What is now one of the most popular destinations in the Midwest started in 1922 when six pigs, seven cows and several head of young cattle were sold at the home of George Curtis during the very first livestock auction. Now, home to 2 major auction barns, 3 weekly auctions, and a number of specialty auctions, Shipshewana Auction has a bit of something for everyone.
Please click to select a tab: Antique Auction, Livestock Auction, or Horse Auction.
- Antique Auction
- Livestock Auction
- Horse Auction
Come hear the cry of eight to ten auctioneers selling a vast array of antiques and collectibles. Every week we have people in attendance from all across the country. Many of our customers are here every Wednesday, both buyers and sellers, while every Wednesday there are people in attendance for the very first time. Move from ring to ring catching the best deals on every type of merchandise you've ever imagined. (No auction on Christmas Day and New Years Day.)
Click here to view consignment listings for upcoming auctions on AuctionZip.com
February 8, 2012- 11:00AM
Folk Art Auction - Old and New
Misc. &Antique Building
March 14, 2012 - 11:00AM
Specialty Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring higher quality antiques.
April 18, 2012 - 9:00AM
Toy Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring antique and collectible toys.
October 17, 2012 - 9:00AM
Toy Auction
Misc. & Antique Building
Featuring antique and collectible toys.
November 7, 2012 - 11:00AM
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 1/25/12
Very active and strong market today!
Fantastic sale with a good crowd and quality merchandise!
Print Buyer Info (PDF)
Print Buyer Application (PDF)
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.
INFORMATION FOR PURCHASING GUNS:
All potential buyers need to register in the office prior to purchase of a registered gun. No registered guns may be purchased without a buyer number. Black powder, BB, air, toy or any gun parts may be purchased without a buyer number and will be handed to you at time of purchase.
All registered guns will be carried to the office and then delivered to Dutchman Hunting Supplies located at 8435 W US 20 Shipshewana, IN 46565, phone: 260-768-3283. Guns may be picked up with a paid receipt from Shipshewana Auction, Inc. at this location. Guns will be delivered to Dutchman Hunting Supplies the day after the auction and in most cases may be picked up within 48 to 72 hours, after the date of purchase. If a buyer does not have a handgun permit, then that buyer will have an additional 3 day holding period. Store hours most days are 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., open Monday thru Saturday. Jerry Hochstetler will be handling the guns and paperwork for you.
Paperwork and handling fee: $20 per registered gun payable to Shipshewana Auction (excl. black powder, BB, air, toy and/or gun parts).
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.
Print Seller Info (PDF)
Print Building Map (PDF)
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, 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 6:00 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 - 7:00 AM
Off day unloading hours available, check office for rates and availability.
RESERVED SPACES NEED TO BE OCCUPIED BY WEDNESDAY 7:00 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
Gross Sales |
Lot Averages* |
Rate |
$6,000 and Up |
$60.00 and Up |
9 % |
$40.00 - $59.99 |
10 % |
|
$39.99 and Down |
11 % |
|
$4,000 - $5,999.99 |
$600.00 and Up |
9 % |
$50.00 and $599.99 |
10 % |
|
$30.00 - $49.99 |
11 % |
|
$29.99 and Down |
12 % |
|
$3,000 - $3,999.99 |
$600.00 and Up |
9 % |
$100.00 - $599.99 |
10 % |
|
$50.00 - $99.99 |
11 % |
|
$30.00 - $49.99 |
12 % |
|
$29.99 and Down |
13 % |
|
$2,000 - $2,999.99 |
$600.00 and Up |
10 % |
$100.00 - $599.99 |
11 % |
|
$50.00 - $99.99 |
12 % |
|
$30.00 - $49.99 |
13% |
|
$29.99 and Down |
14 % |
|
$1,000- $1,999.99 |
$600.00 and Up |
10 % |
$100.00 - $599.99 |
12 % |
|
$50.00 - $99.99 |
13 % |
|
$30.00 - $49.99 |
14 % |
|
$29.99 and Down |
15 % |
|
$999 and Down |
$600.00 and Up |
10 % |
$100.00 - $599.99 |
12 % |
|
$50.00 - $99.99 |
14 % |
|
$30.00 - $49.99 |
15 % |
|
$20.00 - $29.99 |
16 % |
|
$10.00 - $19.99 |
20 % |
|
$9.99 and Down |
30 % |
*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.
