Auctions & Antiques

Estate of David Christ Online Auction

PREVIEW: Monday, July 12th from 9am until Noon. Bidding closes Tuesday, July 13th, at 2pm.

Checkout and pickup Wed., July 14th from 9am-4pm Route 20A, Warsaw, NY O ering: Ford 4610 tractor & loader; Ford 901 tractor; Yamaha golf cart; ‘17 PJ eq trailer; H&S 125 spreader; Meteor snow blower; rotary mower; Dixie chopper; mowers; trimmer; livestock equipment; chainsaws; tools; hay; straw; horse drawn eq; and more! See our website for complete terms and more information.

PO Box 58 Stafford, NY 14143 585-343-5449

www.williamkentinc.com

Gift Auctions Can Successfully Raise Funds

Gift auctions are a fun way to raise money for good causes. * Get started by collecting prizes. The prizes can be purchased by the organization hosting the auction, but organizers can also solicit donations from local businesses and individuals. Prizes can range from photography packages with a local photographer to gift certificates to area restaurants to vouchers for trips to zoos or other family-friendly activities. Prizes also can be categorized by value. For example, grand prizes may include vacations or furniture. Categories can be determined once all the gifts have been purchased. Preowned Items Can Be Good For The Environment

Visit consignment stores: Consignment shops and Goodwill(R) stores are popular places to buy preowned items. These stores take donations or offer items for sale on consignment, which means once sold the person who provided the item gets a portion of the sale. When browsing the racks of these stores, it’s possible to discover high end items mixed in with less expensive items. Shoppers may find designer handbags and clothing for much less than they would sell at retail, especially if the pieces are one or two seasons old. Relying on these stores to supplement classic wardrobe pieces is cost-effective and beneficial to the environment. If you regularly shop consignment stores, you can develop a rapport with the shopkeeper, who may alert you when new items are available.

Massive Warehouse Sale! Rock Bottom Prices! 30-50% or more OFF!

Everything has to go!

Open Thursdays-Mondays 10am-5pm

Avon Trading Post

110 West Main St., Rt. 5 & 20, Avon, NY 585-226-9399

STRANGE BUT TRUE

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* The color of Facebook is blue because Mark Zuckerberg is red-green colorblind.

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