DON’S AUTO CENTER RETIREMENT AUCTION

COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF DON’S AUTO CENTER – REAL ESTATE – 32’ x 48’ 3 BAY SHOP – OFFICE AREA – GRAVELED LOT – VEHICLES – SHOP TOOLS – PAINT BOOTH – TOOL BOXES – MISC. BODY & AUTO PARTS – CAR TRAILER – CAR PORTS – AND MORE – OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24^TH STARTING @ 10:00 A.M.

REAL ESTATE TO SELL AT 11:00 A.M.

46959 MARIETTA RD. – CALDWELL, OHIO 43724

DIRECTIONS:  From I-77, use Exit #28 (Belle Valley Exit), go South on St. Rt.821 (Marietta Rd.), travel for approx. 8/10ths of a mile to auction.  Signs will be posted!!

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS w/ this exceptional offering of commercial real estate. These 2 lots consisting of 1.19+/- acres are located in a HIGH traffic area right along St. Rt. 821, less than 1 mile from I-77, and located right next to the popular eatery, Patty’s Place Restaurant.  Property is currently being used as a used car dealership and small service center, but there are endless possibilities, depending on your needs.  This property has approximately 300 feet of frontage on 821, and has a fully graveled parking lot with a 32’ x 48’ shop w/ 3 service bays.  The well insulated building has a new roof (2022), a newer furnace, a bathroom, and a build-on office area.  The garage doors are 12’ tall and 10’ wide.  On each side of the building, there are 2 car-ports (which will be sold separately), but one bay is concreted complete with a drain where Don would wash the vehicles he sold.  Keep this property as a used car dealership and auto repair business, or bring your ideas to the auction.  This property is exceptional.  Opportunity Knocks!!!

INSPECTION DATES:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16^TH FROM 1:00 TILL 3:00 P.M.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23^RD FROM 1:00 TILL 3:00 P.M.

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: There will be a 10% buyer’s premium added to your bid price to determine the contract price.  10% down the day of the auction to the successful purchaser, balance due at closing (with 45 days).  Property sells “As-Is/Where-Is w/ no warranties implied or expressed.  Property sells w/ no contingencies, financing or otherwise.  Any desired inspections need to be made prior to bidding. Secure Title will be handling the closing. All information contained here-in was derived from sources believed to be correct, but not warranted. Any announcements on the day of the auction take precedence over any and all printed material. 

BUSINESS PROPERTY – TOOLS – VEHICLES – CAR TRAILER – CAR PORTS - GREAT DANE 48’ TRAILER FOR STORAGE – PAINT BOOTH – 2 POST CAR LIFT (NEW) - AND MORE – OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!!

Approx. 10 vehicles (list will be published later – as Don will be selling vehicles at and to the time of the auction); 2018 Load Trail 20’ trailer – 2’ dove – 16’ tilt – dual axle – 7000# each – excellent trailer; 24’ x 20’ carport; 18’ X 30’ Carport; Cross Flow paint booth (14’ x 22’ – new exhaust; Elite 220 diesel steamer/pressure washer; Victor Thermal Dynamics Cut-master 42 plasma cutter and cart; 10hp gas pressure washer; Black Hawk 2 ½ ton air lift; air hose; misc. office supplies; Kobalt stainless steel large upright tool box; Craftsman upright toll box; jumper cables; shop vac; nut and bolt bins; sockets; impacts; large assortment of mechanics tools; paint guns; work bench and vise; jack stands; pedestal fan; bottle jacks; floor jacks; carts; creepers; misc. truck and car auto body parts; heavy duty engine hoist; 48’ Great Dane trailer for storage -  good shape; truck bed tops; sand blaster; shelving units; extension ladders; new tires and rims; auto parts; several grills – tail gates; 16’ and 18’ tube gates; and more.

TERMS ON CHATTELS:  CASH OR GOOD CHECK W/ PROPER ID.  THERE WILL BE A $250.00 BUYER’S PREMIUM ADDED TO THE SALE PRICE OF THE VEHICLES THAT WE SELL.  SALES TAX WILL BE CHARGED ON VEHICLES, UNLESS YOUR ARE A DEALER.  DON’S AUTO WILL PROCESS THE SELLING OF THE VEHICLES.

OWNER: DON’S AUTO CENTER – DON AND BRIDGETT HUGHES

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY:

BEN SCHAFER REALTY

ED AND BEN SCHAFER, AUCTIONEERS, LLC.

MIA CLARK, LISTING AGENT – 740-509-2117

www.edandbenschafer.com           www.benschaferrealty.com

740-584-7253                                740-305-5054

ED SCHAFER, AUCTIONEER – 740-584-2921     BEN SCHAFER, AUCTIONEER – 740-584-SALE

DEAN BLACKBURN, AUCTIONEER – 740-621-1576      

LANCE MILLER, AUCTIONEER – 740-819-8838

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE:  After a successful 11 years, Don and Bridgett have decided its time to slow down a bit.  They have commissioned us to auction their real and business property.  If you are in the market for an excellent location and have any ideas of owning your own business – make sure to come to this auction.  Dress for the weather.  We will start auction with small misc. items, real estate at 11:00, followed by vehicles and business property.  Patty’s Place will have a special “to go” menu on auction day, so you can walk over and grab a sandwich and still enjoy the auction.  Keep an eye out for an updated list of the vehicles – they will be added to our Facebook pages and websites.  Not responsible for accidents or loss.  Any announcements on auction day take precedence over any and all printed material.  See you on the 24^th.