Donnie

With great sadness, we announced the passing of Don (Donnie) Garner,  Sept 7, in his 87th year.

For almost 25 years Donnie was an integral part of our auction family.

When he retired, he moved into his second career working with us, and several other auctioneers in the area. You could see him working with Dave & Carol Beasley, McGovern Auctions, A Touch Of Class Auctions, Vernon Ayres, George Pipher, and any other auctioneer who needed a hand.

His role officially with Rob Sage Auctions, was auction setup and handling during the auction.  However, he was much more than that. He was a mentor and father figure, with an incredible work ethic and dedication.

He loved the auction business and the people he met through the business. On auction day or night, his “big hugs” were legendary. Always a smile and always a laugh.

Donnie could be hard nosed, but he also had an incredible sense of empathy for others. He quietly volunteered for food and clothing drives, especially around Christmas.  I knew him for years before he told me he volunteered.  He was not the kind of guy you would see in the newspaper posing next to a big cardboard fundraising cheque…he just quietly helped out.

He would make hospital or home visits to people he worked with. He always seemed to be helping someone out by picking up some household items they needed, or directing them toward me if they had to sell.

He had a wonderfully self-deprecating sense of humour.  His bad driving skills were the source of countless jokes with us over the years.  He told me he got his license when he was 21, was a bad driver then, and never got any better!

We spent 100’s of hours working together during the last 20 plus years, and his enthusiasm for the auctions never waned.

Donnie and Charlie developed a great friendship over the years. We referred to them as “the sunshine boys”, and what an incredible team they were. Between the two of them, there was a work ethic and loyalty, you don’t see much of anymore. I am proud to say both became friends of mine, and that is something I will always cherish.

The last live auction I did was in March 2020, and Donnie was still working with us then, and still planning to work with us again if we ever got back to doing live auctions. Sadly that is not going to happen.

However we all have years of memories we will never forget.  All of us, Mom, Dave & Carol, Kris & Gerry, Brian, Charlie, Rick, Lisa, myself and the 100’s of people Don met through the auction business, will always hold a special place in our hearts for Donnie.

He was one of a kind, an inspiration and a mentor, and as much as we will miss him, we will always have a smile when we think and speak of him.

Oct 3-6 2021 Antique Auction

Online Antique Auction

Bidding Closed Wednesday
Oct 13


Featuring incredible live steam Hudson locomotive and tender; rare restored GTR railway print; 1920’s wooden carousel horse; 38” papier mache RCA Nipper; rare 50 gallon Medalta crock; furniture;  early electric and coal oil lighting;  porcelain signs; Roman coins; original artwork and prints; sterling silver; Royal Doulton figurines; 24” Enterprise coffee grinder mill; antique Remington rolling block breech loading rifle; variety of  early glass & china; primitives and country décor items and much more!


You Can Check Out Past Online Auction Results

Online Auction Sept 27-Sept 30 2020

OnLine Antique Auction!

THE BIDDING IS CLOSED

 Opens Sunday  Sept 27 7:00 pm
Closing Wed. Sept 30 8:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM, SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS RECEIVED AN EMAIL WITH THE OLD PICKUP ADDRESS. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW PICK UP LOCATION

Preview & Pickup At Our New Location
259 Innisfil Street Barrie

Pickup Saturday & Sunday Oct 3 & 4 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Please call for appointment so we can maintain Covid-19 precautions…I will have to limit the number of people in the building at one time.
Call my cell 705-305-5662

 Located Across From The Barrie Antiques Centre (Sandford & Son Emporium)
 Warehouse At The Back Of The Parking Lot Of The TSC Store





Quality offering to include a nice selection of early lighting including signed Pairpoint table lamp; Hummel bedroom lamps; blue flowered crocks; 28″ garden bronze by Toronto artist Al Green; gramophones including VV-300 console gramophone, Columbia cylinder gramophone with external brass horn; Victorian cranberry glass; Moorcroft pottery; Van Briggle art pottery vase; jardinieres; art pottery; Beswick and Doulton figurines; variety of antique furnishings including Gibbard tea wagon, small tables and smoke stands, walnut bedroom suite, Victorian spool cabinet, nesting tables, McCaskey oak register, rare antique oak payroll desk, vintage Sligh office desk, Singer 66 Red Eye sewing machine head; nice selection of antique tins; signs including 48″ metal Castrol Oil; variety of primitives and country decorating items; Oliver “Batwing” typewriter; antique child’s wagons; bisque head dolls; chrome hood ornaments; oak long case wall telephone; Persian rugs; original artwork and prints; railway lanterns; sterling silver and silverplate; quilts; Hudson’s bay blanket; wool blankets; signed boxes; Stanley 45 plane; and much more!



You Can Check Out The Preview Photo Gallery Here, But This Does Not Take You To The Online Auction




I Am Now Accepting Quality Antique Consignments For Upcoming On-Line Auctions
Please Send Me Photos If You Can, Of The Items You Are Interested In Consigning.
  If That Is Not Possible, Please Phone 1-877-797-2135,  Or Cell # 705-305-5662
Or Email  rob@robsageauctions.com

Always Looking For Primitives & Country Items, Sterling Silver, Clocks, Original Artwork, Porcelain And Tin Signs, Advertising, Antique Toys, Etc.  Whatever You Have, Please Contact Me, And If I Can’t Include Your Items In Our Auctions, I Am Always Happy To Suggest Other Options With You.



 

Photos August Online Auction 2020

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23 Years Of LIVE Auctions!

Here we go…another anniversary auction, July 27th….23 years!

Some of you may have attended that very first auction, in the Bond Head Community Centre, for what seems like a very long time ago!
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PHOTOS New Furniture July 7 2018

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Photos April 7 2018 Antiques

Here are some early photos, taken in the home, before we pack up.  This is just a “teaser” for the items coming into our April 7 auction. These photos are posted with the permission of the family.

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New Furniture Dec 27 2017


Year End Manufacturer’s Auction!

 New Furniture & Mattresses

Wednesday Dec 27 1:00 Pm Sharp

Viewing From 10:00 am

At The NEW LOCATION Of Supreme Furniture & Mattresses

280 Dunlop Street West Barrie

(Corner Of Anne & Dunlop Street)

L4N 1B9


Your Chance To Buy Quality, New Home Furnishings, In Time For The New Year!
LARGE SELECTION OF MATTRESSES!

 Reclining 3 Pce Sofa Suites; Sectionals With Recliners; Accent & Reclining Chairs; 100’s Of  Mattresses Available In King, Queen, Double & Single; Dinette & Pub Suites; Occasional & Accent Tables; Artwork; Bric A Brac, And Much More! 

We have been commissioned to offer these goods by LIVE public auction!

Bring your van, truck and trailers, you can pick up Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-5

We also have a delivery service available at your cost. 

For More Info Call William At The Store 705-737-1167 Or Rick 705-725-4071

This Is A QUALITY Offering…If You Are Looking For New Furniture Or Mattresses, This Is The Auction For You!

Don’t miss it…come for the deals…come for the fun!

TERMS: Cash, Interac/Debit, Visa and MasterCard, Valid I.D. required. 10% Buyers Premium. Subject to additions and deletions.  All items sold as is, where is, with no guarantees, please inspect items carefully before purchasing. All verbal or written announcements on auction day take precedence. All items must be paid for prior to removal from premises.

Discover The Fun And Excitement Of Buying Your Quality Home Furnishings Through LIVE Auction!

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