Shipshewana Yard Sale
Friday, June 12 & July 10, 2009, 8am-3pm
It's community yard sale day in Shipshewana, and the Antique Gallery is opening it's lawn for people to set up and sell their items!
Have items you need to sell? Bring them over!
Call Elsie or Karen at 260-768-7090 for details.
On the Antique Gallery Lawn

Shipshewana Antique Market
August 1, 2009 & June 5, 2010 7am - 4pm
A fast growing market always held the 1st Saturday in June and the 1st Saturday in August. The market has become a town-sponsored event. Over 100 vendors are setting in the grassy areas, under the big top, and around the winding sidewalks of the antique gallery offering a wide array of quality antiques including primitives, refinished furniture, toys, pottery and glass, plus much more. Enjoy the outdoor shopping of the market as well as the indoor shopping of the gallery. Food on the grounds. No admission fee.
For vendor information call the gallery (260) 768-7090.

Evening at the Gallery
November 13, 2009 6pm - 8pm
Open House: Food, discounts, door prizes! Meet the vendors, make a good deal and enjoy the many fine plates of goodies brought in by the vendors. Eat a hot sandwich, win a door prize and enjoy the evening. Usually around 1000 people in attendance!

Town-Wide Pajama Sale
February 6, 2010 7am - 5pm
Always the 1st Saturday in February. Come to town in your pajamas to receive discounts throughout town, some shops open as early as 5am! The Trading Place Antique Gallery participates by opening 7am - 5pm. We offer you a wide variety of discounts by participating vendors as well as free cookies, donut holes and coffee! Enjoy a day of shopping in Shipshewana in your pajamas! (Store hours vary, check with each store for their hours that day.)

Antique Appraisal Fun Fair
February 13, 2010 11am - 2pm
Held each year the 2nd Saturday in February. For $8.00 per item have your family heirloom or treasure looked at by our panel of experts for their opinion and approximation of value.

Customer Appreciation Day at the Antique Gallery
March 20, 2010 10am-5pm
Shop the Antique Gallery and enjoy discounts, cookies and a gift certificate giveaway!

Land & Lakes Outdoor Garden Show
May 8, 2010 8am-4pm (view brochure)
This show is held in conjunction with Shipshewana MayFest. Featuring vendors of Garden (plants, flowers, landscape items, etc.), Art (glass, pottery, photography, etc.), Green (recycled and earth friendly products, etc.), and Antiques (primitives, furniture, textiles, etc.). Shop the show, shop the Gallery, and enjoy the festivities throughout town!

Click here to view items for sale in the Antique Gallery.

General
-Variety of space sizes
-15 amp electrical service available
-Well lit Gallery
-Dock for easy loading/unloading
-Elevator access to 2nd floor
-Lighted showcases available

Terms & Rates
-$1.00 to $1.49 per sq. ft. per month
-Showcases $70.00 to $85.00 per month
-Single shelves $25.00 per month
-Rent is due on or before the last day of the month for the following month
-6 month minimum lease
-No sub-leasing by vendor
-All spaces and showcases are to be kept in a neat, clean, orderly fashion and rearranged at least once a month by lessee.
-Showcases are kept under lock & key by management.
-All items consigned must be labeled with tags or stickers.
-Nails and screws used in walls must be approved by management.
-All items consigned must be antique (Early 60's & older, 1963-1964, cut off dates) and of quality.
-New items, antique reproduction, articles depicting nudity, handguns, slot machines or objectionable material will not be allowed.
-Management has the right to reject and remove any article consigned.
-Unless otherwise specified by lessee, management has the right to discount by 10% in order to close a sale paid with cash or check; by 5% paid with credit card.
-Management is not responsible for theft or damaged items.
-8% commission will be charged on all items sold.
-A 5% charge will be deducted from gross sales on all credit card purchases.
-Weekly payout of sold merchandise less expenses.
-A detailed itemized listing of sales will be furnished with each payout period.

Click here to view consignment listings for upcoming auctions on AuctionZip.com

February 11, 2009- 12:00PM
Contemporary Folk Art Auction
Misc. & Antique Building

March 18, 2009 - 12:00PM
Specialty Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring higher quality antiques.

April 22, 2009 - 9:00AM
Toy Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring antique and collectible toys.

October 21, 2009 - 9:00AM
Toy Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring antique and collectible toys.

October 28, 2009 - 12:00PM
Specialty Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring higher quality antiques.

Our regular Misc. & Antique Auction is held every Wednesday, 9am year-round.

For the week of 7/1/09
We had an active market, with the better quality merchandise
bringing good prices. Had a lot of people in the barn.

Click here to view this week's Tradepaper Ad

Click here to print Buyer Number Application

1. Auction merchandise may be inspected on Tuesdays and Wednesdays prior to auction time.

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM May through October
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM November through April
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM

2. No private exchange of merchandise between buyers and consignors. A penalty may be imposed for this violation.

3. All purchases must be paid with cash at time of purchase unless other arrangements are made in advance. See office for information.

