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Friday Auction Online Pick up Day: Saturday, 9 am to 12 NOON (For Friday auctions, the pick up day is always the following Saturday. We provide security for the items Saturday and anything left after Saturday is forfeited.)

Please feel free to call Dave anytime with any questions you may have. Most of our auctions will be held in our new auction house in Manly. We will let you know as soon as we can with the new dates for auctions.Dave Prestholt brings a great deal of sales experience to North Iowa Auction Services selling motorhomes, real estate, custom trailers, and automobiles. He personally has enjoyed the atmosphere of auctions and considers himself a collector.

Wise Auction has done its best to keep up with the change and that is why we also offer different options for our clients if we feel their auction would do better with live on site bidding with and option of online bidders that can log in and bid from the comfort of their own home.

JJ Wise Auctioneering is a family owned and operated auction company in the North Iowa area, with over 50 years of combined service and conducting 200+ auctions a year Steve, JJ and the entire Wise family are ready to go to work for you. From live auctions to online auctions we have the knowledge to market your assets the WISE way to bring you the return you are looking for. Give us a call and be ready to SELL IT TODAY THE WISE WAY!* All items sold “as is, where is” with no warranty. All sales are final. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise, as to the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of any goods offered in this sale. The items are available to the public for inspection prior to the start of the auction closing. Fox Auction Company LLC (Officers, Members, Agents & Employees) may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet but makes no representations. In no event shall Fox Auction Company LLC (Officers, Members, Agents & Employees) be held responsible for having made or implied a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fox Auction Company LLC (Officers, Members, Agents & Employees) will neither be held responsible for accidents, errors, deletions, or omissions. No credit or adjustments will be allowed in any form or amount. The buyer relies exclusively on his/her pre-auction inspection and each lot is sold with all faults and defects therein. The buyer shall take full responsibility and assume all risk of said equipment and or items from the time the auction company accepts the final bid from the buyer. Please inspect before you bid and buy.

 Please note when the pick-up date and time are – we set that with very specific reasons in mind. Most of our online auctions are being held for people who may be moving and have a date that all items need to be removed from the house, etc. You must be able to attend the pick-up date between the times noted, be sure of those before you place bids.

Collectibles: Gone with the Wind Lamps; Ruby Flash Thumbprint Dishes; Jasperware; Blue & White Milk Glass; Royal Copenhagen; Brown Transferware; Bing & Grondohl Plates; Nesting Bowls; Egg Baskets; Graniteware; Primitive Farm Rake; Sad Irons; Cast Iron Lamp Holders; Advertising Memorabilia; Bluebird Pictures; Linens; Quilts; Coins; Pocket Knives; Oil Cans; 1950 & ‘52 Cerro Gordo Co IA Farm Ownership Maps; John Deere Pedal Tractor; Vintage Toys and More

AUCTIONEER: The bidding advances shall be regulated by the auctioneer and shall be at his discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right to determine the opening bid/minimum bid on any lot. The auctioneer reserves the right to pass / no sale any lot. The auctioneer may reject nominal bids, small opening bids, or very nominal advances made with the purpose of disparaging an item. Once a lot has been passed and not sold it will not be re-offered until a later sale. Items that are not reserved are sold at the auctioneer’s discretion. The auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid. The Auctioneer reserves the right to execute absentee bids on behalf of clients and vendors, but shall not be liable for errors or omissions in executing instructions to bid. The auctioneer acts as an agent only, and shall not be liable for any default of the purchaser or vendor.

