Phone
(517) 726-0181
Address
144 S. Main, P.O. Box 146
Vermontville, MI 49096
E-mail
stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.net

Upcoming Auctions

Now Scheduling Auctions for Fall & Winter Months, 2024

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Stanton's are presently scheduling auctions for the Fall and Winter Months of 2024 and we are also working on scheduling for the first quarter of 2024.

If you are planning a liquidation for yourself or representing an estate, we would like to speak with you.  Please contact us to discuss any auctions of real estate, farm machinery, antiques, firearms or personal property. 

Our recent auctions have continued to show the demand for all types of property being sold.  We are fortunate to have many excellent sales of machinery, guns, antiques, home furnishings, and estate sales scheduled and listed in our calendar.  If you are considering selling an entire collection, estate, or any types of real estate or personal property we would like to meet with you to discuss your upcoming sale without obligation. 

Our Company, over the near 70 years since our founding, has seen Stanton's selling over 9,000 auctions, giving us the experience needed for a successful auction.

Our recent sales have generated millions of dollars in sales for our clients. These auctions have found record sales in Real Estate, all types of antiques, antique and modern guns, coins and numismatic material, personal property and more.  The auctions (both Online and Live) have also utilized online and live platforms reaching buyers from around the country and world.  

Also note that as Licensed Real Estate Brokers we handle the sale of Real Property not only at auction, but through private sale.  Feel free to call us to discuss the best option for you.

Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors

144 S. Main, P.O. Box 146, Vermontville, MI 49096

(517) 726-0181 office, Email – Stantons-auctions.com

Website – www.stantons-auctions.com

Steven E. Stanton 517-331-8150   -    Michael C. Bleisch 517-231-0868

Email – stevenEstanton@gmail.com – Email – mcbleisch@gmail.com

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We are always are Accepting Consignments for future Coin & Stamp Auctions

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Stanton's are now inviting consignments of U.S., Canadian, and Foreign coins including type coins, gold, silver, commemoratives and all types of collectible examples.  These sales normally take place every 60 days.  We need time to be able to catalog and prepare the lots for our events.  

Our recent auctions have generated over $250,000 in the sale of numismatic material.  The collections have brought bidders together competing for the pieces offered, as well as buyers from multiple states.  Some of the lots sold including a two sets of Flying Eagle & Indian Head Cents that sold for $2,860 and $1,200; A Walking Liberty Half  Set sold for $1,050; A set of Washington Quarters of high quality brought $4,125; Peace dollar set $1,200; A partial Buffalo nickel set sold for $2,300; 1877 Indian Head Cent $1,875; Rolls of Morgan silver dollars up to $1,100 per roll; Gold American Eagle 1 oz. proof $2,310; 4 coin gold American Set $3,850; 6 coin Gold Proof Set $10,450; and lots more were sold in our recent event.  Stamp groupings sold for up to $3,850 per lot.  

We offer pickup for larger groupings and collections.  If you have a collection or individual pieces that you would like included in our next sale contact us to discuss our next auction.  Steven E. Stanton, 517-331-8150, Email - stevenEstanton@gmail.com, Michael C. Bleisch 517-231-0868, Email - mcbleisch@gmail.com,  or our office at (517) 726-0181, Email - stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.net 

Location

Barry County Expo Center, Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058

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Excellent Real Estate Auction, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Selling this excellent property situated on 14-1/4 wooded acres. The home was built in 2003 and contains approximately 2,000 sq ft. of living space as well as outdoor wood and propane furnaces as well as a whole house generator, stone fireplace, large porch area, rustic decor as well as 2 large pole and utility buildings.  An excellent location situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings.  Watch for additional pictures and details and plan on taking advantage of this offering.

Open houses to be held: 

   Sunday, January 5th and 12th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm each day.

Location

4072 Messer Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058

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James Ainsworth Auction, Saturday Morning, January 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM

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This is a two-location auction. We will be starting at 9:30 am at 522 Welcome Rd., Hastings, MI then we will be moving to 4072 Messer Rd., Hastings, which is only approximately 1 mile from the first location.

This is only a partial listing. Watch for updates. The sale includes 2003 Chevrolet 2500 4 x 4 Pick-up with Allison Transmission, a Datsun 280 ZX Sports Car and a Nissan ZX 300 with T-tops.  Massey Ferguson 165 Tractor, Holder C9700H Unit with 2 Snow Blowers, a GMC 3500 Dump Truck, a Bobcat V518 Versa Diesel Handler, an excellent like-new Retro Riverside RV Trailer with awning. John Deere Z997R Diesel zero-turn mower, 3 or 4 EZ Go Golf Carts; various conditions.  An Intimidator XD4 800cc Utility Vehicle. Also, a large quantity of small items being sold.  Watch for updates and additional pictures.

10% buyers premium charged on all items sold.

Location

522 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058

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Robert R. Foster Estate Auction #3, Saturday Morning, February 1st, 2025 @ 9:30 A.M.

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This auction will showcase a variety of clocks, including ornate figural clocks, calendar clocks, regulators, and carriage clocks. Additionally, a collection of postcards will be available, featuring Real Photo Postcards (RPPC), portraits, panoramic views, and street scenes. The auction will also include pocket watches, smoking pipes, a store display cane cabinet, Painted china, Salt & Pepper Shakers, German Steins, Slag Glass Lamps, and more. A 10% buyer's premium (onsite only) will be applied to all personal property sold.  We have just begun to picture this upcoming collection. Watch for Updates!

