A Whole Lotta Christmas Auction
Get ready to deck the halls with Schaardt Auction Service! The A Whole Lotta Christmas Auction is packed with holiday cheer, featuring more than 250 Christmas trees and over 150 lots of Christmas décor!
Whether you’re decorating your home, business, or yard, you’ll find plenty to make the season merry and bright. Browse Christmas trees, inflatables, lights, decorations, and much more!
Auction Begins to Close: Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM Central Time
Location: Schaardt Auction Yard, 71644 NE-50, Steinauer, NE 68441
Pickup: Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Buyer’s Premium: 15% on all lots
Shipping: Available on select items, including Christmas trees. Contact Schaardt Auction Service before bidding to confirm eligibility.
AGREEMENT TO TERMS: By bidding in the auction, you agree to all terms and conditions of the auction.
AUCTION CLOSING: Auction begins to close on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
BUYER PREMIUM: 15% Buyers Premium on all Lots.
ALL ITEMS SELL AS-IS WHERE-IS WITH ALL FAULTS & FLAWS: Items sell with no warranty stated or implied. Items have not been tested by the auction company unless it is stated in the item description. Items may have slight cosmetic damage from shipping, which could include cracks, paint chips, and scratches. Items may be return items and could contain minor flaws. If obvious mechanical flaws are noticed, they may be disclosed, but every function of every item is not tested. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect items prior to bidding.
PAYMENT: Invoices are due by Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 PM. We accept CASH, CHECK, and WIRE TRANSFERS. Any invoice over $5,000 must be paid by wire transfer and will incur a $20 wire fee. Invoices under $5,000 may be paid by cash, check, or credit card with a 3.5% convenience fee. Credit card payments should be completed online prior to pickup. Returned checks will incur a $50 fee. No items will be released until payment has been made. Any unpaid invoice after Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 PM will be subject to a $25 per day late fee.
SALES TAX: Nebraska sales tax of 5.5% will apply where applicable. Additional local taxes may also apply. Tax exempt buyers must provide a completed Nebraska Form 13 unless already on file with the auction company.
LOADING & PICKUP: Items must be picked up on Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS. Items not picked up during the scheduled loadout times will be considered forfeited and bidders may be banned from future auctions. Buyers will be charged $25 per day on invoices not picked up on time. No exceptions.
SHIPPING – SELECT ITEMS ONLY: Schaardt Auction Service will offer shipping on select small items in this auction. NOT ALL ITEMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SHIPPING. Large, oversized, heavy, or otherwise unsuitable items will not be shipped. Bidders who require shipping MUST contact Schaardt Auction Service BEFORE bidding to confirm that the item(s) they are interested in qualify for shipping. Do not assume an item can be shipped based on its size or photographs. Schaardt Auction Service reserves the right to determine whether an item can reasonably and safely be shipped. All shipping, packaging, handling, insurance, and other related costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are in addition to the purchase price and buyer premium. Shipping is not free. Buyers who bid without confirming shipping eligibility remain responsible for payment and pickup of their purchases if the item cannot be shipped. Christmas trees can be shipped.
STAGGERED CLOSING: This auction features a soft close. Any bid placed within the final minute of a lot will extend bidding on that item by 1 minute. Five lots will close every 1 1/2 minutes until all lots are sold.
GROUPED LOTS: Certain similar lots may be grouped together and close simultaneously. If bidding occurs on one of the grouped lots, all lots within that group will extend.
INSPECTION: All items are available for inspection prior to the auction. Buyers are encouraged to inspect items and determine condition before bidding. It is solely the buyer’s responsibility to inspect and bid accordingly.
NONPAYING BIDDERS: Nonpaying bidders will be banned indefinitely from participating in future Schaardt Auction Service auctions. Any losses, legal fees, or collection expenses incurred due to nonpayment will be the responsibility of the buyer.
CATALOG DISCREPANCIES: Buyers are bidding on the described item, not the photograph. Descriptions are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. All sales are final with no refunds.
TITLED ITEMS: A $25 title fee will apply to any titled item. Titles will be mailed by certified mail within 21 days after payment and pickup are completed.
AUCTION COMPANY RIGHTS: Schaardt Auction Service reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items, extend or modify closing times, or cancel the auction if necessary due to technical or operational issues. All sales are final upon certification by Schaardt Auction Service.
