Upcoming Auctions
Backes Auctioneers is always busy looking for new auction opportunities!
Take an opportunity to learn more about any upcoming live or online auctions. Browse the auction details below to see the assets that will be up for auction across a variety of industries.
Day 3 - Former Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School
Online Auction
Furniture - Offices - Maintenance - Gymnasium
- 7/15/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday July 12th from 1 to 4 PM
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA, 52349
Day three auction is set! This offering will have right at 800 lots to be sold. Highlights: Large offering of dorm room furniture from Rice and Cottage Halls, excellent lineup of office furniture located in the Palmer Building along with some dorm furniture as well. This auction will also feature 6 to 8 high dollar exhaust hood systems, excellent offering of folding chairs and banquet tables, lounge furniture, pool tables, foosball tables and so much more! Then in the gymnasium, we will also have some exercise equipment, swim pool related items, lockers and benches, audio equipment and 20 bicycles. 18% online buyers fee.
Day 4 - Former Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School Online Auction
Online Auction
Main Building - Dorm - Office - Cafeteria - Auditorium - Maintenance
- 7/20/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, July 19th from 1 to 4 PM
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA, 52349
The day four online auction will feature items located in the Main Building. The second floor will mostly be dorm room furniture with some office furniture mixed in. The first floor will feature some amazing antique and collectible furniture, office furniture, the auditorium will audio equipment, some seating and the gorgeous pipe organ. The bottom floor will feature a great lineup of cafeteria equipment along with maintenance and more office furniture. Another 700 lot auction. 18% online buyers fee.
Service Van - Full-Service Plumbing Company Online Auction
Online Auction
700+ lots to be sold
- 7/23/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday July 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
306 North Tremont Street
Kewanee, IL, 61543
Make sure to look at this great lineup of over 700 lots at the former Dooley Brother Plumbing & Heating in Kewanee, IL is offering up their company assets in this online auction. Highlights to include: 2017 Ford Transit 250 service van, Lincoln Ranger generator/welder, Oster & Merrell industrial pipe threaders, Milwaukee M18 crimping kit, Spartan snake augers, pressure jet pipe cleaning machine, pipe inspection cameras, torch cart, air compressor, Milwaukee & Bosch power tools, Ridgid threaders, large quantities of copper fittings, & the list goes on. Get registered today and start bidding. 18% online buyers fee. 8.75% Illinois sales tax applies.
Huge Restaurant Equipment Online Auction - New, Like New & Demo Units -
Online Auction
Formerlly Hockenbergs / Tri-Mark Sales
- 7/27/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday July 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
6000 Aurora Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50322
Backes Auctioneers is proud to present the complete liquidation of the former Hockenbergs / Tri-Mark facility. Following the consolidation of operations into the company's Omaha location, select assets were relocated, leaving behind an outstanding inventory of quality equipment that must be sold to the highest bidders. This exceptional auction features 600 lots of new, like-new, and premium commercial foodservice equipment, including refrigeration, ice machines, mixers, grill line equipment, convection ovens, commercial ranges, rotisserie ovens, an ice cream machine, stainless steel work tables, dining tables and chairs, shelving, and much more. Whether you're opening a new operation, expanding your current business, or upgrading existing equipment, this auction offers an outstanding buying opportunity. Attend the Open House to inspect this impressive inventory before bidding. Everything sells regardless of price! 18% Buyer's fee. 7% Sales Tax apply.
July 2026 Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Refrigeration - Seating - Grill Line - Support
- 7/29/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 3 PM - call prior to coming out
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Welcome to our July Food Service Equipment Auction! Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to bid on more than 350 lots of quality commercial kitchen, bakery, and dining equipment. Auction highlights include a large selection of 1, 2, and 3-door coolers and freezers, ice machines, prep tables, ice cream machine, bakery equipment, and much more. Looking for seating? Be sure to check out our exceptional 2" black stack chairs, some of the nicest we've offered in quite some time. Everything sells to the highest bidder regardless of price! An 18% Buyer's Premium applies, along with 7% sales tax on all purchases.