Phone and Absentee bidding will be available

1-10-25 900+/- Pictures Added

Location

Barry County Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058

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Large Firearm Auction, Friday Morning, February 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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We are presently accepting collections and consignments of antique, modern, and collectible fire arms for this upcoming auction. Stanton's offer free pickups of collections throughout Michigan, adjoining states and around the country.  Whether you have one piece or an entire collection, we would like to speak with you regarding our upcoming event.

A 10% buyers premium will be charged on all items sold.

Location

Barry County Expo Center, 1350 North M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Michigan 49058

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Blocher Farms Equipment Auction, Thursday Morning, March 27, 2025 at 10:00 am

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Just listed is this auction of large and excellent farm equipment. The sale includes a full line of tractors, combine and tillage equipment including a 1994 John Deere 8970 4-Wheel Drive Tractor with duals and full weights with 400 hp, 855 Cummins engine rebuilt in 2023 with new hydraulic pump and SEV's, 7300 hours use. A 1980 John Deere 8640 4-Wheel Drive Tractor with duals, 8300 hours, engine with overhaul at 6,000 hours. A 1999 John Deere 7810 Tractor with FWA and cab, duals, weights, 6,000 hours.  A 2000 John Deere 955  4-wheel drive Combine with a John Deere 693, 6-row corn head; engine hours 5,000; complete engine overhaul at 4500 hours and separator hours are 3300. Continue to watch our ads and website for a full listing of equipment to be sold.  10% buyers premium to be charged on all items sold.

Inspection will be held Saturday, March 22 at the auction site from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

For additional information, contact Robert Blocher (616) 821-1774 or Tom Blocher (269) 420-4977.

Location

7340 Davenport Rd., Woodland, Michigan 48897

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Don & Donna Tirrell Estate Auction, Friday, March 28th at 10:00 am

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An excellent complete estate auction including tractors, some farm machinery, vehicles, home furnishings, tools, and antiques. We have just listed this sale so continue to watch our website for updates and additional pictures. Included is a Deutz DX110 Tractor with 4986 hours, S/N 76201315 and a Kubota M7040 MFWD Tractor with LA1153 Loader, S/N 85341. Also a 2011 Legend 12' Dump Trailer #1L9610DT1B1317644. Everything has been well cared for and ready to use.

10% buyer's premium will be charged on all items sold.

We will also be selling this excellent 226 acre farm and home.  See the listing on our website for information.

Location

676 W. Broadway Hwy., 2 Miles South of Charlotte or 1/2 Mile North of I-69 on Cochran to Broadway, then 1/2 Mile West, Charlotte, Michigan 48813

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Real Estate Auction, Don & Donna Tirrell, Friday Afternoon, March 28th at 4:00 PM

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Selling this excellent 226-acre +/- agricultural farm with level tillable land, woods and frontage on the Battle Creek River. The property will be offered in 4 parcels, combinations and as a whole. There is an excellent one-story home in nearly new condition constructed in 2004 with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths with 1860 square feet, 2-car attached garage, sun porch and full basement. The home is like-new. There are also excellent outbuildings including hip-roof basement barn and pole buildings.

The sale will be held off-site at a different location.

10% buyer's premium charged on the sale of the property.

Open Houses:  Sunday, March 16 & 23 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each day.

Location

TBD, Charlotte, Michigan

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PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE - Large 3 Day Auction, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 3, 4 & 5, 2025

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A 3-day auction including the 2nd session of the Don Gfell Estate Collection and others.  The Gfell Collection covers a wide gamut of not only phonographs and music machines, but also an excellent representation of related items, antiques, advertising, store displays, coin operated examples, a large light bulb collection, an estimated 7,000 cylinder records.The Gfell Collection is not only a wide-based representation of phonograph items, but has a strong specialization on Thomas Edison.  This will be a wonderful offering ranging from an Edison Class M Phonograph, Coin Ops, Phonograph Dolls and so much more.

Watch for updates and thousands of pictures. 

12-29 Added 1,750 Pictures

Location

Barry County Expo Center, Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058

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Robert R Foster Estate Auction #4 - Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 9:30 A.M. - ON SITE

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This is the final auction of the Robert R. Foster Estate, to be held at his former residence in Muskegon, MI. This will be a very large auction, including the remaining mantle, figural, novelty, regulator, and miscellaneous clocks not sold at the previous three auctions. Additionally, there will be a large quantity of clock parts, clock repair tools, a watchmaker's desk, calendar collector plates, Art Nouveau figural lamps, oil lamps, reverse painted lamps, hanging oil lamp fixtures, an antique Japanese period lacquered hand-painted cabinet, a curio cabinet, parlor tables, beer steins, and much more to be uncovered. 10% buyer's premium will charged on all purchases.

 

Watch for updates!!

Location

1245 Cardinal Circle Dr., Muskegon, Michigan 49445

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About Us

Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors was founded in 1954 by William J. Stanton, who passed away in 2013. In 1971, he was joined by his son, Steven E. Stanton, and later by auctioneers Chris Stanton and Michael Bleisch.

Our firm conducts personal property auctions and real estate auctions of all types and also complete market analysis and appraisals.

Memberships include the Michigan and National Auctioneers Associations, the Michigan and National Realtors Associations; RPAC – Life Members and many music machine associations around the United States and Canada.

References are available upon request.

Antique Music Machines

Since 1954 Stanton’s Auctioneers have been called upon to liquidate some of the finest collections of antique automatic music machines including thousands of phonographs, music boxes, and all types of antique and collectible related items.

Each year we conduct two or more of these specialized auctions that are held not only in Michigan but also throughout the United States. Our travels take us across the U.S. and Canada viewing and acquiring collections for our upcoming auctions. Our list of clients, established over the course of our 60 years in the business, include buyers who attend and/or participate in our auctions from around the world.

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