If the buyer fails to pay in full, the buyer (A) authorizes the owner and/or auction company to resell such property at any time at public or private sale, (B) agrees to indemnify the owner and/or auction company against all loss or damage upon sale, together with cost and expenses thereof, including attorneys fees allowed by law, if any and (C) agrees to pay auction company interest of 1.5% per month on the unpaid balance. Buyer accepts full responsibility for all purchases made and holds the company free from any liabilities including theft of items. The bidder is bound by these terms. Storage fees commence on the sixth (6th) day after an item has been purchased. Storage fees are $20 per day. Items are considered abandoned if not picked up within fifteen (15) days of purchase. If an item is abandoned, the buyer is still responsible for maximum storage fees of $200 and any other damages incurred by Fox Auction Company LLC as set forth in these terms and conditions.A deposit of 10% (non-refundable) is due on the day of the auction when the successful bidder will execute a standard real estate contract. Buyers shall provide a bank letter of credit in the amount of the deposit or through prior arrangements suitable to sellers and auctioneers. The remainder of the purchase price is due at closing. Sellers will pay transfer tax and provide a clear, marketable title at closing. Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. The property is being sold “as is where is”. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Statements on the day of the auction will take precedence over all prior communication, written or oral. The information gathered for this brochure is from sources deemed reliable, but Fox Auction Company, EXIT Realty Mason City, and the Sellers do not guarantee accuracy. All prospective buyers should do their own research and independently verify any information on which they are going to base their decision to buy. All acres are considered more or less. The property is being sold subject to any easements of record or pending. The sellers do not warrant or guarantee that existing fences coincide exactly with the rectangular survey line. Any new fencing, if applicable, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to Iowa statutes. Buyer or Seller may choose to transfer the subject property pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, which sets forth the requirements for tax-deferred real estate exchanges. Either party’s rights and/or obligations under this and future agreements may be assigned to a qualified intermediary or exchange accommodation titleholder for the purpose of completing an exchange. The parties agree to cooperate with each other in a manner necessary to enable the completion of an exchange. Such cooperation shall be at no additional cost or liability to a non-exchanging party. Fox Auction Company and EXIT Realty Mason City are agents for the sellerAntiques & Collectibles: Vaseline Glass; Roseville; Green & Brown Spongeware; Stoneware Pitchers, Bowls, Canning Jars, 2 – 5 Gallon Crocks & Shoulder Jugs; 30+ Lightening Rod Balls; Weather Vanes; Local Advertising; Monarch Wall Phone; Sad Irons; Vintage Children’s Toys & Dolls; Gnomes; Hat Pins; Shawnee Pitchers; Antique Glass Banks; Barber Bottles & Colored Bottles; Tire Ashtrays; Wallace Farmer Signs; Peter’s Silk Banners; Remington Posters; Comic Books; Baseball Cards, Bobbleheads, and More;

IDENTIFICATION: All purchasers are required to complete registration, including Full Name, Address, Phone, Email, Signature, and driver’s License Number. Those not willing to disclose this information cannot take part in the auction. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS ACCURATE & UP TO DATE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Fox Auction Company LLC is not responsible for any delays or losses due to false information provided at the time of registration.A deposit of $50,000 (non-refundable) is due on the day of the auction when the successful bidder will execute a standard real estate contract. Buyers shall provide a bank letter of credit in the amount of the deposit or through prior arrangements suitable to sellers and auctioneers. The remainder of the purchase price is due at closing. Sellers will pay transfer tax and provide a clear, marketable title at closing. Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. The property is being sold “as is where is”. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Statements on the day of the auction will take precedence over all prior communication, written or oral. The information gathered for this brochure is from sources deemed reliable, but Fox Auction Company, Krull Law Office, and the Sellers do not guarantee accuracy. All prospective buyers should do their own research and independently verify any information on which they are going to base their decision to buy. All acres are considered more or less. The property is being sold subject to any easements of record or pending. The sellers do not warrant or guarantee that existing fences coincide exactly with the rectangular survey line. Any new fencing, if applicable, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to Iowa statutes. Buyer or Seller may choose to transfer the subject property pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, which sets forth the requirements for tax-deferred real estate exchanges. Either party’s rights and/or obligations under this and future agreements may be assigned to a qualified intermediary or exchange accommodation titleholder for the purpose of completing an exchange. The parties agree to cooperate with each other in a manner necessary to enable completion of an exchange. Such cooperation shall be at no additional cost or liability to a non-exchanging party. Fox Auction Company and Krull Law Office are agents for the seller.

After a bid is made, said bid in the sole discretion of Fox Auction Company LLC may be accepted and create a legally binding contract. Buyer specifically acknowledges Fox Auction Company LLC’s policy on bid retraction supersedes any contrary provisions of sale by auction or other applicable law. Any individual found tampering with items on this auction will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Buyer will indemnify and hold Fox Auction Company LLC (And our affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, members, agents, and employees) harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this agreement, your improper use of Fox Auction Company LLC services or your breach of any law or the rights of a third party. You agree that the laws of the state of I
owa will govern the terms and conditions between you and Fox Auction Company LLC, except as otherwise stated in the terms and conditions. You agree that any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and Fox Auction Company LLC must be resolved exclusively by Cerro Gordo county circuit court in the state of Iowa. Disputes concerning federal law will be resolved in the north-central district of Iowa. You and Fox Auction Company LLC agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Cerro Gordo County of Iowa for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes. If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, such provision shall be struck out and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. For online auctions payment will be made by credit card only. Your card on file will be charged after the close of the auction. Remember that there is a 15% buyers premium.

