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Outstanding Lifetime Fishing & Lure Collection

online only auction | 8 day sale | 7 days away

Location

Bluffton, IN 46714

Dates

Sale Starts

Sat

May 16

7am

Sale Ends

Sat

May 23

1pm

Method of Payment: All purchases must be paid in full by check, cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, or Master Card. A buyer's premium equal to 15% will be applied to all winning bids. The buyer's premium percentage will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the final purchase price. An additional 3% fee will be charged to all purchases using a credit card. Payments not received by the final pickup time will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.

Condition of Items: All items are being sold "As-Is, Where-Is" with no warranty being expressed or implied by the Auction Company or the Seller.

Removal: Items must be picked up on Monday, May 18th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the property located at 2985 S Hoosier Hwy, Bluffton, IN 46714. Buyers MUST BRING LOADING HELP AND PACKING SUPPLIES. The Steffen Group can not offer loading assistance.

Shipping: Shipping will be available for small items in-house through Shipping Saint. Large items will be shipped using More Than Mail, Pak Mail or Similar (NOT ALL ITEMS QUALIFY FOR SHIPPING - CALL SALE MANAGER FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS). All costs associated with shipping, including boxes, materials, and handling, will be paid by the Buyer. A $5 handling fee is added to all invoices requesting shipping. For questions regarding shipping, contact the Auctioneer prior to the closing day of the auction. We cannot ship with an outside shipping label being sent to the shipping department. Any invoice total of $500.00 or more will also be shipped with adult signature required. The items will be packed, and then an invoice will be sent for payment through Shipping Saint. If damage does occur, we insure every package. All claims will need to be filed through Shipping Saint or the Outside Shipping Company.

NOTE: While information contained in the brochure and other advertising has been deemed reliable, neither the auction company, seller nor publisher shall be liable for any errors or for the correctness of descriptions. All purchases are made "As-Is, Where-Is" based entirely on the personal inspection and or opinion of the purchaser and without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed matter.

Steffen Group

Company Website

(260) 426-0633

Outstanding Lifetime Fishing & Lure Collection

Over 1,000 Lures / Railroad Collectables

Online Bidding Open Saturday, May 16th - May 23rd - First Item Ending at 1:00 PM

Owner: Private Collector | Sale Manager: Rod Fetters | Contact: 260-426-0633

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

INSPECTION LOCATION: 1169 North Main Street Ste 9 | Bluffton, IN 46714

INSPECTION DATES: The personal property will be available for preview on the following date at 1169 North Main Street #9, Bluffton, Indiana:

Tuesday, May 19th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Facebook Live Video at 3:45 pm

High Quality Fishing, Railroad & Sportsman Collection

Online Bidding

The auction will be held online via steffengrp.com using the Hibid Platform. Items are located at 1169 North Main Street #9, Bluffton, Indiana.

Auction Inspection

Inspection Location: 1169 North Main Street Ste 9 | Bluffton, IN 46714

The personal property will be available for preview on the following date at 1169 North Main Street #9, Bluffton, Indiana:

Tuesday, May 19th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Facebook Live Video at 3:45 pm

Over 1,000 Fishing Lures

Multiples Of All Brands. Many With Original Boxes.

Manufacturers Include: South Bend, Heddon, Pflueger, River Runt, Creek Chub, Bagley, Rebel & Others.

Multiple Frog Lures; Spinner Baits; Bass Baits; WW2 Era Jitterbugs; Divers; Americana Lures; Mermaid Lures; Contemporary Lures; Many Rare & Collectable Lures; Many Unusual Colors.

Rods & Reels

Over 50 Reels. Many With Original Boxes.

Manufacturers Include: Ambassadeur, Schimano, South Bend, Lews, Pflueger Counter Balance And Others.

Multiple Fishing Rods & Reels; Salt Water Fishing Rods; Ice Fishing Poles; Many Ancillary Items.

