Auction Lingo!!

All auctioneers have their own way to run their auctions. And if you go to the same one over a period of time you learn their special ways! However it seems all are auctioning off what has become known as BOX LOTS!!


"BOX LOTS??"
"Oh yeah, those items that are grouped together in boxes!" (Simple, huh, box lots...items placed in boxes to sell!!)

Now most of the time these items are "junky" ones that would not bring much if it were to go up for bid by itself. BUT, place a grouping of those "junky" items in a big, ole, BOX and there you have it... hands start going up to get the bid!!


'Sellers' (the ones who are offering their goods for sale!) try to make their box lots look enticing by placing one or two 'GOOD' items in each box! Notice the blue bowl peeking out of this box! Now could that be 'Fenton' or 'Cambridge'?

Many boxes are filled with books...hardcover, paperback, sheet music, magazines...

If a buyer takes the time and does not mind 'digging' through the boxes then TREASURES can be found at the auction!



Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!

Jan


(Have you found any hidden treasures lately? Love to hear from you!!)

SOLD!...YOU BOUGHT IT!!

I've told many of you that our area is very fortunate to have sooooo many GREAT antique and junkin' places! From the WONDERFUL antique malls, thrift and consignment stores, hideaway (shure enuf!!) junk places my friend and me are able to enjoy them all on any given day!!

Great Auction Finds...

Super chest for storage! And someone walked away happy!

Ever seen a BLUE Coke Ice Box? Lots of interest here...

Most of you will not remember the old Dr. Pepper jingle...(but many of us do!!) DRink DR. PEPper, 10---2---4...

You never know what will come up for sale...

Tables of silverplate...many pieces still wrapped in bubble wrap from the estate sales...

Happy, happy, happy...my friend and me had a great time at the auction! And until the next time...

Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!
Jan

(Photos taken at The Auction House, Maplesville, Al; approved kitchen serving variety of foods)