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Bixby Auction Group operates from Ellsworth, Nebraska (Sheridan County) with active auction operations throughout Wyoming, Wyoming, Colorado, and surrounding regions. Clay Y. Bixby, the principal auctioneer, holds Certified Estate Specialist (CES) and Auction Marketing Management (AMM) designations from the National Auction Association.

Bixby Auction Group handles five core auction types:

•Estate Auctions - Personal property liquidation for estates, downsizing, or major life transitions. Recent examples: Susanne Evans Estate (featuring 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited, 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, antique furniture, Native American beadwork, fine china), Patricia Johnson Estate (furniture, antiques, cookware, Christmas collections)
•Consignment Auctions - Individuals and businesses selling goods through live or online bidding. Both formats available, reaching local and national buyers
•Benefit/Fundraising Auctions - Live events for nonprofits and community causes. Recent clients: Converse Hope Center, Casper Self Help Center (domestic violence/sexual assault prevention), First Responders Freedom Fest (Douglas Police Department fundraiser)
•Farm/Ranch/Industrial Auctions - Heavy machinery, agricultural implements, vehicles, livestock equipment, industrial tools. Reaches buyers locally and nationwide
•Specialty Auctions - Niche collections like model trains, collectible dolls, woodworking machinery, forestry equipment, vehicles, tools, firearms and ammunition/reloading supplies

Clay Bixby completed training at the nation's top auction schools:

School	Location	Specialty
Western College of Auctioneering	Bozeman, MT	Auctioneer fundamentals
Professional Ringmen's Institute	Branson, MO	Professional bid calling (only such institute in U.S.)
Champion Ringman College	Denver, CO	Advanced ringman techniques
Champions Chant Bid Calling School	Turlock, CA	Specialized bid calling methods

Clay Bixby currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Auctioneers Association and maintains active memberships with: National Auction Association, Wyoming Auctioneers Association, Colorado Auctioneers Association, and Wyoming Association of Professional Auctioneers.

Firearms & Hunting Gear: The Terry Young Estate Auction (Douglas, WY) features hunting and fishing equipment, ammunition and reloading supplies, camping gear, and shop equipment. The Bob Taylor Moving Auction included firearms, ammunition, and reloading supplies alongside shop equipment and collector vehicles.

Specialty Collections: A Lifetime of Trains auction featured Jerry Moyers' extensive model train collection with vintage and modern locomotives, rolling stock, track systems, and accessories spanning a lifetime of collecting.

Equipment & Industrial: Cole Cabinets and Wyoming Granite Surplus Auction (woodworking machinery and premium cabinetry), Rewinkle Auction (Sanborn 80-gallon air compressor, JET 1236PY precision metal lathe, Shopsmith 10ER bench, Lund 12 ft boat with trailer, metalworking and woodworking tools).

Bixby offers both live auctions (in-person events with professional ringmen creating competitive bidding atmosphere) and online-only auctions (typically 4-6 week bidding windows with scheduled soft closes). Online bidding opens on specified dates, with first lots beginning to close on staggered schedules over Mountain Standard Time.

Active auction locations include: Douglas WY, Casper WY, Alliance NE, Johnstown NE, Ellsworth NE, plus operations across Wyoming, Colorado, and Wyoming.

Contact: - Phone: (308) 458-7612 - Email: [email protected] - Based: Ellsworth, Nebraska

"Auctions are more than just transactions, they're a thoughtful process. Every auction has its own rhythm, whether it's a live event or an online sale. It's about timing, understanding value, and connecting with the people involved."

The company emphasizes stress-free sales processes, working closely with sellers to understand needs and expectations. They market extensively and use strategic presentation to maximize buyer interest and competitive bidding.