Fishing & Lake Items

Early Bobbers; Kokomo Bobbers; Fishing Tins; Tackle Boxes; Porcupine Bobbers; Plastic Bobbers; Rod Carriers; Fishing Ephemera; Gaff Hooks; Frog Gigs; Very Early Ship Anchor With Chain; Drag Hooks; Fish Decoys; Fishing Harpoons; Wicker Fish Basket; Multiple Early Fish Nets; Vintage Fishing Books & Advertising; Vintage Fishing Line; Wall Decorations; Criss Craft Steering Wheel; Authentic Ships Wheel; Many Other Boat Steering Wheels; Early Wooden Buoys; Mooring Buoys; Aluminum Buoy; Plastic Buoys; Early Paddle For Ship To Shore Boat; Canvas Bait Box; Diver Down Buoy; Multiple Minnow Traps; Boat Paddles; Canoe Paddles; Collapsible Fishing Nets; Sears 6 Or 12 Volt Trolling Motor; Yamaha 2HP Boat Motor; Metal Buoy; Brass Propellers; Chrome Propeller; Empty Lure Boxes; Empty Reel Boxes; Reel Faces; Lead Fish Drag Weight; Plano Fishing Lure Storage Boxes; Fishing Pole Sleeves; Military Canvas Rod Sleeve; Eagle Fish Finder; Fish Grappling Tools; Hummingbird Fish Finders.

Railroad Collectables

Round Railroad Crossing Sign; Railroad Whistle Sign; Railroad Mile Marker Signs; Adlake Lantern Lens Covers; Multiple Glass Railroad Lantern Glass Lenses; Adlake Railroad Lanterns; Dietz Lantern Globes; Railroad Lanterns; Dietz Lanterns; Mohawk Lamp New York Street Canal; Dietz Monitor Tail Light; Handlan Lantern; Large Blue Globe Lens; Early Red Globe Lantern; Adlake Four Light Lantern; Handlan Saint Louis Red Globe Lantern; Dietze New York Lantern; British Railway Hand Lamp;

Vintage Primitive, Sportsman And Advertising Items

Rare Duck Decoy Manufacturers Mold; Unusual Canvas Goose Decoy; Taxidermy Buck Deer; Taxidermy Largemouth Bass; Early Duck Decoys; Wood Decoys; Cork Decoys; Canvas Decoys; Miniature Decoys; Brass Eagle Weathervane; Pocket Knives; Hunting Knives; Brass Cougar Knife; Decoy Historical Book; 1940s Wiedemann Beer Goose Advertising Sign; 5 Early School Pull Down Maps; Three Table Top Display Cases; Advertising Patches; Coleman Lanterns; Canvas Goose Decoy; Horse & Sulky Weathervane; Large Fireman Hose Nozzle; 45 Records; Vintage Lighters; Horse Drawn Vehicle License Plate; Marbles; Rain Gauge; Early Brass Bell; Wall Mount Ornate Bell; Cast Iron Dinner Bell; Vintage Pool Balls & Triangle; Vintage Glass Oil Bottle; Cloth Long Gun Cases; Long Gun Hard Case; 410 Scope Mount; Longhorn Mount; Vintage Leather Holster With Bullet Holders; Vintage Hunting VHS Tapes; Wooden Frog; Wooden Canoe; Bow; Arrows; Flintlock Rifle Parts; Winchester Ammunition Box; Vintage Surveyor's Stick; Very Early Miners Lantern; Balance Scale; Honeywell Quality Controls Lighted Sign.

Gerstner Toolbox & Machinist Tools

Gerstner Oak Drop Front Machinist Toolbox; Starrett Machinist Tools; Hand Tools; Allen Wrenches; Early Hand Operated Type Set Stamping Machine With Letters Set; Lufkin Gauges; Measuring Gauges; Olsen Pressure Gauge;

Important Pickup Information

To ensure a smooth auction pickup experience, please review the following instructions carefully:

Pickup Time

Pickup will be on Tuesday, May 26th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be no additional pickup times. Please make sure that you have the ability to pick the items up on this date prior to bidding.

Bring Your Own Loading Assistance

* You are responsible for loading your own items, including furniture and heavy items.

*While The Steffen Group staff will be on-site to direct and facilitate the pickup process, unfortunately, they will not be able to assist in loading items.

*If you are unable to load the items yourself or do not have the necessary help, please do not bid.

Packing Materials

You must supply your own packing materials, including boxes, bubble wrap, or other protective items necessary for transporting your purchases.

These guidelines aim to ensure a seamless and efficient pickup process while maintaining fairness for all bidders. Be prepared and adhere to the rules for a hassle-free experience.

For additional resources or questions, please contact the auction office in advance.