 For most of our online auctions, we will have an Open House/Preview. This is a time where you can attend the residence and touch and feel the items that you are interested in. If you are unsure of any item, please make sure to attend the Open House/Preview or contact the Auctioneers prior to the Open House/Preview to get further information on specific items. We are not at the location with the items throughout the day – so it’s very difficult for the Auctioneers to get last-minute information.Household: Kenmore Refrigerator; Whirlpool Upright Freezer; All American 220V, Portable Pressure Washer (& Hose Reel); Ariens 3 HP Rear-Tine Tiller; Pair of Ultra Comfort Lift Chairs; Trend Grandfather Clock. *This is an Online-Only Auction. “Extend One, Extend All” will be used on this auction, meaning all lots will remain open for bidding until no bids are placed on any item for the final 3 minutes. *Any individual found tampering with items in this auction will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Buyer will indemnify and hold Fox Auction Company LLC (And our affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, members, agents, and employees) harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this agreement, your improper use of Fox Auction Company LLC services or your breach of any law or the rights of a third party. You agree that the laws of the state of Iowa will govern the terms and conditions between you and Fox Auction Company LLC, except as otherwise stated in the terms and conditions. You agree that any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and Fox Auction Company LLC must be resolved exclusively by Cerro Gordo county circuit court in the state of Iowa. Disputes concerning federal law will be resolved in the north-central district of Iowa. You and Fox Auction Company LLC agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Cerro Gordo county Iowa for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes. If any provision of these terms and conditions are held to be invalid, void, or for any reason is unenforceable, such provision shall be struck out and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

INTERNET BIDDING: Bidders are able to bid via the Internet. If bidding live via the Internet, please bid quickly. We auction approximately 70-90 lots per hour. If leaving absentee Internet bids, please consider leaving a reasonable bid. The Internet venue will incrementally (in accordance with standard bid increments) execute bids on the bidder’s behalf until your bid is either successful or exhausted. This means if you leave an Internet absentee bid of $500, and the winning bid increment is $350, your winning bid is $350. Internet bidders may be required to agree to additional terms established by the Internet bidding venue. Internet bidders may be subject to a different Buyer’s Premium.

 Our auctions have a Soft Close. What does Soft Close mean? Simply put, it means that the bidding ends when all bidders have quit participating. There is no last-minute steal or bid sniping – it’s like a live auction, the auctioneer holds on until everyone has their bids in and no further bids are received. An item will not officially close until no bids have been put forth for 1 or 2 minutes, depending on the auction.Furniture: Midcentury Modern Table, Buffet & Sideboard; Antique Press; Primitive Saddle Makers Bench; New Home Sewing Machine Coffee Table; Oak Plant Stand; Oak Parlor Table & Piano Stool w/Ball & Claw Feet; Side Buffet; Child’s Cedar Chest & Roll Top Desk w/Chair; (3) Child Size Folding Chairs; Oak Commode; Globe-2 Drawer Card File & 3 Drawer File Cabinet; Pine Drop Leaf Table. You can place your highest bid amount when entering your bid. The system will bid on your behalf. You won’t need to watch your items throughout the auction – the system takes care of your bids for you! Please note that the system bids as if you were bidding – for example: If an item has a bid of $100 and you enter your maximum bid of $300 – the system will only go up to your next bid increment and bid $110 for you. If someone else enters a bid of $120 on that item the system will then bid again for you at $130, and so on up to your highest or maximum bid. It doesn’t automatically bid your highest bid first thing.

Here’s a chance to own a piece of mohawk history from signs to sports jerseys! Join us for a preview on Sunday, November 20th from noon – 2:00 PM on the upper level of the high school gym. Please note loadout times.If buyer fails to pay in full, the buyer (A) authorizes owner and/or auction company to resell such property at any time at public or private sale, (B) agrees to indemnify owner and/or auction company against all loss or damage upon sale, together with cost and expenses thereof, including attorneys fees allowed by law, if any and (C) agrees to pay auction company interest of 1.5% per month on unpaid balance. Buyer accepts full responsibility for all purchases made and holds the company free from any liabilities including theft of items. The bidder is bound by these terms. Storage fees commence on the sixth (6th) day after an item has been purchased. Storage fees are $20 per day. Items are considered abandoned if not picked up within fifteen (15) days of purchase. If an item is abandoned, the buyer is still responsible for maximum storage fees of $200 and any other damages incurred by Fox Auction Company LLC as set forth in these terms and conditions.