INFORMATION FOR SELLING GUNS:
All guns with the exception of black powder, BB, air, toy, or gun parts need to be registered and tagged with the office. Guns may be displayed with consignment.
Handling Fee: $5 per registered gun (excl. black powder, BB, air, toy and/or gun parts)
Commissions: Regular commissions apply (see schedule).
All registered guns will be carried to office when sold to highest bidder.
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 ACCOMODATIONS
RENTAL SERVICES:
BUILDING AVAILABLE FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY EVENTS
BUILDING
RATES |
80’
x 65’ (5,200) |
80’
x 100’ (8,000) |
80’
x 130’ (10,400) |
80’
x 200’ (16,000) |
1 DAY RENTAL |
$300 |
$450 |
$550 |
$700 |
2 DAY RENTAL |
$450 |
$550 |
$650 |
$800 |
3 DAY RENTAL |
$550 |
$650 |
$750 |
$900 |
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 AUCTION MISC. /ANTIQUE BUILDING RENTAL AGREEMENT _____________________ of ____________________, agrees to rent the Misc. /Antique Auction Building for _____ day(s) at above posted rate(s). Dates rented, _________, _________, _________. Building rent to be paid in advance of event. Additional tables, showcases, etc. used to be charged at above posted rates and paid upon completion of event. Credit card services are to be paid upon completion of event. Clean up service to be paid in advance of event. If you clean, all trash must be disposed of in proper area. The building must be swept and cleaned to Shipshewana Auction, Inc. satisfaction. Everything must be removed from premise by reserving party on or before the last day of the event unless other arrangements have been made with Shipshewana Auction, Inc. Shipshewana Food Service to be used for event. Shipshewana Auction, Inc. will not be held liable for any damaged or stolen property or for any injury that may occur as a result from activities that took place during scheduled event. Speaker system and table covers to be provided by reserving party. Reserving party may use their own tables, chairs, platforms etc. If building is rented to more than one party on same day, then all involved parties agree to operate in designated areas and will work with and cooperate with all involved parties. I agree to all above terms and statements. Signed by _____________________________________ Date_______________ |
Farmers from Michigan, Ohio and all over Indiana join us each week all year round (with the exception of Christmas Day and New Years Day) to buy and sell pigs, cows, goats, sheep, hay and straw. Whether you are buying, selling or just here to experience country life, your time here is sure to be enjoyable.
Sellers
-Unloading can be done anytime after 6:00am Wednesday morning.
-Arrangements can be made for Tuesday unloading
(call ahead: 260-768-4129)
-We must have your complete name and address to issue checks.
-Hay is sold by the ton, please bring a scale ticket.
-For Trucking Service call the Livestock Office
(260) 768-4129.
-ALL Sheep and Goats need Scrapie Tags. Get FREE tags by calling 1-866-873-2824 or visiting www.eradicatescrapie.org. Auction will tag them for $2/hd. though we prefer you get your own tags and tag them before you bring them.
-For information on Out-of-State animals call the
Indiana Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2414.
-Michigan Feeder Cattle must be TB tested, for more information call IBOAH.
Buyers
-We accept cash or checks, and credit cards (which have a 5% buyers premium).
