Auction Notes

“As the auction world evolves and changes, it was necessary to modify and adjust to make the buying and selling experience better at Backgate. When we first started Backgate in 1949, buyers could take off five to six days to spend at an auction — an event that many would schedule their vacations around to attend the biggest farm auction in the world. Fast forward to 2020 and time has become more valuable. Out of town buyers are more inclined to buy online than make the trip to Stuttgart, AR. This year, we are putting all large items on two days. This allows us to advertise to a worldwide audience, helping us ensure that your items reach their potential and helping both buyers and sellers plan their time accordingly.

Dad and I saw Backgate changing 10 years ago and started discussing these changes then but it’s been hard to change an auction as iconic and historical as Backgate. This sale is part of the Blackmon Auctions family and we look forward to seeing everyone participate in the 71st anniversary…Get ready for Backgate 2.0!”

—Thomas Blackmon, Jr.

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Miscellaneous Items Day
We will have two trucks running all day beginning at 8 AM selling: Hand tools, power tools, wood working equipment, landscape/yard items, lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, pressure washers, toolboxes, fencing supplies, livestock equipment, horse tack, yard carts/wheelbarrows, air compressors, welders, cutting torches, tractor/combine/picker parts, heavy equipment parts, implement parts, car parts, trailer parts, etc.

Thursday, Feb. 27: Small-Med Implement/Hay Equipment, Irrigation, & Vehicle Day
We will have one truck running all day beginning at 8 AM selling: Disc’s, box blades, rock rakes, hay equipment, PTO tillers, 3 pt augers, scraper blades, cultivators, planters, chisel plows, hippers, levee plows, trenchers, boom sprayers, weed wipers, rotary cutters, killefer blades, hydraulic blades, land planes, water trailers, grain carts, seed wagons, power units, risers, irrigation supplies, front end loaders, skid steer attachments, buckets, implement tires, “newer” side-by-sides/ATVs, etc.

Single Axle Units Only: Service trucks, crane trucks, flatbed work trucks, pickups, SUVs, cars, jeeps, salvage cars/trucks, car & light duty tires, etc.***

Friday, Feb. 28: Tractor, Big Implement, Big Truck & Trailer Day
We will have one truck running all day beginning at 8 AM selling: Tractors, combines, pickers, highboys, headers, header trailers, big implements, heavy equipment, truck tractors, specialty trucks, module trucks, dump trucks, bob trucks, water trucks, winch trucks, grain trailers, gooseneck/5th wheel/pintle hitch & utility trailers, equipment/truck & trailer salvage, tires for tractors/trucks/trailers/equipment, etc.***

Saturday, Feb. 29: Family Fun Day! Small/Med/Large Miscellaneous Items
We will have two trucks running all day beginning at 8 AM selling the same type of items as on Wednesday, Feb. 26, plus: Boats/boat motors, canoes, marine items, RVs, travel trailers, iron works, crafts, antiques, furniture, camping/hunting gear, small tires, etc.***

***If you consign tires and they do not sell, you must remove them after the sale or you will be charged a $5 “per tire” disposal fee.***

If you are selling, make sure your items are delivered early as we expect a big sale. Check-in begins on Monday, Feb. 10 and runs through Monday, Feb. 24. Contact Bo Dottley at (501) 944-0921 or bo@blackmonauctions.com to consign your items. All items on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28 will be available for online bidding through Proxibid.

Location
Stuttgart Municipal Airport
U.S. Highway 63
Stuttgart, AR  72160

Registration
In order to bid at this auction you must register and receive a bidder’s number. You may register in our auction trailer any time during consignment hours or before the start of the auction on any day of the sale.

Delivery & Inspection
Our yard in Stuttgart will be open beginning at 8 AM on Monday, Feb. 10 until 4 PM on Monday, Feb. 24 to allow check-in of your items. We will be open from 8 AM to 5 PM seven days a week during this time. There will be forklifts and boom lifts available for unloading and loading your items. Contact Bo Dottley at (501) 944-0921 or bo@blackmonauctions.com to consign your items. Item inspection can be done at your leisure, as items arrive onsite.

Terms
There will be a 6% sellers commission and a 6% buyer’s premium. Items must be paid for the day of the auction unless you have made other arrangements in advance with Blackmon Auctions. We accept credit cards, cash, or check with a letter of credit from your bank. If you will be wiring funds, please call for pre-approval.

Online Bidding
Online bidding will be available on all items that are sold on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28. Register early here. Contact Doug Tyree at (501) 650-4188 or doug@blackmonauctions.com with any questions regarding the online bidding process.

Loadout
All items must be removed within seven (7) days of the auction, unless you have made prior arrangements with Blackmon Auctions. *There is NOT a loading ramp at this yard! We do have forklifts and boom lifts available to assist in loading your items.***ONLINE & ONSITE BIDDERS***After 10 days, the gate will be locked and there will NOT be a forklift or crew onsite to assist you with loading your items. This will make pickup extremely difficult and inconvenient for all involved. Blackmon Auctions is not responsible for lost or stolen items left after loadout time period.

***ATTENTION Buyers & Transport Companies*** Your driver must have a copy of your paid invoice when picking up items. No items will be allowed to leave without a paid invoice.

New items arriving daily through Monday, Feb. 24. Send yours in NOW! Contact Bo Dottley to consign your items.

Recent Additions

New items arriving daily through Monday, Feb. 24. Send yours in NOW! Contact Bo Dottley to consign your items.