4. Sales tax will be collected on all purchases unless a sales tax number is registered in office.

5. All merchandise is sold “as is” or as represented by consignor only. Shipshewana Auction, Inc. is not responsible for any consignor’s guarantee or statement.

6. Minimum opening bid accepted per item, per choice, per grouping of merchandise offered for auction will be $5.00 opening bid.

7. All items, unless otherwise stated, are sold with a reserved bid.

8. Shipshewana Auction, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damaged or stolen merchandise of the buyer or seller.

9. A parking permit or fee is required during the summer months. Season permits available in Misc. Office, all other fees collected by gate attendant. You are expected to park where you are directed.

10. Loading of merchandise inside of building is allowable after the auction is over. Overhead doors are to be operated by Shipshewana Auction personnel only.

11. Click here for auction building floor plan. Check office for starting times, starting positions and specialized area in auction building.

12. You may apply for a buyer’s number in the antique auction office the day of the sale. Or you may pay with cash on the floor at time of purchase without a buyer’s number.

Credit Cards accepted: Visa/MasterCard/Discover

5% BUYER’S PREMIUM WAVIED IF PAYING WITH CASH OR CHECK.
Cards issued/renewed on a calendar year basis. Renewal fee - $1.00 per card.
I agree to be responsible and pay for all purchases charged to my buyer’s number.
I agree to abide with any and all rules of Shipshewana Auction, Inc.
Shipshewana Auction, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications or to cancel at anytime.

AT THE TIME YOU CHOOSE TO SETTLE IN THE OFFICE, MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS YOU PURCHASED ARE POSTED TO YOUR ACCOUNT. (APPROX. 20 MIN. AFTER LAST PURCHASE IS MADE) ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE PAID DAY OF PURCHASE AND IF NOT A $5.00 SERVICE FEE WILL BE ADDED.

NOVICE OR INEXPERIENCED AUCTION BUYERS

Listen Carefully!! When groups of items or like items are offered the auctioneer will specify the terms prior to the sale. Watch out for sets of chairs, glasses, dishes, etc. Quite often items are sold by the piece, times your bid! For instance a set of chairs offered has six chairs in set. That set will be sold by the piece, times 6. (You bid $50, so the total would be $300.) You are not spending $50 but $300! Pay attention! You are obligated to pay for that purchase even though you may not have heard or though you understood! What the auctioneer announces - stands. We want you to have an enjoyable experience with no disappointments.

Thank you for your participation and cooperation in the Shipshewana Miscellaneous and Antique Auction.

The following is a list of seller rules, regulations, commission schedule, other services and procedures for the Miscellaneous and Antique Auction.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Auction held every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. All merchandise unloaded for auction must be offered for auction at auction time. No private selling of merchandise between consignors and buyers. Shipshewana Auction Inc. has the right to reject any article to be offered for auction. (No article depicting nudity, guns except black powder, slot machines or any objectionable objects to be offered.) A fee may be assessed for merchandise of questionable quality. Consignor is responsible for the handling of merchandise at auction time. (Rep. Service available.) The handling of merchandise at auction time and treatment of your buying customers should reflect the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Shipshewana Auction, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damaged or stolen property. Please, no parking in front of any door. Side and overhead doors operated by authorized personnel. No guarantee of selling time or auctioneer. Minimum opening bid - $5.00. Our Goal To have your checks available one hour after your last item is sold.

SPACE INFORMATION
Availability: First come first serve basis or reserved ahead. Most spaces are reserved in advance as spaces generally sell out several weeks in advance. Size: Most approx. 7 x 9 , some approx. 9 x 12& (Pickup load = 1 space, Van load = 2 spaces, bigger trucks = 3 to 4 spaces.) Rates: $10.00 to $20.00 per space. No refunds if spaces are forfeited. Areas: Most spaces are general auction spaces plus the absolute, specialty and furniture section. Reserved Occupancy: Spaces must be occupied by reserving party by 7:00 AM Wednesday to avoid possible reissuing of spaces by Shipshewana Auction, Inc. No refunds, subleasing or transferring of reserved spaces. Check office for start times, positions, specialized auctions and areas in building.

UNLOADING INFORMATION
Year-round Unloading Hours:
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Off day unloading hours available, check office for rates and availability.

RESERVED SPACES NEED TO BE OCCUPIED BY WEDNESDAY 6:00 AM ___________________________________________________________________________

PROCEDURE
Park where directed or in a valid parking space. Check with auction personnel. You and your vehicle will be directed to your auction space. Unload in a timely fashion. Your vehicle will be directed out of the building by auction personnel. Do not move vehicle in building without assistance from Shipshewana Auction personnel.

PARKING INFORMATION
From Memorial Day through Labor Day a parking fee or permit is required to park on Shipshewana Auction Inc. property. Auction parking permits ($35.00 per season) are available in the Misc. office. All other fees collected by gate attendant. You are expected to respect gate attendant and park where directed.