Livestock Appraisals - Keith Lambright (cell) (260) 336-6008
Hog Market - Wednesday, 7 AM - Noon - *Ask for Keith (260) 768-4129
Weekly Livestock Market Report
For the week of 1/25/12
| 87 | Loads of Hay | $ | .85 |
to |
$ | 2.40 |
per
ton |
| Straw | $ | 1.10 | to | $ | 1.30 | per ton |
|
| Feeder Pigs | |||||||
30
- 40 lbs. |
$ | 15.00 |
to |
$ | 30.00 | per
head |
|
40
- 50 lbs. |
$ | 20.00 |
to |
$ | 35.00 |
per
head |
|
50
- 60 lbs. |
$ | to |
$ | per
head |
|||
60
- 70 lbs. |
$ | to |
$ | per
head |
|||
| Butcher Sows | $ | 51.00 |
to |
$ | 57.00 |
||
| Hogs | $ | 58.00 | to |
$ | 59.00 | ||
| Stocker and Feeder Cattle | |||||||
| Beef Type Steers | $ | .90 | to |
$ | 1.50 | ||
| Beef Type Heifer | $ | .90 |
to |
$ | 1.30 |
||
| Holstein Steers | $ | .75 |
to |
$ | 1.20 |
||
| 87 | Veal Calves | $ | 1.00 |
to |
$ | 1.50 | |
| Sheep, Butcher Lambs | $ | 1.45 |
to |
$ | 1.70 |
||
| 21 | Butcher Bulls | $ | .73 | to |
$ | .85 | |
| 231 | Butcher Cattle | ||||||
| Choice Steers | $ | 1.30 |
to |
$ | 1.33 |
||
| Choice Heifers | $ | 1.25 |
to |
$ | 1.30 |
||
| Good Heifers | $ | 1.18 | to |
$ | 1.23 |
||
| Choice Holsteins Steers | $ | 1.15 |
to |
$ | 1.22 |
||
| Good Holsteins Steers | $ | 1.10 |
to |
$ | 1.15 |
||
| 212 | Butcher Cows | ||||||
| Utility & Commercial Cows | $. | .70 |
to |
$ | .90 |
||
| Canner & Cutter Cows | $ | .45 |
to |
$ | .60 |
||
%
of Gross |
Min.
Per Head |
|
Cattle |
||
| All cattle except as indicated | 3% |
$10
.00 |
| Fat Cattle | 1% |
$13.00 |
| Butcher Bulls | 4% |
$30.00 |
| Butcher Cows | 2.5% |
$15.00 |
| Veal Calves | 4% |
$8.00 |
Hogs |
||
| All hogs except as indicated | 3% |
$4.00 |
| Feeder Pigs | 3% |
$2.00 |
Sheep
& Goats |
||
| All classes | 0% |
$5.00
per head |
Hay |
6% |
|
Yardage |
||
| All Livestock | .390% |
$3.00 |
| Feeder Pigs | .390% |
$.50 |
Vet
Services |
||
| Tagging | $.30 per head |
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Every Friday horse lovers from all over the United States join us for our weekly auctions of driving, work, saddle horses and ponies. Don't miss our two special yearly sales scheduled for Good Friday and the Friday after Thanksgiving. These are our largest sales with up to 400 or more horses.
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Buyers
-You may apply for a buyer number at the office. You must have your drivers license to get a buyer number.
-We accept cash or checks, and credit cards (which have a 5% buyers premium)
Sellers
- As of 7/23/10 ALL horses sold through Shipshewana Auction must have the Equine Information Document. Click here to print.
-
You may bring your horse in anytime after 6 p.m. on Thursday, up until sale time on Friday.
-Your horse must have a Coggins test taken within the last 12 months. If you do not have this, it can be taken the day of the auction ($17 for regular auctions, $20 for special sales).
-If you are unable to stay and watch your horse sell, you may want to write up a short story about your horse to be read by the auctioneer.
Good Friday Horse Auction
April 22, 2011 - 9am
Friday After Thanksgiving Horse Auction
November 25, 2011 - 9am
Misc. Building
- 5 rings of Tack selling from 9:00 AM until approx. 3:00 PM.
