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.
Petroliana Vintage Oil, Gas, & Lubricants Collection
Online Auction
Over 800 Total Pieces of Various Collectibles
- 1/8/2026
- 5:00PM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or by appointment with Backes Auctions
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Upcoming auction teaser!!!! This is a great opportunity to add to your current collection or a perfect auction to start your custom collection. The seller of this amazing collection has decided to sell his petroliana collection to make more room for his true passion of restoring vintage gas pumps. This online auction offers over 800 total pieces of restored Northland Oil cans, oil, grease, lubricants, fuel, automotive repair related, bulk fill tanks, oilers, conditioners, point of sale displayers, and much more. Sizes range from 1 pint to 16-gallon cans. More details to come the week of 12/22/25. 15% Online buyer's premium applies to this auction.
Pallet Racking, Lozier Shelving, Cardboard Bailer & New Inventory Auction
Online Auction
Viewing: Tuesday Jan. 13th from 9:00 to 4:00 pm.
- 1/14/2026
- 10:00AM
- Builders First Choice / Pro Builders
220 South Oak Street
Iowa Falls, IA, 50126
Management has decided to close this location, resulting in a complete liquidation of all remaining new inventory totaling thousands of dollars. Auction highlights include all Lozier island and wall shelving, a cardboard baler, 15+ sections of pallet racking, Tint dispenser & paint shaker, Hykon 1410 wire length meter spooler & counter, a glass cutter, radial arm saw, and light industrial wall shelving, outdoor tent among many other item. All inventory must be removed by Thursday to allow shelving buyers to begin pickup on Friday. Buyers are required to bring their own totes and boxes for inventory removal. Any items remaining after 4:00 p.m. on Friday will be deemed abandoned. A 15% buyer’s fee applies. A 7% sales tax will be charged on all new inventory.
Fabulous Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Check back for this one! Well maintained and clean!
- 1/19/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, January 18th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
4215 Highway 146
Grinnell, IA, 50112
Don’t miss this fabulous food service equipment auction packed with high-quality. Highlights include a New A.O. Smith 119 gallon gas water heater, stack of Vulcan convection ovens and a stack of Cleveland Combi Therm ovens. Cold storage is covered with a Delfield three split-door cooler, undercounter cooler, True glass-door cooler, and a Delfield chef’s base. Prep and cleanup are streamlined with a Hobart commercial dishwasher, Hobart 20-quart floor-model mixer, Hobart meat slicer, and Metro holding cabinet. Beverage and dessert offerings shine with an Electro Freeze ice cream machine, Ibertial Intenz espresso machine, and Manitowoc ice dispenser. Additional essentials include a Garland flat grill and radiant char grill, Dean fryer, Merry Chef electric oven, and Lincoln toaster oven. Great line up stainless tables, green coated wire racking, Robot Coupes, coffee percolators, & so much more support related items. A 15% online buyer's premium applies to this auction.
Restaurant, Bakery, Pizza, Household/Decor Auction
Live Auction
- 1/20/2026
- 10:00AM
- Des Moines, IA
Date Holder. Landlord from Des Moines area has a large offering of assets from previous Tennants. From bakery and restaurant items to some fabulous hi end household items and decor pieces. Check back next week for details.
500 lot Industrial Assets Online Auction
Place Holder - details to follow.
January Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Backes Auction Center
- 1/26/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing:
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Already have a great line of equipment coming in from large cafeteria closing plus adding more!
