Antique Radio Auction FAQ

Annual Consignment
Antique Radio/Vintage Electronics Auction
May 2, 2026
Lawrence Community Center
600 East Main Street, Anamosa, Iowa

The largest public sale of vintage electronics in Iowa! The Iowa Antique Radio Club and Historical Society (IARCHS) Auction draws buyers and sellers from across Iowa and the Upper Midwest!

Thursday April 30 – Friday May 1:

      • 9 AM – 4 PM Consigner Check in and Auction Setup

Saturday May 2 Auction Schedule:

      • 8 AM Doors open/ auction preview
      • 9 AM Box Lots tables begin
      • 10 AM Main Auction

IARCHS website: https://www.radio-collector.com

Send Auction Questions and Photo Submissions to:

2026auction@radio-collector.com
Photos draw buyers! Photo deadline April 15 (manufacturer and model in photo’s name are required, this lets search engines find them)

Auction updates and photos:

https://www.radio-collector.com/iarchs-annual-antique-radio-auction/

Auction FAQs/Guidelines:

      • JimBob’s Backyard BBQ will provide a lunch menu
      • Cobblestone Inn nearby Monticello, “Iowa Antique Radio Club” Room Block, $122/night: 319-465-3036 by 4/2.
      • Consignors with over 25 items should contact IARCHS by April 15
      • IARCHS reserves the right to limit the number of items from an individual consignor.
      • Ed Shover Auctions of Anamosa, Iowa will conduct the auction.
      • Seller fee 15% (to auctioneer), Buyer fee 8% (to IARCHS to cover rent and other expenses).
      • Credit card fee 3%.
      • Absentee bidding fee 10% on a $10 minimum bid (Contact Auctioneer).
      • Consignors are generally paid within a few weeks by mailed check from the auctioneer.
      • Consignment items will not be accepted on Saturday without prior approval by IARCHS.
      • IARCHS may sort your items for individual or box lot sale based on condition or estimated value.
      • Two “reserve” items are permitted per consignor. If high bid does not reach reserve, consignor may accept a lower bid, or a “no sale” is declared.
      • The minimum opening bid is $5.00. Items not meeting that threshold may be grouped together with other items from the same consignor or deemed a “no sale”.
      • Console radios, record players and TVs have not sold well unless highly collectible.
      • Consider supporting IARCHS by donating items to the club donation table!
      • All auction items must be taken on the day of sale. Unsold items are the responsibility of the consignor.

Download an Auction Flyer: IARCHS Auction Flyer, Nice Color auction announcement poster, even looks great printed in Black & White.