Annual Fall Auction Inspection
SATURDAY, SEP 10TH, 2022: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Our fall auction will be online again this year. Bidding for this auction opens on sep 1ST, 2022. Set up your online bidding account at https://www.faheysales.com/auctions. If you need assistance in setting up an account, please call jeff martin auctioneers at (320) 854-3510. Bidding will close on thursday, sep 15TH, at 6:00 pm. After that, you will receive an invoice payable online or payment is due at jeff martin auctioneers/fahey sales located at 2910 9TH st e, glencoe mn 55350. Payment is due no later than friday september 16TH at 4 pm (no payment will be accepted at the auction site). A paid invoice will be emailed to all buyers and another copy of the invoice will be provided to the kahnke’s staff members loading your trees. All plants must be picked up on saturday, sep 17TH, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please do not call for an alternate pick-up time. All items within a lot must be removed by the buyer. Before placing your bids, plan to pick up your trees on the scheduled pick-up day. Our auctions are always a mix of surplus items, park grade stock and #1 premium stock. There are no minimums or reserves, but buyers premiums and loading fees do apply.
All of our trees are under irrigation in the auction yard, so we can keep them healthy until they are picked up. If shrubs are included in the line-up, they are not under irrigation and do need to be removed from the premises on the scheduled pick-up day. We do not load enclosed trailers, as damage to trees and/or equipment is likely to result. In most cases, our trees weigh 500 – 1,000 pounds a piece, so please plan for that when you are making transportation arrangements. We generally do not offer delivery or planting services for auction purchases.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your auction experience.
- Wear boots (or old shoes) and bring a pocket poncho and/or and umbrella when you visit the tree farm. Dress in layers and be ready for anything. Mother Nature is unpredictable.
- Please understand that loading takes a considerable amount of time and plan accordingly.
- If at all possible, bring a ratcheting strap for every row of trees you plan to haul. Tarps are also a good idea, since we do not tie or wrap auction trees for transport.
- Handouts, with descriptions of the plants in the auction and ball & burlap planting instructions will be available near the auction area on the day of the preview. You can also find great information on the "plant care info" section of this site.
- Our sales staff will be available to answer questions in our retail sales lot on preview day. This area is west of the auction yard and south of the greenhouses.