Antiques & Collectibles: 15 ½” Regina Double Comb Music Box w/Disc Storage Cabinet (both in quarter sawn oak); 17 Music Box Discs (New & Vintage); 150+ pieces of German Jasperware (Schafer & Vater) – including rare Indian plaques; Redwing, Western & M.S. Co. Stoneware Crocks; Red Wing, Western & Monmouth Stoneware Butter Churns (2-6 Gal); Coffee Grinders; Lamps – Gone with the Wind (Hand Painted); Rare Oil Angle Lamps; Hanging Hall Oil Lamp in Apricot w/ Brass Frame; Bluebird Pictures (Hiebel, Kenyon); Horse Weather Vane; Large Collection of Ruby Flash Glassware; Metal Wagon Wheels; Metal Barn Cupola; Original & Ornate Cast Iron Street Lamp from Plymouth, IA; Wooden Spinning Wheel & Yarn Winder.Buyers outside the continental 48 states must pay with cash or wire transfer (additional $20.00 fee will be added to invoice.) Terms of the sale are, cash, good check, master card, discover, or visa. All items must be paid for within 7 days of the auction end, with no exceptions.

A deposit of 10% (non-refundable) is due on the day of the auction when the successful bidder will execute a standard real estate contract. Buyers shall provide a bank letter of credit in the amount of the deposit or through prior arrangements suitable to sellers and auctioneers. The remainder of the purchase price is due at closing. Sellers will pay transfer tax and provide a clear, marketable title at closing. Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. The property is being sold “as is where is”. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Statements on the day of the auction will take precedence over all prior communication, written or oral. The information gathered for this brochure is from sources deemed reliable, but Fox Auction Company; Larson Law Office, PLLC; and the Sellers do not guarantee accuracy. All prospective buyers should do their own research and independently verify any information on which they are going to base their decision to buy. All acres are considered more or less. The property is being sold subject to any easements of record or pending. The sellers do not warrant or guarantee that existing fences coincide exactly with the rectangular survey line. Any new fencing, if applicable, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to Iowa statutes. Fox Auction Company and Larson Law Office, PLLC are agents for the seller.  For online auctions payment will be made by credit card only. Your card on file will be charged after the close of the auction. Remember that there is a 15% buyer’s premium. Furniture: Claw Foot Round Front China Cabinet w/Lead Glass; Secretary w/Display Shelves; Oak Ice Box; China Cabinets; Ornate Hoosier; Leader Sewing Machine; Gun Cabinets; Lawyer’s Bookcases; Table Top Display Cabinet; Ice Cream Parlor Table & Chairs; Cedar Chest; Ball & Claw Foot Parlor Table; Mid Century Modern Desk; Antique Dry Sink; Antique Press; Primitive Saddle Makers Bench and More

