and having missed the action in a previous one last Fall, we decided we would go and check this one out.

The description of the items on the website was extensive - we have been looking for Hawksbill memorabilia to decorate the cabin with, and that was among the items that were advertised - as was furniture, baskets, crocks, garage equipment and findings,etc. Checking this morning, the information has already been taken down from Mike's site - I was going to cut and paste the list. The auction took place on a property not too far from the cabin, listed by the agent we worked with to buy our place.

First, on arriving at the house the big auction trailer, above, was there in front. This hauls the loudspeakers, registration tables, and a lot of equipment that is associated with doing these on-site, country auctions. After passing by the crowds, you go in and register, getting your bidder's number.

After registering, we came back outside to check some of the items up for bid. You often run into memorabilia that remembers the agricultural heritage of the valley - as seen by these flower sacks and produce labels. We did not stay to see these items auctioned off (it was a very cold day), but we did watch these cast iron, mostly "Griswold" branded, pots and pans as they were sold for bids ranging from $15 to $80.

Also, there was a lot of furniture on sale at the auction - these wardrobes and other items on the porch, for example, and other items in the backyard. We saw a few of these items sold, including the oak farm table shown here, which received a winning bid of $850 (chairs sold separately). Again, we were not after furniture, and now that the cabin and the Alexandria house are fully furnished, we just don't have room for anymore...

In a second auction post, I will share some additional photos of the action, and of our experience with the process.