-3:00 PM Pony AuctionLivestock Building
Loose Horses - 9:00 AM
Driving Horses - 9:00 AM
Work Horses - 10:00 AM
Saddle Horses - 11:00 AM
Call the Livestock Office (260) 768-4129 to reserve a number for theses Saddle Horse Auctions ($25 fee).
January 22, 2011 - 10am
Standardbred Horse Sale - Livestock Auction Barn
Saturday Standardbred auction. Preview and driving 7am-10am. Auction 10am.
To consign a horse please call Dale Chupp: 260-499-0093
February 18, 2011 - 11am
Driving Horse Auction - Livestock Auction Barn
In conjunction with regular Friday auction, featuring driving horses.
Every 3rd Friday in February.
March 25, 2011 - 11am
Draft Horse Auction - Livestock Auction Barn
In conjunction with regular Friday auction, featuring work horses.
Every 1st Friday in April.
March 26, 2011 - 10am
Standardbred Horse Sale - Livestock Auction Barn
Saturday Standardbred auction. Preview and driving 7am-10am. Auction 10am.
To consign a horse please call Dale Chupp: 260-499-0093
September 24, 2011 - 10am
Standardbred Horse Sale - Livestock Auction Barn
Saturday Standardbred auction. Preview and driving 7am-10am. Auction 10am.
To consign a horse please call Dale Chupp: 260-499-0093
October 14, 2011
Driving Horse Auction - Livestock Auction Barn
In conjunction with regular Friday auction, featuring driving horses.
Every 3rd Friday in October.
December 2, 2011
Draft Horse Auction - Livestock Auction Barn
In conjunction with regular Friday auction - featuring Draft Horses.
Every 1st Friday in December.
General Information
-The horse auction is held every Friday.
-The tack sale begins at 9:00 AM and the horses begin selling at 10:30 AM.
-To auction tack bring it Friday by 9:00 AM and take it into the ring to be sold.
-To set up in a space as a vendor see space information below.
-There are two special sales held each year on Good Friday and the day after Thanksgiving. These are especially large sales with tack and ponies sold in our Antique & Misc. building and the horses in the livestock building. These sales begin at 9:00 AM.
-The horse auction office hours are 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.
-Shipshewana Auction, Inc. reserves the right to reject any article being offered for sale by vendors.
-Special approval by Shipshewana Auction, Inc. management is needed to sell any food, confection, or beverage item.
-Shipshewana Auction, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damaged or stolen property.
Vendors must register in office before setting up.
Space Information
Location |
Space |
Size |
Rent |
Holidays* |
| Under Shelter Building | Spaces
1&2 |
18'
x 20' |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
| Under Shelter Building | Spaces
3-6 |
12'
x 20' |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
| Outside Shelter Building | 12'
x 20' |
$12.00 |
$15.00 |
|
| Sale of dogs/small animals | $12.00 |
$12.00 |
||
| In Antique
& Misc. Building (Good Friday & day after Thanksgiving) |
$35.00 |
*Good Friday & the day after Thanksgiving.
-Availability: on a first come, first serve basis or reserved in advance with payment.
-Reservation Cancellations: please call us (260-768-4129) to cancel your space by 4:00 PM Thursday to receive a 50% refund or credit.
-If reserved space is not occupied by 8:00 AM day of reservation, no refund is allowed and space may be re-rented.
-No vehicle parking is allowed in front of spaces on North side of the shelter building.
Shelter Building Layout
6 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
Driving Horses $35.00/head
Work Horses $35.00/hd
Saddle Horses $35.00/hd
Loose Horses $30.00/hd
Ponies $35.00/hd
All Studs $35.00/hd
Special Horse Sales 5% of gross (with a minimum of regular commission)
Tack 15% of gross
Vet Services
-Coggins: $17.00 (Reg. Sales) $20.00 (Special Sales)
-Yardage: 0.390% ($3.00 minimum per head)
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