Directions to farm: From Osage, go 12 miles west on Highway 9 to Warbler, then go 2 miles south to T intersection and jog left to farm; from Manly, go 6 miles east to Warbler, then 2 miles south to T intersection and jog leftAfter a bid is made, said bid in the sole discretion of Fox Auction Company LLC may be accepted and create a legally binding contract. Buyer specifically acknowledges Fox Auction Company LLC’s policy on bid retraction supersedes any contrary provisions of sale by auction or other applicable law. Any individual found tampering with items in this auction will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Buyer will indemnify and hold Fox Auction Company LLC (And our affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, members, agents, and employees) harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this agreement, your improper use of Fox Auction Company LLC services or your breach of any law or the rights of a third party. You agree that the laws of the state of Iowa will govern the terms and conditions between you and Fox Auction Company LLC, except as otherwise stated in the terms and conditions. You agree that any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and Fox Auction Company LLC must be resolved exclusively by Cerro Gordo county circuit court in the state of Iowa. Disputes concerning federal law will be resolved in the north-central district of Iowa. You and Fox Auction Company LLC agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Cerro Gordo County of Iowa for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes. If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, such provision shall be struck out and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Auctioneer Note: If you missed Floyd and LaVonne’s first online auction – you are in luck! This is #2 of their auctions and there are just as many antiques and collectibles on this auction as #1! They have everything from vaseline glass to weather vanes and everything in between. Come see #2 on Sunday, October 16th from 12:00 – 2:00 at the Fox Auction Annex located at 316 4th St NE in Mason City. If you do not pick up your items during the advertised pick-up date and times, we do not hold onto your item for you. You are automatically billed through our system and your item will be disposed of.*Buyers outside the continental 48 states must pay with cash or wire transfer (an additional $20.00 fee will be added to the invoice.) Terms of the sale are, cash, good check, master card, discover, or visa. All items must be paid for within 7 days of the auction’s end, with no exceptions. All transfers will be conducted by a licensed FFL for a $25.00 transfer fee per firearm. No transfers on barrels or uppers. Long Gun Buyers Must Be At Least 18 Years Old. Handgun Buyers Must Be At Least 21 Years Old. All firearm sales are subject to all federal and state firearm regulations. All out-of-state buyer regulations apply. Out-of-state handgun purchases must have the handgun shipped to a licensed FFL dealer in the state they have residency. All firearms not picked up in person at Fox Auction Company LLC must be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer. All shipping & transfer fees and charges must be paid by the purchaser. Firearms Up For Bids Have Not Been Inspected By A Gunsmith ***All Sales Are Final*** No Refunds Or Exchanges. Recommended To Inspect Before Bidding. Firearms will not be sold to bidders that do not comply with all requirements. Firearms will not be sold outside the u.s.a. All items must be paid for by noon of the first Saturday following the close of the auction with no exceptions, if you cannot make that deadline your credit card will be billed for your purchases. If you fail to pay for items, Fox Auction Company LLC reserves the right to contact law enforcement regarding failure to pay and may pursue all civil penalties allowed by law which may include: Forwarding the matter to or our attorneys for collection, court costs, storage fees, and any other costs incurred by Fox Auction Company LLC.  For most of our online auctions, we will have an Open House/Preview. This is a time when you can attend the residence and touch and feel the items that you are interested in. If you are unsure of any item, please make sure to attend the Open House/Preview or contact the Auctioneers prior to the Open House/Preview to get further information on specific items. We are not at the location with the items throughout the day – so it’s very difficult for the Auctioneers to get last-minute information.Furniture: Flat Stackable Oak Filing Cabinet from the Sugar Beet Factory, Mason City, IA; Tall Vintage Oak Cupboard w/Glass Doors; Armoire; Primitive Bead Board Cupboard w/Wood Box; Walnut Dressers; Mahogany Mid-Century Bedroom Set; Antique Oak Caned Swivel Desk Chair from the Plymouth Post Office; Marble Top Washstand; Oak Ice Box; Walnut Commode, Spoon Carved w/ Towel Bar; Wooden Trunk w/ Black Banding; Roll Top Desk; Oak Desk Insert; Spice Cabinet; Shelves & Wall Cabinets; Kitchen Table; Chairs & Sofas.

After a bid is made, said bid in the sole discretion of Fox Auction Company LLC may be accepted and create a legally binding contract. Buyer specifically acknowledges Fox Auction Company LLC’s policy on bid retraction supersedes any contrary provisions of sale by auction or other applicable law. Any individual found tampering with items on this auction will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Buyer will indemnify and hold Fox Auction Company LLC (And our affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, members, agents, and employees) harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this agreement, your improper use of Fox Auction Company LLC services or your breach of any law or the rights of a third party. You agree that the laws of the state of Iowa will govern the terms and conditions between you and Fox Auction Company LLC, except as otherwise stated in the terms and conditions. You agree that any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and Fox Auction Company LLC must be resolved exclusively by Cerro Gordo county circuit court in the state of Iowa. Disputes concerning federal law will be resolved in the north-central district of Iowa. You and Fox Auction Company LLC agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Cerro Gordo County of Iowa for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes. If any provision of these terms and conditions are held to be invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, such provision shall be struck out and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.*After a bid is made, said bid, in the sole discretion of Fox Auction Company LLC, may be accepted and create a legally binding contract. The Buyer specifically acknowledges Fox Auction Company LLC’s policy on bid retraction supersedes any contrary provisions of sale by auction or other applicable law.