COMMISSION SCHEDULE & FEES
Commissions are based on gross sales and lot averages

*1 Lot = A sale transaction regardless of how many items are in that lot.

MAXIMUM COMMISSION CHARGE
$150/Lot

NO SALES
10% with maximum $30.00/Lot

NO BIDS
$1.00/Lot

NO SALE ITEMS/ITEMS SOLD WITH RESERVE BID:
You as a seller have the right to “no sale” items or have items you want to offer with a reserve bid; however experience has shown us that a consignor that “no sales” items on a regular basis discourages buyers to purchase items from your consignment at that time or even in the future if you sell with us on a regular basis. We encourage you to sell all items to the highest bidder. Our “no sale” policy is this: You will pay regular commission on the last bid received with a maximum charge of $30.00 per no sale item. The “no sale” needs to be declared before the auctioneer drops the hammer and declares the item sold. Two ways of handling your reserved items:

1. Before the item goes up for auction, tell the auctioneer that you are selling the item with reserve, while not stating the reserve amount. Then let the bidding take its own course. Before the auctioneer sells the item the auctioneer will ask you “yes” or “no”. You either say “yes it sells” or “no I can’t sell it”.

2. You may state a bid on an item prior to the sale of the item. At that point the auctioneer will use your stated bid as the opening bid and ask the crowd for the next appropriate higher bid increment. If no one bids then the item will “no sale” at your stated reserve bid.

OTHER SERVICES

Table Rental - 8' table = $7.00 6' table = $6.00
Tables available day of setup.

Lighted Showcase - 6' tall lighted showcase = $15.00
Showcases may be reserved in advance

Electric - $4.00

Rep Service - Experienced help available. Check office for rep rates.

*For a job well done, tips are accepted and appreciated by your auctioneer and clerk.
Floor plans available on our Consignor Tip for Successful Selling sheet of information.

MISC./ANTIQUE BUILDING RENTAL

• 80’ X 200’ INDOOR FACILITY
• HEATED FOR WINTER-COOL FOR SUMMER
• WELL LIT BUILDING
• ELECTRIC PULLDOWNS
• FOOD SERVICE AVAILABLE
• RESTROOM FACILITIES
• TABLES, 6’ LIGHTED GLASS SHOWCASES, QUILT RACKS, PEGBOARD RACKS
• EASY LOADING/UNLOADING
• MULTIPLE RING SITES
• TRASH DISPOSAL ON SITE
• CLEAN UP SERVICE AVAILABLE
• AMPLE PARKING
• HOTEL ACCOMADATIONS

RENTAL SERVICES:

BUILDING AVAILABLE FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY EVENTS

VIEW BUILDING MAP

RENTAL RATES INCLUDE UP TO 25 TABLES AND 4 GLASS LIGHTED SHOWCASES.

TABLES/LIGHTED SHOWCASES/QUILT RACKS/PEGBOARD RACKS

6’ TABLES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 6
8’ TABLES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 7
6’ LIGHTED CASES- - - - - - - $10
QUILT & PEG RACKS - - -- - - $ 7
OFFICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 50
CURTAIN - - - - - - - - -- - - - - $ 50

CREDIT CARD SERVICES:

WILL BE CHARED 5% OF TOTAL GROSS THROUGH CREDIT CARD MACHINE

CLEANING SERVICES:

YOU CLEAN AND DISPOSE - - - - - - - - - N/C
CLEAN UP SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $150 PER EVENT (General sweeping, dumping of trash barrels)
EXCESS TRASH AND DUMP FEE- - - - - $200 PER EVENT (Includes leftover items, such as no bid articles, appliances, stoves, etc.)

Shipshewana Antique Market
August 1, 2009 7AM-4PM
Held on Antique Gallery Lawn
Vendor Info & Application

Antique & Collectibles Show
November 7, 2009 9AM-5PM
Held in Antique Auction Building
Vendor Info: 260-336-0079

Antique & Collectibles Show
February 13, 2010 9AM-5PM
Held in Antique Auction Building
Vendor Info: 260-336-0079

Outdoor Garden Show
May 8, 2010 8AM-4PM
Held on Antique Gallery Lawn
Vendor Application

Shipshewana Antique Market
June 5, 2010 7AM-4PM
Held on Antique Gallery Lawn
Vendor Application

To become a vendor at one of our shows click on one of the "Vendor Application" links or call us at 260-768-7090.

1st Saturdays in June & August
A drawing will be held around 2pm for gift certificates in the amounts of $200, $100, & $50, and winners must be present at the time of the drawing. Food will be available on the Gallery grounds. There is no admission charge for either the Antique Market or the town-wide Antique Festival (August). The Gallery is just two blocks south of the historic downtown shopping area, which will host events and specials all day long. Bring the entire family for a fun day of antiquing, eating, and festivities! According to Elsie Nibbe, who helps organize the event, “Every year it gets bigger, better and more fun!