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.

Lionel "O" and "HO" Gauge Collector Train Auction
Online Auction
Backes Auction Center
- 1/21/2021
- 4:00PM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM - Call prior to coming out - 319.226.5830
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Good selection featuring Lionel "O" gauge and a nice line of "HO" gauge locomotives, engines and cars. This is all from one local collector. There are 40+ steam engines with some tenders, diesel locomotives, many styles of box and specialty cars, railroad lanterns and kero lights, probably 20+ Nutcrackers with many from Germany, display plates and a good selection of train display pieces! 18% online buyers fee. Shipping is available at the expense of the Buyer.
Fantastic Restaurant/Refrigeration Equipment Auction
Online Auction
Backes Auction Center
- 1/25/2021
- 10:00AM
- Backes Auction Center
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
WOW - some fantastic items up for auction and we are still adding more! Take note of the like new (if not new) demo units - many that have never been turned on - of refrigerated prep tables, drop in warmers, heated drawers plus then we added a fabulous line of business and small wares. We also have 3 Henny Penny fryers, grill line equipment, seating, refrigeration and more! 18% online buyers fee - 7% sales tax applies.
Excellent Estate Auction - 2 Chevy Trucks - Backhoe - Guns - Shop & Household
Online Auction
Viewing: Sat. Jan 23rd at farm location from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. Then at Backes Auction Center from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. for coins, ammo, guns & trucks
- 1/28/2021
- 4:00PM
- Selling for John D Brustkern Estate
5225 Dysart Road
Waterloo, IA, 50701
In conjunction with Greg Kastli Auctioneering - any questions please call Greg at 319.230.0719. Fantastic offering from John's Estate featuring: 2 Chevy short box trucks (one with only 600 miles), JD310 Turbo Backhoe, 17 guns, ammo, fishing related, full compliment of shop, lawn and acreage equipment along with household, primitives and collectibles. This is a very nice offering of assets! 18% online buyers fee (2 Chevy trucks and backhoe are 13%)
Surplus Ongoing Operation Auction
Online Auction
Viewing: Friday February 5th & Monday February 8th
- 2/9/2021
- 9:00PM
- Mid-American Manufacturing Inc
1300 S. B Avenue
Nevada, IA, 50201
In conjunction with SMC Auction of Ames Iowa. Complete liquidation of all remaining Metal Lathes, Bridgeport Lathes, Surface Grinders, Vidmar Cabinets, 100's pieces of tooling the list goes on!. Don't miss this fabulous auction. Register at www.smccompany.com. Don't miss viewing dates. 18% buyers fee.