ALBANY, Ore. — Bicycles are among the most common items stolen in Albany. Many of them will never be returned to their owners, so they will be auctioned online. “It’s a crime of opportunity. A lot of times these bikes are left out in the open, parked in the driveway, left leaning against a tree, and … Continue reading »
Interview: Mystery Safe to be Auctioned
EUGENE, Ore. — An old safe has quite the story to tell. The roughly 2 ft. by 2 ft. cast iron safe is more than 200 years old. It was discovered in a Bend farm house inside the walls, but it’s a mystery what’s inside. Peter Pomponi and his daughter who attends Roosevelt Middle School … Continue reading »
Cascadia Wildlands Wonderland Auction
EUGENE, Ore. — Local environmental nonprofit Cascadia Wildlands will hold its 10th annual Wonderland Auction Saturday. The group started setting up at the University of Oregon Friday, where the auction will take place. Members say they’re grateful for support from nearly every local business in the area. But they hope for even more community members … Continue reading »
Auctioneer Off to World Competition
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — How many times did your parents tell you, “slow down, you’re talking too fast.” Well, “fast talking” is a good thing at least for one profession. One local man is aiming to bring home a world title for auctioneering. When football players play it’s in a stadium. Musicians perform in the … Continue reading »
County Vehicles Up for Auction
EUGENE, Ore. — Where can you buy a used car, truck, tractor and even a used LTD bus all in one place? At the Lane County Fleet Auction. The 15th annual county auction started Thursday. This year, the inventory of items is bigger than ever before. Buyers who come will find deals on everything from … Continue reading »
Lane County Hosting Fleet Auction
EUGENE, Ore. — With various Lane County agencies suffering from budget shortfalls, the 2012 County Fleet Service Auction looks be the largest ever. Starting Thursday night, more than 100 vehicles from several local public agencies will be auctioned off. That includes cars, sheriff’s vehicles, heavy duty trucks, construction vehicles, busses and lots of equipment and … Continue reading »
Local Autioneers Wheeling and Dealing
EUGENE, Ore. — Need to sell something? Craigslist and garage sales are two options, but what about an auction? Frank Brewer is one fast talker. At West End Auction in Eugene, he’s in the business of wheeling and dealing. “If the people bid fast, I can talk fast,” Brewer said. We caught up with him … Continue reading »
