Jim & Ruth Ann Arends Collection Auction

Live On-site Public Auction w/Online simulcast bidding

Thursday, May 23rd 2024 @ 12:00PM

LOCATION: Ravenna Livestock Auction grounds 3265 Slocum Rd. Ravenna, MI 49451 (Muskegon Co.)

Due to no parking at the farm, all items will be brought to the Ravenna Livestock Auction grounds

DIRECTIONS: Take M-46 East of Muskegon 14 miles or West of Cedar Springs 18 miles to Slocum Rd. South 3 miles. OR Take I-96 West of Grand Rapids 4 miles to the Fruit Ridge Exit # 26, North 10 miles to 13 Mile Rd., West 8 miles to 56^th Ave./Ravenna Rd., North 3 miles.

Due to advancing age, we have decided on a MAJOR downsizing of our collections of tractors, equipment, farm primitives and toys & have chosen the Live Public Auction method to accomplish our goal. We have commissioned Art Smith Auctioneers to conduct the Auction and thank Ravenna Auction for the use of their auction yard. We would like to take this opportunity to also thank you in advance for your time, consideration, and support.

Very best regards, Jim & Ruth Ann Arends

NOTE: Jim & Ruth Ann operated a dairy farm for over 50 years, then raised beef and cash cropped for another 10 years. They traveled the country looking for rare and unusual tractors & farm equipment, then restored them & traveled some more to tractor shows in several states. Now it’s time to let others enjoy their collections. Everything always housed and taken care of. For your convenience everything will be moved to the Ravenna Auction grounds where there will be lots of off-street parking for your trucks & trailers. Auction will begin at 12PM with the toy collection then over to the tractors etc. If inclement weather, the toys can be sold indoors in the dairy arena. Make plans to be in Ravenna on Thursday May 23 at 12 NOON for the start of this fine Live Public Auction.

Online pre-bidding available with Live/Online simulcast bidding on tractors and equipment starting approx. 1:00PM on Auction day.

TERMS: Cash or good check day of auction. Master Card or VISA with 5% service fee. Out of state or checks over $10,000 must have bank letter stating the amount the check will be good for or be pre-approved by Art Smith Auctioneers. We subscribe to Pay-Tec (A NATIONAL CHECK COLLECTION COMPANY). All items sold in as-is condition. 10% Online simulcast bidding fee for online buyers only (with a max fee of $1,000 per lot)

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