Last night's food auction / Tomorrow's field auction in Sterling

Last night’s food auction turned out to be a big success. Danny’s Auction Barn was packed full, and many new faces showed up. A wide assortment of food products — colorful boxes and cans — were arranged on multiple tables up front. Items went up for bid one-by-one. To give you an idea of final prices, cans of tuna went for $1 each, and extra large bottles of olive oil were sold at $6 a piece. Graham cracker pie crusts in the tins were passed out at two for a dollar.

When there were multiple bidders, the winning bidder was given choice of how many they wanted to buy. For example, one man purchased ten boxes of 100-count freeze pops last night — he took them all — and no more were available. However, in most cases, after the winning bidder received what they wanted, more of each product was offered to back bidders. Once all back bidders were served, items were offered to all at the winning bid price.

Many people brought there own cardboard boxes and bags to easily carry it all out. They were smart to think ahead!

— SUNDAY'S FIELD AUCTION —

In my previous post, I spread the news about multiple events going on this weekend here in eastern Connecticut — mostly in the Pomfret/Putnam area. I overlooked a big one a little further south off Route 395 — Glass’s Famous Field Auction will be held in Sterling tomorrow (Sunday, May 18th). Preview starts at 8:00 am and the auction begins at 10 am.

Glass field auctions are somewhat unique in that all merchandise is lined up in multiple rows on a huge grass field. The auctioneer starts at one row and moves from item-to-item, box lot-to-box lot, up and down all the rows. The bidders follow in a huddle to hear the auctioneer as bidding takes place. In this fashion, it goes on all day. It’s different, but that’s what makes it a Glass Field Auction! This event happens every third Sunday of the month, from April to November.

Directions to the field:

Route 14, 289 Sterling Road, Sterling, CT
Exit 89, I-395. 4 miles off the exit.

http://www.roberthglassauctions.com

Plenty of Parking. Caterer on Premises. Portojohns. Horseshoes.

Tables and chairs are available under tents for shade, eating, and small estate collectibles.
No pets. No bare feet. No smoking. No alcohol. Be a buyer or a seller.