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How Online Bidding Works

1
Browse Listings

See all active and upcoming online auctions with photos and descriptions.

2
Create an Account

Register for free with basic contact information.

3
Place Your Bids

Bid on any lot before the auction closes or bid live in real time.

4
Win and Collect

Highest bidder wins. Arrange pickup in Thurston or coordinate shipping.

Online auction categories at Barber Auction Company
Farm equipment, antiques, estate items, and more.

What You Can Bid On Online

From John Deere tractors to vintage collectibles, our online auctions feature a wide range of items from consignors across central Ohio.

  • Farm Equipment

    Tractors, implements, trailers, and tools including John Deere models.

  • Antiques & Collectibles

    Vintage furniture, toy collections, books dating to the 1800s, and rare finds.

  • Estate Items

    Household contents, jewelry, decor, and personal property.

  • Tools & Shop Equipment

    Hand tools, power tools, shop gear, and specialty equipment.

Reach buyers statewide — and beyond — without leaving your property.

Sell Your Items Through Our Online Platform

Sellers benefit from expanded reach that digital bidding provides. Your items are exposed to a far larger pool of motivated buyers than any local-only sale.

  • Nationwide Exposure

    Online bidders join from across Ohio and beyond.

  • Professional Photography

    We catalog your items for maximum appeal.

  • No Hauling Required

    For many sales, items can stay at your location until sold.

  • Same Trusted Process

    Online auctions follow the same transparent, fair process as live events.

Common questions about online auctions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Registration is free, and there is no fee to browse or bid. You only pay if you win.

Absolutely. We regularly list tractors, implements, and tools in online-only and live virtual sales.

You receive a notification when the auction closes. Winning bidders are contacted with pickup and payment instructions.

Smaller antiques and collectibles can often be shipped. Larger equipment is typically picked up at our Thurston location.